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This
#motorcycle
was on a "cloned plate" & failed to stop in the past. Rider spotted in
#southampton
& decided to take his chances & began to make off. To prevent any risk to public & the rider we used minimal & proportionate force to stop him. Multiple offences dealt with
#27312
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A car was stopped tonight on Laburnum Grove due to excessively tinted windows. When the male driver was told to remove the tint, his reaction was to get an axe out of the boot and wave it at Police officers. One in custody for possession of an offensive weapon and public order.
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Just one example of some poor driving witnessed earlier this evening on the M27 at Jct 8 by one of our unmarked vehicles. This vehicle was stopped and the driver reported for driving without due care & attention.
#25356
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Spare a thought for this poor soul stopped in Wickham today. Apparently it is impossible to fit a number plate to the front of his Lambo and worse it will obstruct the oil cooler! No. plates are about accountability for how you drive and this applies to all. Ticket+DVLA report
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Multiple calls to a cyclist on the M27 near Cadnam. Male located, however he refused details & wanted to argue the law regarding pedal cycles use of the motorway. We won't mess around in such a perilous location so the male was swiftly
#arrested
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Only a very short clip but the driver of this Astra decided that they had not done anything wrong & contested this case of Careless Driving.
The courts disagreed & imposed a fine & costs of over a thousand pounds.
£1,104.00
3 Penalty Points on License
#HantsSNAP
@HantsPCC
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Earlier today we had a vehicle which failed to stop for us in Southampton. We were thankful for the assistance from NPAS (National Police Air Service) who attended from Bournemouth to help with the search for the vehicle..... 1 of 4
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This stag was captured by our Safety Camera Van in the New Forest whilst carrying out enforcement in the Beaulieu area. Shows why it is so important to keep your speed down & be prepared for the unexpected. We know he's not a reindeer, but perhaps he looking to help Santa!
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These poor drivers are stranded on the hard shoulder M25. They overheated in the stationary traffic due to the unlawful JSO protest. They are now in danger from the fast traffic as are many others. This is why motorways are not a safe place to protest.
#JOUCVU
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Thanks to
@Tesla
for an 'electrifying' few days in 'charge' of their demo car at Totton. With a few tweaks, it could be the way forward. Thanks to the public for really ➕ engagement, hardly any ➖ 👍 Struggling for more battery related puns so over to our followers
@HantsPolice
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Our camera vans are designed to be seen. You must be distracted if you get caught by one of these! Not only do they monitor speed they also record anyone using a mobile phone. Make sure it's not you. Put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road! 👍
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
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Well we’ve had some interesting debris jobs reported on the motorway in the past......but never an inflatable killer whale 🐳 in lane 2!!!! So if you’re missing one from Fareham M27 “Kevin” the killer whale is now safe and sound at Havant Police Station
#23754
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This HGV was reported to be driving poorly on the M3 near Winchester earlier. The driver was stopped and provided a roadside breath test 3.5x the legal limit! He's now going to custody instead of his planned destination on the continent.
#terrifying
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Not often you see this. Busy night turn following a spate of Burglaries in the East of the county. We have located 6 stolen caravans and the 2 vehicles used to tow them. Enquiries on going.
#23701
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Following a series of moped enabled crimes in
#Southampton
today, this one failed to stop for us. Tactics were already authorised and when the opportunity arose, we used tactical contact to end the pursuit as the rider tried to go onto Southampton Common!
#25356
#27526
#CMP1706
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A potential first for this years Christmas drink drive campaign. One detained in the early hours for theft of this brand new 22.5 ton Caterpillar Articulated Haul Truck and driving it with excess alcohol!
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
.
#Southampton
#TwoBeards
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👾👾 Don’t be a Space Invader 👾👾
Do you show enough consideration for vulnerable road users?
These drivers were caught on Cycle cameras putting riders at risk and faced formal action due to their lack of care.
