Uninsured driver has lucky escape after slamming car into lamp post on A27 in Emsworth

AN UNINSURED driver escaped unharmed after smashing their car into a lamp post.
By Freddie Webb
Published 6th Nov 2022, 11:36 BST
Updated 7th Nov 2022, 10:19 BST
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The motorist spun the vehicle in wet conditions on the A27 in Emsworth on Saturday morning – plunging his car into a verge next to the road. Officers found them only with a provisional licence. Their insurance was due to start in two weeks' time.

SEE ALSO: Two drivers in Portsmouth escape unharmed after spinning out and crashing cars in wet weather on M27

A statement from Hampshire Roads Policing Unit (HRPU) said: ‘A27 Emsworth – another vehicle seen to spin out and collide with a lamp post. Luckily again no injuries however document checks show a provisional licence and insurance policy not due to start for two weeks.’

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An uninsured driver spun out of control on the A27 in Emsworth this morning and slammed his car into a lamp post. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit.An uninsured driver spun out of control on the A27 in Emsworth this morning and slammed his car into a lamp post. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit.
An uninsured driver spun out of control on the A27 in Emsworth this morning and slammed his car into a lamp post. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit.

Police confirmed the motorist will be prosecuted for the lack of insurance, and their licence.

Earlier today, police reported two cars were wrecked on the M27 in Portsmouth and had to be escorted to the hard shoulder. HRPU advised motorists to adjust their driving style to compensate for the damp and potentially dangerous road conditions.

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