Tesla has faced multiple convictions in the UK for not responding to police inquiries about speeding drivers
Petersfield: So, it turns out Tesla has been in hot water over in the UK. They’ve racked up at least 16 criminal convictions for not cooperating with the police. Can you believe it? They’ve had to cough up nearly £20,000 because they just ignored requests from law enforcement.
Over the past year, various police forces have taken Tesla to court after their letters went unanswered. The police were trying to get info on speeding drivers, but Tesla just didn’t respond. So, guess what? They ended up getting prosecuted instead.
This whole mess came to light last May when it was reported that Tesla had already accumulated 15 convictions. Just last month, they got hit with another one at the Oxford magistrate court for the same reason—failing to cooperate with police.
Most of these cases involve speeding offences, often linked to Teslas that are rented out. It’s a bit of a mess, really. Tesla didn’t even bother to explain why they keep ignoring the police, even when it involves big forces like the Metropolitan Police.
Meanwhile, Musk has been busy stirring the pot on social media, taking shots at UK politicians and calling for some pretty wild changes. It’s like he’s got his own agenda going on while Tesla is dealing with these legal issues.
Interestingly, court documents show that because of Tesla’s lack of cooperation, some drivers are getting away with speeding tickets. One driver was caught going nearly 100mph, but since Tesla didn’t respond, they couldn’t identify who was behind the wheel. Another driver near a primary school also escaped punishment.
Police have sent letters to various Tesla offices, but it seems like they’re just falling on deaf ears. Tesla, which is based in Austin, Texas, has been led by Musk since 2004 and is a big name in electric vehicles.
With fines and court fees piling up, it’s clear that this isn’t just a small issue for Tesla. They’ve now been hit with over £19,000 in costs due to these criminal cases. It’s a real headache for them, and it’s hard to see how they’ll get out of this one without some serious changes.
In the UK, if you’re caught speeding in a rented or company car, the driver has to be named before any prosecution can happen. So, if Tesla keeps playing this game, it’s only going to get messier for everyone involved.
