More 'middle lane hoggers' dealt with overnight with referrals for educational courses.
For those who reacted to a headlight flash reminder and moved over it was left at that, however some then moved straight back out again after we passed in our marked car, also moving.... 1/2
#YouSaidWeDid
We regularly deal with 'middle lane hoggers' on all roads across the county, but especially the
#M11
on the way back into our south base.
Often this will be with a headlight flash from behind and playing this message as we pass to reinforce, this means we can... 1/4
2/2
...to lane 1 to reinforce the lane they should be driving in - those drivers were stopped and reported for careless driving.
For anyone about to reply 'the roads are empty, what's the harm' you may benefit from the advice leaflet linked below:
When you get front and rear offside punctures at the side of the
@m11
after dealing with a RTC. Three members of public stop to help you change them! Massive thank you 🙏 we are back on the road! A2/1
@NationalHways
@EPRoadsPolicing
This car is brand new and worth well over £60K. It was spotted by officers on proactive patrols around
#BASILDON
. Driver has only a provisional license and no insurance...2.5 tonnes of metal with an unqualified driver behind the wheel!!
#seized
#VisionZero
#fatal4
@EPBasildon
This
#BMW
340D was stolen overnight from
@HertsPolice
. It failed to stop for RPU officers on the M25 at speeds in excess of 155mph. It eventually crashed into a parked Prius...which was also found to be stolen in 2020.
Both
#seized
for forensics.
#Fatal4
@EPControlRoom
C1 inc285
This driver failed their test less than 2 hours ago in Suffolk , yet decided to try and drive home back to London, alone, with no L plates, on the motorway!
Unfortunately for them the test centre called us and we intercepted.
Vehicle seized and driver reported to court.
Whilst dealing with a crash on the
#M11
at
#Loughton
yesterday we were disappointed to catch a number of ‘rubber-neckers’ passing on the other side using their mobiles and/or driving slowly to stare at the scene rather than the road ahead.
In excess of 20 drivers will get...1/2
This post seems to be popular, just to clarify some points:-
✅ We haven’t just started this – we do it all the time but rarely post.
✅ Other forces across the UK also enforce this, you just may not see or notice it.
✅ Although the road was quiet, these drivers who have... 1/3
More 'middle lane hoggers' dealt with overnight with referrals for educational courses.
For those who reacted to a headlight flash reminder and moved over it was left at that, however some then moved straight back out again after we passed in our marked car, also moving.... 1/2
#OPCThurrock
, yesterday the rider of this escooter tried to evade us, didn't want his manbag of drugs found and chose to assault our officer & kick him whilst on the ground, a brave MOP aided our officer & rugby tackled the assailant 1 drug dealer in custody.
#EPRoadCrimeTeam
2
2 more middle lane hoggers dealt with on the
#M11
, both southbound at Sheering and Abridge respectively.
Both issued with an advice leaflet and referred to educational course in lieu of points to brush up on driving ability and awareness.
The 37 year old male from Ilford driving this Audi on the M11 overtook a police motorcycle which was travelling at 70 mph.
Driver says he is taking passengers to the airport and they are going to miss their flight..... turns out he has a Provisional Driving Licence 🤦🏻♂️
This HGV driver was stopped on the
#M25
earlier at Hobbs Cross for tailgating a small car and aggressively changing lanes.
Records showed he had breached multiple drivers hours limits, putting other road users at risk.
Reported for all offences with immediate fines of £800.
Congratulations to Special Constable Nelson on passing the Police advance m/cycle course. Outstanding effort for an officer who devotes his voluntary time Policing Essex Roads. Thank you.
@EssexPoliceUK
#EPMotorcycleUnit
, trying to pass through
#Dunmow
came across large line of stationary traffic.
Surprised to see a clear rd ahead of this 4x4.
Car park 100 metres away but driver had stopped to go to the bank, inconsiderate and an unnecessary obstruction
#reported
and fine.
#EPRoadCrimeTeam
patrols
@EPChelmsford
the driver of this vehicle was caught travelling in excess of 120 mph this morning on the
#A130
unacceptable speed.
Stopped and driver reported and will be off to court, no course or fixed penalty available.
