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Manchester United soccer star Carlos Tevez has had his £140,000 Bentley seized because he does not have a full UK driving licence, police said. | Manchester United soccer star Carlos Tevez has had his £140,000 Bentley seized because he does not have a full UK driving licence, police said. |
The 25-year-old Argentina international was stopped by traffic officers on the M60 near Stretford, Greater Manchester. His car has been impounded. | The 25-year-old Argentina international was stopped by traffic officers on the M60 near Stretford, Greater Manchester. His car has been impounded. |
Police said they pulled his car over, suspecting the tinting on its windows was too dark. | Police said they pulled his car over, suspecting the tinting on its windows was too dark. |
Tests at the roadside showed the tint was illegal, police said. | Tests at the roadside showed the tint was illegal, police said. |
"Shortly after 0920 GMT on Friday officers pulled over a Bentley close to junction 7 of the M60," said a police spokesman. | |
"The officers were concerned certain windows were illegally tinted. They were tested and found to be too dark so a prohibition notice was issued to the driver. | |
"When asked to provide his documentation, it was discovered the driver did not have a full UK driving licence and was advised to arrange removal of the car. | |
"As he could not arrange this, the car was removed under Section 165 of Road Traffic Act 1988." |
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