Yes, and the driver GUNned the engine.
I once owned a '69 VW with a semi-auto transmission (automatic clutch, just grab the gearshift and move it - no footwork needed). Mebbe Mr. Mayor would ban that too?
>>I once owned a ‘69 VW with a semi-auto transmission
I have paddle shifters to automatically shift from gear to gear without having to use a clutch. And they are the evil black, plastic ASSAULT paddle shifters!