#fatal4
#Visionzero
Final stop of the week for C1 at Chigwell. Range Rover stopped in
#Roydon
found to be displaying cloned plates. Driver was disqualified, failed a drug wipe, has no insurance & class A drugs with him. Passenger wanted on warrant for drug driving. Both
#Arrested
#Fatal4
#Restdays
Speed limits apply 24/7 - this was earlier on the
#M11
at
#Loughton
Some drivers this morning will need a bus ticket soon, others will be nervously watching their letterbox over coming weeks to see if they were one of those caught.
Several 'middle lane hoggers' also reported.
Lunch time
#Chelmsford
Driver leaves Chelmsford Magistrates after being disqualified for driving.
Within 15minutes stopped by
@EssexPoliceUK
after he drives away from Court.
Now back in custody with vehicle seized.
#teamwork
...2/2
notices for using mobiles, 20 more for careless driving, including a coach driver (with passengers) who slowed to then use both hands to film the scene - as a result he will find himself in court (most others will receive conditional offers) and before the Transport Comm.
Elmstead Market:
Vehicle stopped due to travelling at 46 mph in the 30 limit.
Driver is on drugs and has been arrested. We find a large knife and hammer in the car plus passenger gives false details, we have found out who he is and he is wanted for theft!
2 arrested.
MB/SN
29 year old male driving at 110 mph around the M25 at Brentwood didn’t realise the two cars following him were unmarked police cars.
He has failed a drug test for Cannabis and now under arrest
@EP_RPU_North
@EPRoadsPolicing
@EP_RPU_North
@essex_crime
This HGV driver fell asleep on the
#M25
and careered down the verge. No injuries however it could have ended in tragedy.
Driver dealt with for driving hours offences > £700 immediate fines, recovery is likely to be another £7k.
This is why our routine HGV checks are so vital.
Vehicle stopped as driver had no seatbelt on and was using his phone. Driver was not using a tachograph which records vehicle and driver data and had no driver Certificate of Professional Competence
Vehicle prohibited and and driver faces just under £1000 of fines
#VisionZero
This ridiculous speed was recorded earlier on the
#M11
(and at one point reaching 129!)
The driver will have a day in court and likely be disqualified as a result.
Speed, as part of the
#Fatal4
is a significant factor in serious and fatal collisions which is why we enforce it.
This Transit was stopped on the
#M11
by the
#RoadCrimeTeam
Absolutely no load security whatsoever, could have easily caused a serious or fatal collision. Driver will receive points and a fine and will not continue his journey until the load is secured
#VisionZero
The driver of this BMW is now awaiting a court date after travelling at 140 mph on the A130 this morning just before 7am
He did not notice the unmarked police car behind him!
Driver's excuse was that he is late for work.
MB
#slowdownsavelives
A Police Motorcyslist from our Road Crime Team came across a woman giving birth in South Woodham rush hour traffic. The officer radio ahead and safely escorted her to Broomfield Hospital. The lady gave birth to a healthy baby boy
@EP_RPU_North
@EP_RPU_South
@EssexPoliceUK
@NHSuk
If your going to fail to stop for us in Tilbury and drive down a footpath that children are playing on to stop us pursuing you, don’t drop your phone that’s logged into Facebook when you decamp and run off. See you soon for an early morning call
@EP_RPU_South
@ChInspThurrock
This Honda was stopped on the
#M25
as the two rear seat passengers weren’t wearing a seatbelt. Driver found to have no licence and was wanted by immigration
One of the rear passengers was also wanted by immigration
Both males arrested, vehicle seized
#VisionZero
B2
Speed checks this morning on the M11 at
#Loughton
resulted in several drivers recorded at speeds of up to 98mph. Numerous 'middle lane hoggers' also recorded in lane 2 when lane 1 was empty and clear - they will be dealt with for careless driving and offered educational courses
There is no excuse for parking on the zig-zag lines at a crossing. Especially not to drop your children at school.
Later we found this car and the Driver had no licence or insurance. Seized.
ALWAYS GET OUT TO SAFETY IF YOU BREAK DOWN IN A DANGEROUS PLACE.
