Tesla driver fined thousands for having no insurance
A TESLA driver has been orderd to pay more than £1,000 for driving his electric vehicle without insurance.
Robert Walton, 65, of Reading Road, West Berkshire, was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay costs of £90 for the offence in Theale.
The resident was caught driving without third party insurance Contrary to section 143 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
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Walton was caught driving on the Theale A4 bypass on August 17, 2021.
The Tesla driver pleaded guilty on March 31 at a hearing at Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
As well as having to pay fines and costs, his driving licence was also endorsed with six points.
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