Police stop illegal moped travelling at 20mph on M27 and M3 in Hampshire

OFFICERS have seized a moped which was spotted crawling along two motorways in Hampshire.
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Police received ‘multiple calls’ regarding the bike, which was first seen on the M27.

It was later found on the M3, near Winchester.

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Officers found the rider had committed numerous offences, as well as travelling on a vehicle that is prohibited on motorways.

The bike only had 49cc worth of power.

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A statement from Hampshire Roads Policing Unit said: ‘Multiple calls reporting a moped on the M27.

‘It was located on the M3 near Winchester travelling at 20mph.

The rider of the moped was found to have committed numerous offences. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit.The rider of the moped was found to have committed numerous offences. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit.
The rider of the moped was found to have committed numerous offences. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit.

‘The rider was found to have no insurance, no licence, carrying a pillion passenger, travelling on a prohibited vehicle on motorway (49cc), no L plate, and no tax.

‘Rider reported to court, and bike seized.’

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Officers received 'multiple calls' regarding the moped, seen travelling on the M27 and M3. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing UnitOfficers received 'multiple calls' regarding the moped, seen travelling on the M27 and M3. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit
Officers received 'multiple calls' regarding the moped, seen travelling on the M27 and M3. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit
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