Ferrari supercar seized in Sheffield after driver 'almost lost control'
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To make matters worse, police revealed the driver of the Ferrari 488 Spider only held a provisional licence – though he told officers he had passed his test a month ago.
South Yorkshire Police said officers from its Firearms Support Group were on Solly Street when they heard the engine revving loudly at the weekend.
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Hide Ad“As they reached West Street, three separate members of the public reported seeing the car travelling at high speed, one reporting that the car almost lost control,” added a spokesperson for the force.
“The Ferrari 488 Spider was stopped on Solly Street and the driver was found to hold a provisional licence, but said he had passed his test a month ago. As there was no trace of him passing a test, the vehicle was seized and he was reported for driving other than in accordance with a driving licence.
“We will act if members of the public see driving that is causing harassment or alarm or distress.”
Police added that the vehicle, which retails for around £200,000, had been recovered under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act.
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Hide AdPeople have taken to social media to praise police for stopping and seizing the vehicle.
One person wrote: “Madness driving a car like this by an inexperienced driver.”
Another commented: “Nothing impresses people more than driving fast round a town centre. Said nobody, ever.”
And a third said: “Wow. Just passed his test and driving that beast.”