A Guelph man had his Tesla seized indefinitely after he was twice caught Tuesday evening driving while suspended, say Guelph police.
Approximately 5:40 p.m. a Guelph police officer was patrolling near Gordon Street and Wellington Street when his cruiser’s automated licence plate reader alerted him to a vehicle owned by a suspended driver.
The vehicle was pulled over in a parking lot and the owner found to be in the driver’s seat. Investigation also revealed the vehicle is not currently registered or insured.
A 27-year-old Guelph man was charged with driving while suspended, driving without insurance and driving a vehicle without a valid permit.
The officer asked the man if he wanted a tow truck called to move his car from the parking lot, but he said he would make the arrangements himself.
A short time later, while the officer was completing his paperwork nearby, he saw the Tesla driving out of the parking lot onto Wellington Street West. It was pulled over and the same man was issued three more tickets for the same offences.
This time he was not given an option. To prevent continuation of the offences the car was seized under the Highway Traffic Act. It will be impounded until the charges are concluded or the owner is able to convince a court to release it.
