The eco-friendly modification that cost this driver $1000: Read before you risk it!
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These days, doing our best to reduce our carbon footprint and take care of our planet has become an increasingly important endeavour for all of us.
From turning to more sustainable energy sources such as solar to cutting back on consumption, many of us are stepping up when it comes to helping the environment.
Sometimes, this entails going above and beyond. Case in point: a particular motorist from Victoria who got a little too creative with his car customisation.
On Thursday, August 8, The Yarra Ranges Police Service Area issued a post on their Facebook page that detailed the incident.
Apparently, a 40-year-old man was pulled over in Scoresby because he was operating a vehicle that didn't have number plates attached.
Not only was the car uninsured and unlicensed, but it was also unregistered! Talk about a bad combination.
The post read: 'The man was arrested on an unrelated bench warrant and his vehicle was later impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,006.’
'He will be invited along to the Magistrates Court at a future date to explain his actions.'
But what captured the attention of many people was the fact that the car was adorned with 'solar panels' all over it, prompting mixed reactions from social media users.
While many people supported the man’s endeavour for lowering his gas emission by opting for an eco-friendly energy source for his vehicle, many were weirded out by his unconventional choice.
Some went far as to say that the man made a fool of himself.
‘Hardly discreet, you’d think with no registration, no licence, and an outstanding warrant he’d do everything possible to blend in and not draw attention to himself,’ one user said.
However, others saw the humour in the incident, joking about how some people are willing to risk it all for the planet.
One user said: ‘Didn’t know Holden had solar-powered cars.’
‘Elon (Musk) has a rival competitor,’ another joked.
Speaking of competition, solar-powered vehicles are, in fact, slowly gaining popularity in the automotive industry, with lots of companies, such as Elon Musk’s Tesla, actively working to make solar-powered vehicles more commonplace on our roads.
The idea behind these cars is that they run without using any petrol or fossil fuels. They can be charged by connecting them to solar panels or using a regular outlet.
Given their eco-friendly nature, it’s no wonder that solar-powered cars are becoming more and more desirable.
Research suggests that fully solar-powered vehicles hold promise when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions – with the potential to cut them by over 70 per cent in a city setting.
This is mainly due to the fact that solar vehicles run on electricity instead of gasoline, which produces far fewer emissions - especially in cities, where air pollution tends to be concentrated.
While it's true that solar-powered vehicles still produce some emissions due to their reliance on fossil-fuel-powered electrical plants, their carbon footprint is much lower than that of gasoline-powered vehicles.
As such, solar vehicles are the cleanest, most sustainable option for drivers who want to reduce their environmental impact.
While solar-powered vehicles do have the potential to have a huge impact on reducing emissions, it's important to remember that fully solar-powered vehicles are still relatively rare and expensive when compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts.
Members, it’s a funny story but this is a serious reminder that when it comes to your car, it’s important to obey the rules.
It’s essential to keep your car up to date with its registration, so you can avoid the hefty fines, towing and legal fees associated with an unregistered car.
From turning to more sustainable energy sources such as solar to cutting back on consumption, many of us are stepping up when it comes to helping the environment.
Sometimes, this entails going above and beyond. Case in point: a particular motorist from Victoria who got a little too creative with his car customisation.
On Thursday, August 8, The Yarra Ranges Police Service Area issued a post on their Facebook page that detailed the incident.
Apparently, a 40-year-old man was pulled over in Scoresby because he was operating a vehicle that didn't have number plates attached.
Not only was the car uninsured and unlicensed, but it was also unregistered! Talk about a bad combination.
The owner of a custom-built ‘solar-powered’ Holden ute was fined $1,006 after being caught driving without number plates. Credit: Facebook.
The post read: 'The man was arrested on an unrelated bench warrant and his vehicle was later impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,006.’
'He will be invited along to the Magistrates Court at a future date to explain his actions.'
But what captured the attention of many people was the fact that the car was adorned with 'solar panels' all over it, prompting mixed reactions from social media users.
While many people supported the man’s endeavour for lowering his gas emission by opting for an eco-friendly energy source for his vehicle, many were weirded out by his unconventional choice.
Some went far as to say that the man made a fool of himself.
‘Hardly discreet, you’d think with no registration, no licence, and an outstanding warrant he’d do everything possible to blend in and not draw attention to himself,’ one user said.
However, others saw the humour in the incident, joking about how some people are willing to risk it all for the planet.
One user said: ‘Didn’t know Holden had solar-powered cars.’
‘Elon (Musk) has a rival competitor,’ another joked.
Speaking of competition, solar-powered vehicles are, in fact, slowly gaining popularity in the automotive industry, with lots of companies, such as Elon Musk’s Tesla, actively working to make solar-powered vehicles more commonplace on our roads.
The idea behind these cars is that they run without using any petrol or fossil fuels. They can be charged by connecting them to solar panels or using a regular outlet.
Given their eco-friendly nature, it’s no wonder that solar-powered cars are becoming more and more desirable.
Solar-powered cars are becoming popular in the automotive industry. Credit: Facebook/Lightyear.
Research suggests that fully solar-powered vehicles hold promise when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions – with the potential to cut them by over 70 per cent in a city setting.
This is mainly due to the fact that solar vehicles run on electricity instead of gasoline, which produces far fewer emissions - especially in cities, where air pollution tends to be concentrated.
While it's true that solar-powered vehicles still produce some emissions due to their reliance on fossil-fuel-powered electrical plants, their carbon footprint is much lower than that of gasoline-powered vehicles.
As such, solar vehicles are the cleanest, most sustainable option for drivers who want to reduce their environmental impact.
While solar-powered vehicles do have the potential to have a huge impact on reducing emissions, it's important to remember that fully solar-powered vehicles are still relatively rare and expensive when compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts.
Members, it’s a funny story but this is a serious reminder that when it comes to your car, it’s important to obey the rules.
It’s essential to keep your car up to date with its registration, so you can avoid the hefty fines, towing and legal fees associated with an unregistered car.
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