We can’t be everywhere but we can be anywhere
#SJU
#HantsSNAP
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They ride among us. This rider stopped on A272 at Cheriton today had nothing to hide.... well apart from no licence (never had one), no insurance, no tax, flip up no plate. Even gave false details which went well until he couldn't remember when he was born. Not the sharpest...
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Look out for the new marked demonstrator Tesla Performance Model 3 in the West of Hampshire this week. This vehicle is being tested for operational policing. Is this the future for Police cars? Tweet us your pictures if you see it. 27260 3806 🚔
@Tesla
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Learner driver stopped for excess speed, which led to the passenger "supervising" them being arrested for drink driving. When a friend turned up to pick them up, they got arrested for no licence, no insurance and drink driving. 2 seized cars, 2 in custody and 6 offences.
#Ashift
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This Golf GTI was stopped by one of our unmarked bikes for excess speed on the M27 near Cadnam. Driver tried to give false details but using a fingerprint scanner we found out he was wanted for immigration offences, so was
#arrested
. Vehicle also seized as not insured 26004 1/2
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Whatever your views,we’ve located an illegal immigrant at Emsworth Srvcs, he’s tired,hungry and thirsty so while we wait for transport we’ve bought him tea,chocolate and water. It’s the right thing to do.... it’s probably his first ever Twirl and Galaxy.
#1046
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The driver of this Bentley failed to stop for
@DorsetTraffic
and was pursued into
#Hampshire
where we took over. Due to the very high speeds (In excess of 140mph) and the direction the driver was headed we got our colleagues at
@SurreyRoadCops
primed to assist.
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Brief pursuit in a vehicle, followed by some extremely unusual effort to evade us in a foot chase. 20 minutes through bushes and then into the mudflats at Langstone. Driver detained and requiring a shower.
#23701
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Out in the unmarked car this evening. The doctor driving this car wasn’t travelling to an emergency and wasn’t using any kind of emergency lighting. 130mph on the A303 is unacceptable. Reported for an appearance at court.
#PCMike
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A cyclist is a human being; a grandparent, parent, child, sibling or friend. Drivers MUST leave a safe gap when overtaking. There is no middle ground. It’s either safe or not safe. Please think carefully, put yourself in their position, avoid a 'Close Pass'
#RSU
@HeadofNRPOI
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Overtaking a unmarked police car to go through a red traffic light is never a good idea.... TOR issued, driver very apologetic!
#25356
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It’s not all about giving out tickets for tinted windows and speeding.
Quite often our motorcyclists get to engage in ceremonial duties.
Today we were out with the Sheriff of Alresford!
Carry on sir. 🫡
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Sometimes Policing is just like the movies.
#HotFuzz
We were deployed to reports of an escaped Swan in
#Southampton
. Unlike
@simonpegg
luck was on our side. 1 Swan safely captured & returned to the river.
#NewSkillUnlocked
#27526
#27312
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The driver of this BMW was only disqualified in Court 8 days ago. Tonight they decided to take a drive and bumped into us in
#Southampton
. We were more than happy to take their car off them and book in another date with the Magistrate!
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
#27526
#25356
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It's never a good idea if you're going to break government guidelines to 'stay home' to go out drink driving- especially passing a traffic car with no lights on! Driver arrested and spent some time self isolating in one of our suites! 3806/23190
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This caravan in
#Southampton
failed to display the vans registration plate. We spoke to the driver, who was driving on a provisional licence whilst unsupervised & not insured. Vehicle Seized & driver sent on his way with prosecuting paperwork back to East Sussex.
#27312
#25029
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If you're in the wrong lane, do not just move over at the last minute. Carry on to the next available SAFE location to turn around & continue with your journey. Accidents like this in
#Southampton
can be avoided.
#notworththerisk
#27312
#27666
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This driver has done nothing to dispel the myth of “The better the car the worse the driver”
£100 and 3 Points
#HantsSNAP
#NotWorthTheRisk
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This Honda VFR had been giving
#AShift
the run-around over the last few days in the Basingstoke area by failing to stop, then riding as dangerously as possible. Tonight, we've used stop stick to prevent further pursuits and the rider is now in custody for a variety of offences.