Thankfully the driver of this Focus which broke down in a lit area of the A13 at Stanford Le Hope did just that before calling 999 whilst warning approaching traffic.
Sadly, a van driver wasn't paying...1/2
Whilst out in out plain car today, officers spotted a driver using his mobile phone to send a message whilst driving.
Driver ought to have know better as they were a solicitor.
Not exempt. Reported for the offence.
#fatal4
#drivetoarrive
#SaferRoads
Pursuit from Whitechapel inro Loughton following a burglary, Back on to the M11 where it attempted to go the wrong way on the A406 but was prevented. Subject rammed 3 police cars before eventually being stopped at Waterworks roundabout Walthamstow and Suspects arrested
Not the best decision this driver has ever made. Overtaking a marked Police vehicle on the M25 whilst drunk! 😬 off to court you go.
@SaferEssexRoads
@NationalHways
#fatal4
A2
Everyone within Roads Policing thinking of our dear colleague seriously injured following a routine traffic stop this morning. Driver failed to stop but has subsequently been arrested.
@EP_RPU_South
@EP_RPU_North
@EPCommercialVeh
@EP_SCIU
AP
#EPRoadCrimeTeam
#Chelmsford
This Renault was nearly in collision with one of our unmarked motorcycles.
When stopped, the driver admitted to being disqualified.
Checks showed the van was on false index plates and had been stolen from
@metpoliceuk
Yesterday. One in custody
More arrests by the
#RoadCrimeTeam
today on the
#M11
. Vehicle stopped due to obvious crash damage, the 2 occupants story of where they were off to didn’t add up. Search reveals 8.6k in cash, drugs and many mobile phones
Both arrested. Thanks to
@EPUttlesford
CPT for their help
Officers from the RCT have just arrested 3 males caught stripping 2 stolen veh’s in a chop shop in Thurrock.Numerous other car parts located now for
@essex_sviu
to work his magic. Unbelievably these veh’s were stolen less than 12hra ago.
@EP_RPU_South
@ThurrockCPT
@DCCPippaMills
This driver collected friends from the airport, then ran out of fuel in a live lane of the A13. He has a cracked windscreen, no MOT and no insurance. Oh and it's on false plates. C1
#seized
#fatal4
@EPThurrock
@NationalHways
It isn't always about us catching criminals, this little chap stopped to ask if he could sit on the police bike. After turning on the lights and sirens his little face lit up as he asked his mum "How he asks Santa for one for Christmas, as he has been a good boy"
@EssexPoliceUK
Female driver of this vehicle has just been reported for failing to wear her seatbelt. Unbelievably she is working on behalf of HM Courts collecting outstanding fines for offences such as “No Seatbelt” 🤦🏻♂️
@ChInspBasford
@EP_RPU_South
This bike came sailing past an RCT car in
#Chelmsford
& the rider looked very wobbly, it then failed to stop for us, but quickly crashed
The 15 Y/O rider was detained, transpires he had taken his dads bike without consent
He’s been interviewed & reported to court, bike seized
1/2
A concerned member of public called us after a HGV driver pulled up on the
#M25
J26 slip road and the driver almost fell out of the cab.
We arrested him on suspicion of drink driving but not before he rolled back into our car!
Cont....
26 drivers who felt they were entitled to use the closed lane on the
#M25
at Waltham Abbey in this morning's rush hour to skip those queuing will be receiving paperwork in the post.
There is always a good reason when lanes are closed with a red X - driving in them risks others.
2nd stop of the day was this family of 7 in a 5 seater car. It was acceptable to them to have an 18 month old between the knees of the rear seat passenger & driver... without insurance or a licence.
I was less than impressed - driver reported to court & vehicle seized. MB
We hit the ground running this morning - two officers turned out from briefing (didn't even get a sip of tea!) for a sighting of a car believed to contain a male wanted for rape - he is now under arrest and on his way to our
@metpoliceuk
colleagues.
