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Originally Posted by BruSan
It's the UK and it is conceivable it has a plated designation allowing for it's use in parades etc., but I'd be doubtful as all get out that whatever plate it was tagged with allowed for it's use on anything other then a designated route at far slower speeds.
Can you imagine any liability insurance provider signing off on a 9 ton, tracked military vehicle capable of 50MPH to be driven on public roads? They take their vehicle insurance very seriously over there.
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Most European countries have a long history of military exercises in/on private terrain, and light tanks like the Scorpion can be fitted with rubber track pads to keep road damage minimal. Essentially, it's a known entity. Back when I wore green, we'd ride our M113 APCs - about the same weight - on the roads as a matter of course.
On a less serious note, I'd bet good money that someone who paid for his vehicle would be more safe in traffic than a 19-year-old who got two hour's sleep last Wednesday.
Also, what gas station owner wouldn't want to roll out the red carpet for a tank?
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