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A car transporter suffered a blowout on the M3 northbound at Fleet and crossed into the southbound carriageway. Thankfully no serious injuries. To those who feel the need to video the scene, it’s not worth the fine and points which are in the post. Here’s a video we took for you.
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We had to stop traffic on the A3 this morning due to a person wrong side of a bridge (said person is safe).
This driver's impatience led him to risk he and his childrens lives by driving the wrong way up the slip road to get out of the que. Unfathomable decision. Ticket issued
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For the drivers who have seen us videoing them using their mobile phones this week- Thats us in the unmarked lorry on M27,M3,M4,M40 and A34. If we dont stop you at the time you can expect the paperwork in the post. Penalty for phone use is 6 points and £200.
#OpTramline
#JOUCVU
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Vehicle sighted at speed M3 Northbound Junction 7. Vehicle stopped and it revealed the owner has not insured his £45,000 tangerine. Vehicle seized
#notworththerisk
#mustangsilly
#PC27241
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We would like to share some good news with you.....the cyclist who was involved in the serious collision last Monday morning on the A27 at Havant has regained consciousness in hospital and is responding well to treatment 🙏
#23754
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We often get a lot of criticism from the car meet community when we attend their meets. The large majority are there to appreciate each others cars, but vehicles like this are the reason we attend. Rear tyres slick with cord exposed on very wet roads. T60 & Veh prohibited. 27385
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1st stop check today. Veh clocked at 117mph on M27 East at Rownhams. The driver also disqualified. We're there to prosecute irresponsible drivers that risk life on the road to protect the vast majority who drive safely. Thanks for your support
@tvprp
#SlowDownSaveLives
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For those that question the value of roadside inspections by police and DVSA. Take a look at these. All on one transit flatbed this morning.Driver then arrested for positive breath test. This is the risk we remove when we police the roads.
#JOUCVU
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This driver was so focused on his call he kept the phone pressed to his ear as he passed the big fluorescent motorcycle. Outside the primary school. During the morning school drop off. With kids on either side of the road. 6 points, £200 fine heading his way.
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This Audi driver thought we only used unmarked cars. So when he passed one of our unmarked motorbikes in
#Southampton
using his phone, he had quite the shock. The bad news continued as he was also uninsured & the vehicle had other defects, so was seized. Driver reported 26004
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Christmas Greetings from Hampshire and Isle of wight Constabulary's Roads Policing Unit.
We are on duty to keep the roads safe.
If you're visiting family today, decide on dedicated driver.
Don't drink and drive.
#NotWorthTheRisk
.
PC 27512
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Unfortunately no police unit was on hand to pull this driver over and breathalyse them, but thanks to a member of the public’s Dashhcam the driver was identified and charged with Careless Driving.
£316 fine and cost.
3 Penalty Points
#HantsSNAP
#SummaryJusticeUnit
#SJU
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A Member of the public reported this overweight van. We caught up with it & escorted it to a weighbridge. 3.5T sprinter weighed in at 5.8T. Driver was wanted for immigration offences & was arrested. Great team work from the public & police 27312, 25484, 3197, PS 50324
#roadsafety
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A little clip of the
#meteor
seen over
#Hampshire
earlier this evening! Sometimes the job has us in the right place at the right time....
#25356
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Thank you for people's patience on the B3349 New Odiham Road
#Alton
We've closed the road to allow a bereaved family to visit a collision scene safely.
Road closed for a short time between Golden Pot crossroads and Alton.
Road opening soon.
@EastHantsCops
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On the A34 south and notice this vehicle at speed. Driver was rushing to get to a hotel before 8pm in Bournemouth. We have delayed them further as the driver has been arrested for a failed drug wipe. Vehicle was also uninsured so it’s been seized.