@EPControlRoom
This stolen Ford Fiesta ST failed to stop for B2 RPU in
#Brentwood
, pursued for around ten minutes into
#Havering
where the vehicle rammed us numerous times and occupants decamped
Both driver and passenger detained & arrested after a foot chase
Inc 1161 25/01
@EPControlRoom
This was seized on the spot last night at
#Lakeside
using sec 59 powers for drifting around a roundabout and going the wrong way around 2 others.
Sec59 allows us to seize after a warning in the <12 months, but also without prior warning in situations like this.
Is yours next?
#LuckyEscape
! 17 year old new driver going too fast for the slippery conditions. Also insurance ran out 11hrs ago so wasn't covered. Driver dealt with for offences and vehicle, once righted, was seized.
#DriveToArrive
#Fatal4
QT16
Vehicle stolen from
@kent_police
area located and pursued by night shift RPU in
#Thurrock
. Vehicle went the wrong way on a dual carriageway so we put a stop to his journey.
Driver arrested for various offences
Inc 1455 30/04 refers
B2 Chigwell RPU
#EPRoadCrimeTeam
were patrolling the A130
#HoweGreen
when this Focus & BMW passed our unmarked vehicle. Both followed at speeds of 130 mph having a race.
Both vehicles stopped, and drivers have been reported.
A court appearance awaits these drivers.
"Can you not let me off just this once officer?"
No, not when doing that speed 1/3 mile before the exit
#M11
#Loughton
you then took, braking heavily across all 3 lanes, less than 5 months after passing your test and with a 6 month baby in the back-off to court.
@EPEppingForest
Road Crime Team with assistance from
@essex_sviu
have located two stolen vehicles hidden in a shipping container & made 3 of the vehs the owner didn’t know it had been stolen overnight,the container was due to be exported today.
@EP_RPU_South
@EssexPoliceUK
3/4
..work we will then change the message to 'Follow me' and take the driver off the motorway to educate and report.
That's what happened with this driver, who also only had a prov DL but was driving alone without any L plates - car seized and reported for all offences...
This transit van was stopped on the
#A128
by the
#RoadCrimeTeam
as the driver wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. Vehicle found to be on false plates & stolen from
#Westcliff
on the 2nd of this month
All 3 occupants arrested & the vehicle was seized. Driver also arrested for drug driving
Also during 2022 expect to see the following change to sentencing.
Death by dangerous or careless driving when under the influence of Drink or drugs, increased penalty from max 14 years imprisonment to life tariff.
#VisionZero
@SaferEssexRoads
So today, Colchester Magistrates, a driver who had just been disqualified from driving, decides to leave court driving his car.
Swiftly stopped by local Colchester Officers, thanks to early notification by our Police Prosecutor.
#EPRoadCrimeTeam
#EPMotorcycleUnit
.
Rider of this bike tried to say that his index plate had just fallen off.
It's amazing as the fixing bracket must have fallen off also, removing all trace of its existence!
Driver reported.
Vehicle stopped in
#Brentwood
due to crossing solid white lines on the
#M25
. Search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of cannabis
Driver arrested on suspicion of PWITS, possession of an offensive weapon & for immigration offences. Vehicle seized also
QT58 - Inc 391 05/01
This driver was on his way to Stansted to collect family however was so drunk he missed his exit and was stopped by us after a concerned member of public called us.
The driver has provided an evidential sample of breath of 154 - the legal limit is 35!
When he sobers up... 1/2
This biker decided to ignore what was written on the back of his own jacket and overtake an unmarked police motorcycle at speed. The rider was subsequently stopped and reported for excess speed where he will be considered for an educational driving course.
