Unexpected sight in London as Saudi millionaire’s $330,000 Rolls-Royce is towed by local authorities
Published on Dec 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Dec 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
There was quite an unexpected sight in London as a Saudi millionaire’s $330,000 Rolls-Royce was towed by local authorities, turning a Mayfair street into a spectacle.
The luxury sedan was lifted onto a truck as enforcement officers moved in with zero hesitation.
Pedestrians stopped instantly when they saw a Rolls in the air instead of gliding along the road.
It was a surreal moment where London’s everyday rules collided with extreme luxury, and shows that even the fanciest cars aren’t exempt from the law.
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London authorities take action against Rolls-Royce
The Saudi Arabian-registered luxury Rolls-Royce car, valued at around $330,000, had been left on the sidewalk outside the Chancery Rosewood Hotel.
Westminster City Council officers said the car was blocking a busy public walkway and putting pedestrians at risk.
With fines often going unpaid by foreign-registered supercars in London, the council decided that towing it away was the only effective option.
A specialist truck arrived, picked up the Rolls, and moved it to a nearby street where it would not cause problems.
Locals said high-end cars appear every summer, drawing attention but also creating issues when they block the sidewalks.
This time, the council wanted a quick fix rather than another ignored parking fine.
A spokesperson said the priority was keeping the sidewalk clear and that stronger enforcement is becoming more common when regular fines fail to make an impact.
Unexpected sight turns into a warning for luxury car owners
Tourists quickly gathered to film the unusual scene as the Rolls-Royce flew into the air.
The tow highlighted the tension between luxury supercar culture and the reality of navigating London’s tight streets, especially when London isn’t a great city to drive in.
Officials said they hope the tow sends a message to visiting owners who assume their cars won’t be touched.
Even the most expensive cars are treated the same when they block public space, and London’s parking authorities are increasingly willing to prove it.
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Daisy Edwards is a Content Writer at supercarblondie.com. Daisy has more than five years’ experience as a qualified journalist, having graduated with a History and Journalism degree from Goldsmiths, University of London and a dissertation in vintage electric vehicles. Daisy specializes in writing about cars, EVs, tech and luxury lifestyle. When she's not writing, she's at a country music concert or working on one of her many unfinished craft projects.
