Three reasons SUV seized at M6 Hilton Services - two were glaringly obvious
Police seized a Range Rover from a driver after spotting a number of issues.
The vehicle was confiscated at a service station on the M6.
Officers spotted the issue while on patrol in Staffordshire.
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The white SUV was stopped by officers at Hilton Services located between J10a, Essington Interchange, and J11, Laney Green Interchange.
The Range Rover had illegal tints and officers prohibited it from being driving.
The number plate was also misrepresented and officers said the issue has been referred to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Meanwhile, officers found that the SUV was untaxed and they seized it as a result.
Police shared a photograph of the Range Rover parked up near a petrol forecourt, with a police car located next to it.
StaffsRCT wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "This Range Rover was stopped on the #M6 at Hilton Services.
"The Ranger Rover was seized as it was untaxed.
"The vehicle was prohibited due to the illegal tints.
"The misrepresented number plate has been referred to the DVLA. #OpLightning Team 1"
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