@EP_RPU_South
On Sunday officers from
#StanwayRPU
stopped this truck and trailer which had been involved in the theft of a mini digger from
#Tendring
district. Recovered within an hour of it being stolen. Supported by officers from
#ChigwellRPU
,
@EPChelmsford
and
@EPDogs
The driver of this cloned car thought they could outrun my BMW by driving by failing to stop at 110MPH in a 50MPH limit - He was wrong but unfortunately crashed into an innocent persons house. Driver arrested for lots and lots of offences and thankfully no one hurt! 👌 PS
This Vauxhall was stopped in
#Basildon
this morning by B2 RPU. The driver has just come off a 22 month ban for drink driving
He has provided another positive breath sample and has been arrested. He was nearly three times the limit today
Charged to court & vehicle seized
QT96
This cloned Ford was involved in a theft of tools from a van in
@metpoliceuk
earlier today. It was then sighted by officers from the RCT & South RPU in
#Thurrock
a couple of hours later
Vehicle stopped and confirmed on false plates
All three occupants arrested, vehicle seized
This stolen Mitsubishi Outlander failed to stop for us on the M25 this evening & was pursued from
#Brentwood
to the
#M11
where it crashed rather spectacularly
Driver uninjured & arrested for a multitude of offences, thankfully no members of the public involved
@EPControlRoom
Overnight an RPU officer found this Tawny Owl in the fast lane of the A127 near M25 injured
Owl 🦉 was rushed to
@SEWH
where the owl was found to have a broken leg and concussion
It is hoped the Owl will make a full recovery and be released back into the wild
#127
@M25Info
This cloned Ford Transit was identified by RCT officers yesterday morning and stopped by
@EPDogs
& RCT later in the day
Driver has been wanted on a court warrant for a burglary, and also a recall to prison for 4 years..
Arrested and remanded into custody
Van seized
If you borrow a vehicle you need to make sure you are insured to drive it. Unfortunately this driver wasnt and it has now been seized.
@EPColchester
#S165
#NoInsurance
Officers from the Road Crime Team and
@EPDogSection
continue to take the fight to criminals using the road. This vehicle FTS despite being stung, before taking to the pavement. Decisive action resulted in driver being arrested for multiple offences.
@CIGerryParker
@EssexPoliceUK
Update from yesterdays Road Safety Operation in Waltham Abbey
6 x Arrests
57 x Using Mobile Phone
164 x No Seatbelts
6 x No Insurance
2 x DOWL
7 x Vehicles Seized
12 x Non conforming Index Plates
15 x Other Offences
@ChInspBasford
@eefnews
@EP_RPU_South
@EssexPoliceUK
#EPRoadCrimeTeam
have intercepted this Jaguar F Type after the driver ignored his disqualification by Basildon Magistrates Court this afternoon 04/01/2024. Quick work by our process team. Driver has been reported for Disqualified Driving and for having No Insurance
Vehicle seized
On 4th August we arrested the driver of this vehicle after he decided to park in lane 1 of the M25 and fell asleep in the car. After a trip to the hospital, the driver blew 101 in custody, FIVE hours after driving (legal limit 35). Charged and bailed to court.
@HighwaysSEAST
C1
Parking on the Zig-Zags is irresponsible and dangerous.
These parents have been issued fines and penalty points whilst they were picking children up from school.
The lines are there to protect pedestrians, not a convenient parking space!
✅ 3 Penalty Points
✅ £100 Fine
If you are going to overtake a marked police car that is traveling at the speed limit make sure you have insurance if not you will end up walking home with several points on your licence and a hefty fine as this driver find out.
Qt11
78351 and 1090
#visonzero
We have been looking for this car for a few days.
After a short pursuit by
@EssexOSG
&
@EPRoadsPolicing
, the driver of this stolen Hyundai Tucson lost control & crashed in
#Halstead
. Driver and passenger arrested.
This transit was stopped by the
#RoadCrimeTeam
in
#SouthWoodham
. The fiesta on the back has been identified as a stolen vehicle, only stolen yesterday
Driver arrested and both vehicles seized
Great team work this afternoon between the
#RoadCrimeTeam
and South RPU in
#Harlow
. This Hyundai failed to stop for the RCT after we tried to stop it as it showed as having no insurance..
A pursued ensued around Harlow which was eventually brought to a conclusion (1/2)
Whilst on patrol, a member of the public approached officers from Chigwell Road Policing Unit, stating his vehicle had recently been stolen.
38 minutes later and after driving down some farm tracks the vehicle was located, secured and recovered.
Forensics pending.
It's new car day today at Stanway, the new Volvo V90 QT18 replaces the BMW 530 which has been a sturdy workhorse but has been retired due to high mileage. Less than 2 Hours old and the new QT18 has secured its first S165 for no insurance.
78351 & 70635
C1A