Grangemouth police impound 18-year-old driver's BMW

Police officers are urging the 18-year-old driver of a BMW they recently impounded to come and reclaim his car after he made off when they stopped him.
By James Trimble
Published 31st May 2022, 08:54 BST
Updated 31st May 2022, 09:02 BST
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers observed a BMW near Oxgang Road, Grangemouth and checks confirmed there was no insurance or tax on the vehicle. However, the driver didn’t stick around to discuss the matter.

"Our traffic vehicles have in car cameras, so the driver was quickly identified as not driving in accordance with his licence either. So to the 18-year driver – you know who you are – we say, please visit your local police station to reclaim your car.

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The BMW was seized by police and the 18-year-old driver reported to the Procurator FiscalThe BMW was seized by police and the 18-year-old driver reported to the Procurator Fiscal
The BMW was seized by police and the 18-year-old driver reported to the Procurator Fiscal
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“He is being reported to the Procurator Fiscal whether he reclaims his seized car or not.”

Forth Valley officers also seized a Mitsubishi Shogun on the A84 between Doune and Stirling on Saturday, May 28 and reporter the 60-year-old male driver to the Procurator Fiscal for having no insurance a no licence for that type of vehicle.