Drivers in the North West are being warned they could have their vehicles snatched by robots for failing to comply with the law.
Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have warned drivers that robots are being used to remove cars that have been parked illegally, or have failed to pay for a ticket.
Recent videos have appeared online showing cars being towed away in Liverpool by remote-controlled robots. Originally built by French company Multitract, a robot named Eastract has been spotted in Liverpool removing illegally parked cars.
Towing company Recovery North West (RNW), which specialises in towing heavy equipment, is managing the new innovation. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. The robot can carry a weight of 5,500 pounds, just under the weight of two Ford Fiestas, and is powered by a 35-horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine.
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