The driver of a supercar was hit with a £100 while flaunting his vehicle in Manchester city centre. GMP traffic cops slapped it with the penalty for not having a front number plate.
The orange McLaren was clocked by officers on Deansgate. The move was welcomed by city centre champion and Manchester councillor, Pat Karney, who said in response on social media: "Excellent work. We are overrun with these boy racers on Deansgate and Peter St."
One member of the public responded to GMP Traffic by tweeting: "Many (most?) cars like theses are hire cars, taken out for a day or two by folk for show-off photo sessions: ie 'look how successful I am, even though I can hardly afford to hire this car, forget buying'.
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Another thought the driver had got off lightly, tweeting: "Straddling disabled ad loading bays too, by the look of it". But GMP Traffic responded with "We'll let him off for that".
One person doubted whether GMP's actions would make a difference, saying: "That won't change the owner's habit. A plate will fitted to pass the mot requirements and the fine will be paid and then the owner will carry on regardless of the regulation requirements". Another commented: "They should all have number plates on its the law they have plates on front for a reason and if you refuse to put a plate on the front of your car then you don't deserve to have that car or a driving license."
An irate member of the public told GMP "Get it towed", and another "crush it that'll teach them." While another echoed Councillor Karney's viewpoint by posting: "I’m sick off there noise racing down Whitworth street early hour’s of the morning revving up." One joked he might be able to assist the driver with a number plate, posting: "Found one lying in the road if it helps BE11 END"
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