#NotWorthTheRisk
#SgtChris
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This combination was stopped today on A32, Gosport Road, Fareham. It was overweight and driver dealt with for vehicle being in a dangerous condition, insecure load offences and document offences. Points and fines to the driver
#3057
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Concerned members of the public reported this Astra dangerously weaving on the way into
#Southampton
. We caught up with it, stopped it and breathalysed the driver, who blew 120! The legal limit is 35!
#Arrested
#OpHolly
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
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Is this the disciplined and organised office of a top of his game professional lorry driver? No. Its a blocked field of critical view likely to hide and kill a pedestrian or cyclist.
#JOUCVU
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A3 south
#Petersfield
. Lane 2 closed.
Our previous message went out too late for some to act on our advice. Luckily no injuries.
SLOW DOWN. THE ROADS ARE WET AND YOU'RE NOT AS GOOD A DRIVER AS YOU THINK YOU ARE!
Thank you.
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The driver of this Scooby claimed to have 'lost the back end' of this rally bred, all wheel drive, modern classic at 45MPH 🤔. Managed to get our bike & unmarked BMW round the same bend ok, so we think it might be an underestimate. Still, no injuries. Sad end for the Scooby 26004
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POLITE NOTICE!!! Its raining! Six incidents in 20 minutes of vehicles crashing after spinning out of control suggests people have not adjusted their driving to suit conditions! Others speeding up to our lane closures without slowing or moving over. SLOW DOWN! 27207
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❄️A big 👍🏻 to the guys on the JCB’s from
@Laverstoke
for helping to keep the rural community moving today in
#Overton
#3898
❄️🚜
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It's new car day here at the Western base. We haven't had a
#Volvo
on our fleet for a while, so it's great this is joining our existing BMW's and VW's. Its straight out with B Shift lates, working to make the roads hostile for criminals & safer for all. What do you think? 26004
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Police 1, Drug Dealers Nil
Driver failed to stop in Portsmouth and finally brought to a stop near Sussex border. Its much easier to spot you with no cars on the road.
#23701
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Did you know that running out of fuel / electricity is an offence? If it puts other road users in danger then it is. This driver ignored that he had 5% battery left for miles before running out on a national road. Driver reported.
#Planyourjourney
#28770
#23364
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This combination caught our eye travelling on the M3 near
#Eastleigh
for lighting and trailer offences. However, that was the tip of the iceberg. The Land Rover was displaying a 2013 registration but looked much older.
#28036
#27526
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The hot weather brought out some questionable driving... For those who witnessed the yellow SEAT Leon undertake 11 vehicles at speed on the M3
#Winchester
this afternoon, don't worry, the 20 year old driver was stopped & given a ticket.
#Fatal4
#EvenThePassengerApologised
#27492
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To all those staying at home. Especially if u dont have access to a garden. You are doing a great service for our NHS staff. Your help and compassion for them is massively appreciated. You r saving lives and u should be very proud of your actions. Ur role is essential -thank you
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Driver told officers he was from an eastern european country and had No Identification to support his story. Mobile fingerprint device found him to be a disqualified driver from Portsmouth. Vehicle seized. Driver walking home
#23701
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To those held up on the
#M271
earlier we apologise. Unfortunately the driver of this vehicle decided not to stop so we used tactical contact to do it for them. Driver is disqualified and provided a positive drug wipe. Small knife and a homemade knuckle duster also found....
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Proactive partnership work saves lives. This van weighs 7200 kgs. It should be no more than 3500 kgs. Suspension held up by wooden blocks ! Removed from road by
@DVSAEnforcement
and reported for prosecution by
#JOUCVU
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We are currently dealing with an RTC on the M27, just past junction 5, which is live lane owing to vehicle damage. Lots of drivers ignoring the lane 1 red ❌️ on the gantry. The camera is flashing away! Offending drivers can expect paperwork, points & a fine 26004
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It is never a good idea to drive up to police scene tape, demand to be allowed through the serious RTC scene and then reverse into a police van when denied access! Driver then blew over limit.
