Officials emphasized the seriousness of driving uninsured, with a pointed note about high-value cars and events, highlighting risk and illegality.

Tatman reiterated that the crackdown targets dangerous driving and disruptive vehicle modifications, sending a message that reckless behavior will lead to arrests and seizures.

The focus areas included Hyde Park, Kensington, and Chelsea, driven by multiple resident complaints about noisy, reckless driving and nuisance engines.

Officials framed the action as a clear signal against reckless driving, addressing ongoing resident concerns about danger and nuisance vehicles.

One of the seized cars was uninsured, driven by someone with only a provisional license, and the driver had been in the vehicle for under 30 minutes when stopped.

Beyond vehicle seizures, officers detected potential immigration offences and there were incidents of harassment or intimidation during stops.

Special Chief Inspector Geoff Tatman stressed ongoing efforts to curb dangerous driving and protect road safety, while Angus Eaton of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau underscored the importance of proper insurance coverage.

A major Metropolitan Police crackdown in central London resulted in the seizure of 90 vehicles worth over £8 million between Friday and Sunday, including a Ferrari Monza SP2 that had been in the UK for less than a day.

This operation is the largest of its kind in five years, made possible by expanded powers that allow direct seizure of law-breaking vehicles, with around 15 vehicles taken off the road on these grounds.

The operation highlighted local frustration with dangerous driving and vehicle modifications, and aimed to improve road safety around Hyde Park, Kensington, and Chelsea.

Police returned the next day to continue checks and assess ongoing uninsured-driver issues in the area.

A social media post showing a police officer beside the Ferrari drew positive reactions, with some users calling it a highlight of the officer’s career.