A YOUNG driver reportedly borrowed a top end Mercedes he was not insured to drive and was pulled over by police after going through a red light.
Officers from Dorset Police's No Excuse team made the stop in Poole Road, Bournemouth on Thursday evening.
After seeing the vehicle jump through a red light in front of their car, capturing this on video, police stopped the white Mercedes AMG S63, which retails at more than £100,000 new.
An officer from the team said: "The 21-year-old driver hasn't got insurance and had only just borrowed the vehicle to sort his student visa out, ie to travel a short distance.
"Obvious faults with the vehicle already noted include tinted windows and faulty (space invader type) rear lights.
"The vehicle examiner will check the car and give a detailed report."
The officer advised motorists to check their documents, even for short trips and to stop at red lights.
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