#CellForOne
@NewforestCops
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Single vehicle RTC in
#Southampton
. Driver positive for coccaine on
@DrugWipeUK
so was arrested. Whilst dealing with this, a driver travelling in the slow moving oppososing traffic was seen talking on their mobile phone 🤦♂️. Paperwork already in the post
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
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"Why don't you go after the real criminals?"
Did you know 49 people died on the roads of Hampshire last year? We think that's worth some police time.
#RSU
#SlowDownSaveLives
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How to get yourself a day in court:
Step 1)drive at excess speed down the A303
Step 2)drive right up behind an unmarked police car
Step 3)flash your lights to get them to move (police car was o/t traffic!)
Step 4)get caught at 129mph......
#Fatal4
#NotWorthTheRisk
#25484
#46870
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This C63AMG caught our eye on Shirley Road, Southampton. You guessed it - front window tints! Driver tested positive for cannabis & over the alcohol limit, so was arrested. The bad news continued as it wasn't adequately insured either 🤦♂️ so was seized
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
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A pursuit from Winchester to Southampton with this Audi tonight led to two males being arrested. The vehicle was successfully stung before being stopped.
#JOU
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4 out of 6 wheel nuts missing. Last 2 at the end of their thread. M3 1100hrs 7/10/20. This was minutes away from disaster. Spotted on proactive motorway patrol.
#OpTramline
#JOUCVU
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This vehicle was stopped by units yesterday afternoon after the driver was seen driving erratically. Suspicions were raised and the vehicle was searched. Over £700 worth of stolen goods found. They weren't just shoplifters, they were
@marksandspencer
shoplifters.
#27200
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The driver of this vehicle was stopped due to excessive window tints. He thought the best way to react was to get grumpy with our
#PCMeg
, who reminded him that tints at 26% natural light, no washer fluid and a faulty headlight would not change her mind about reporting him.
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Police attended a crash this morning at 0900 hours where a vehicle lost control and hit a telegraph pole.
It didnt help they were also positive for cocaine and cannabis.
Driver was very lucky they and no one else were hurt.
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
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Group of bikers from
#london
stopped on
#a272
near petersfield. No reasons for being 60 miles from home, so they have been issued FPN's for
#Covidbreach
#23701
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Mid morning on a Tuesday and this truck driver is arrested on suspicion of drink drive. Stopped after nearly colliding with a car. Pro active roads policing patrols do save lives. We just cant evidence who’s life may have been saved today.
#JOUCVU
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Routine patrol lead us to this vehicle blocking the Zig Zag area outside St Mary's Fire Station
@StMarys54
#Southampton
. Driver stated he had parked there to buy his lunch but received a 'takeaway' of £100 and three penalty points on his licence! 27415 25620 🚓 🚒
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The driver of this Navara in
#Hythe
thought using false plates from a legitimate vehicle meant he could drive with impunity. Wrong. Turns out it had no insurance, no tax, no MOT & the driver no licence. Vehicle seized & driver reported for summons 27357 21936 26004 27677 25620
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Whilst on blue lights to this collision on the
#A31
at Cadnam, we spotted this Peugeot driver on her mobile phone, totally oblivious to our marked
#Volvo
XC90 trying to pass. Driver stopped when they passed the collision and reported for summons
#Fatal4
#CostlyMistake
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5
@LiphookFire13
appliances, 3
@SCAS999
ambulances, 4 police cars, because three people who don’t live together decided to go for a drive, 30 miles for home, for no reason and crash on an unlit country road, and collide with a tree.
#COVID19
#StayHomeSaveLives
#3241
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Stop check of this uninsured Peugeot in
#Totton
. The driver tested positive on a
@DrugWipeUK
so was arrested. A friend then arrived in the Focus to help, however they also appeared to be under the influence. 2nd positive drug wipe, so they were arrested too 🤦♂️
#BOGOF
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Called this morning at 0510hrs to reports of a cyclist cycling in Lane 2 on the M3 at Jct 13... they did not want to stop for us, continued into Lane 3 and eventually had to be forced onto the verge area where the rider was detained.
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