Driver Charged after Rogue Electric Car Stopped on M58,M57,M62 Motorways

Two high-profile incidents involving electric car drivers have recently resulted in criminal charges. In Greenwich, Connecticut, 19-year-old Guy Henry Landers was arrested and charged with reckless driving after being clocked at 96 MPH in a 30 MPH residential zone while driving a Tesla, highlighting the serious risks of excessive speed in residential areas. In the UK, Nathan Owen, 32, was charged with dangerous driving, causing a public nuisance, and two counts of fraud after his £80,000 Jaguar I-PACE reportedly lost braking control due to an alleged electrical fault and was forced off the motorway by police following a high-speed chase reaching 100 MPH. Owen had called emergency services claiming his vehicle was uncontrollable, but following an extensive investigation, authorities charged him with fraud by false representation, suggesting the malfunction claim was disputed. Both cases underscore the legal consequences and public safety concerns linked to reckless behavior or false claims involving electric vehicles. The Greenwich Police and Merseyside Police emphasized their commitment to enforcing traffic laws to protect the public.