On a road closure. Driver of this car says he lives inside said closure. I ask for proof, he has none. Check the vehicle to see where it's registered. Car has no insurance. Driver has no licence either. Plus one bald tyre. Reported, seized and prohibited from the road.
Cyclists, red traffic lights apply to you too. Seven reported for contravening an automated traffic signals already. I'm sure there will be plenty more before my shift is over.
Saw this vehicle on the A12 whilst driving home from London with my girlfriend & kids. Driver was swerving across the lanes, nearly colliding with other cars. A call to 999 for TDJ colleagues to assist. Vehicle stopped & driver breathalysed. He failed. Off to custody for him.
Learner rider. Pulls a wheelie away from the lights, straight towards me. No L plates,or rear indicators. Reported for driving without due care, not in accordance and failing to maintain lamps. S. 59 warning also issued. Rider was wanted for failing to appear too. Arrested.
This stolen vehicle failed to stop for Essex police on the M11/A406 before being lost by them. I picked it up on the A12 where it still to fail to stop. Eventually crashed in Tower Hamlets. Driver tried to run, but didn't get very far. Arrested for Agg TDA & dangerous driving.
Currently on the A406 at Ilford dealing with an overturned car. Between my colleague and I we've recorded seven drivers filming the vehicle on their mobile phones. We took over from our early shift colleagues twenty minutes ago. N.I.P's are in the post. Early turn had sixteen 😳
Stopped a Mercedes outside our traffic base to discuss the manner of driving. Noticed driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt and also noticed a strong smell of cannabis in the car. Road side drug test administered, which he failed. Now in custody doing drug drive procedure.
Stopped this vehicle due to tinted front windows. Amount of light passing through should be 70% and above. This cars window only allowed 4% putting it in a dangerous condition. Driver reported.
Stopped this vehicle on the A12 as it had no MOT. It then transpired that the driver had no licence whatsoever and no insurance. Vehicle seized and driver reported for all three offences.
This vehicle was seized as having stopped it for not having an MOT, it transpired that the driver only had a provisional licence. No L plates and no supervision. Vehicle seized.
Cigarette in right hand, mobile phone in left, crawling in slow moving traffic. Stop the vehicle where it transpires that the driver has an expired provisional. Reported, no licence, no insurance, using a mobile phone whilst driving and not in proper control. Vehicle seized.
Stopped the rider of this moped due to his crash helmet not being secured. Things then for worse for him. No licence and no insurance. Then even worse, he failed the roadside breath test administered by
@Noj93985836
. Arrested for all offences by
@Noj93985836
.
#bodysnatcher
😂😂😂
Was out on a motorbike again today. Popped down to Tower Hamlets, 3 no seat belt tickets and 1 for tinted windows. Then off to Waltham Forest, another 3 no seat belt tickets and one for using a mobile phone whilst driving. Ended the day with a blue light run to a dog on the A127.
This speed is not acceptable in a 40mph zone (Royal Docks Rd E6). The driver denied doing the speed, even after seeing footage of his car from our vehicles on board cameras that were filming the road. Guess I'll be going to court with this one then.
#fatal4
#SlowDownSaveLives
On a motorbike today for any stop the oil demos. Nothing much happening in the area I'm posted to, so i decided to ride around and see what i could find. So far I've found eight people not wearing their seatbelts. All have been reported for this offence.
#TDJ
#RTPC
Out on a motorbike today. First ticket issued was for using a mobile phone whilst driving. His reason for using it "i was only reading a message from my brother" driver reported.
These two cars were both driving at excess speed on the A12 RM7. They were stopped and it transpired that both drivers held provisional licences. Drivers reported and vehicles seized. They didn't know each other.
#reported
#TDJ
After our two RTC's we stopped this car as the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Turns out he wasn't named on the policy of insurance. Driver reported and vehicle seized.
Eventful late shift yesterday. Recovered a stolen Porsche with assistance of the tracker company. Assisted in a TPAC job on the A13.
Then issued the following tickets
1 x speed
1 x Mobile phone
3 x No seatbelt
1 x No driving licence (vehicle seized).
And this is why you don't drink and drive. This happened Xmas eve morning on the A12. Luckily no one else involved. Driver blew 67 at the roadside. Taken to hospital where it was found that he'd broken his leg in 5 places. Awaiting blood results.
#fatal4
#dontdrinkanddrive
This was one of 9 vehicles reported for speeding on the A13 Canning Town Flyover, which is a 30 zone. The driver of this car was doing 71 MPH. He initially tried to give false details, but was quickly found out. Reason for lying, not insured to drive. Vehicle seized.
#fatal4
Stopped this car due to two out of its three brake lights not working. Driver had a non EU licence but had lived in the UK for over a year, meaning that this licence was no longer valid. No UK licence so vehicle seized and driver reported for both offences.
#TDJ
Second RTC of the day, this time on the A13 towards London. This one involved a motorcycle and a van. Rider had minor injuries to his shoulder. To all those shouting at us for closing a lane, it was for your safety as the bike had dumped all its oil on the carriageway.
This driver of this vehicle decided to bring himself to our attention by changing in to our lane just as we were about to pass him. Luckily my driver has good reactions and avoided an accident. Checks revealed that it wasn't insured. Driver reported and vehicle seized.
#TDJ
Stopped this car due manner of driving. Insurance on PNC did not have him as a driver. Driver provided two insurance certificates. Contacted MIB who informed me they were fake. Car seized, driver reported. Further investigation ongoing regards the fake policies.
#TDJ
#RTPC
Tinted windows below a certain level are illegal. The front side windows should allow 70% of light through. This vehicle only allowed 4% The driver has now removed the tint film from his car. He also had two bald tyres. PG9 prohibition notice issued until faults are rectified.
Question of the day.
"Officer what the fastest speed you can do in a 30 limit?"
"30MPH"
"no, no, but whats the fastest speed"
"30, thats the limit"
"what, i thought it was 36 or 37"
Nope, 30 is the speed limit, therefore thats as fast as you're allowed"
"are you being serious"
🤦♂️
A13 Canning Town Flyover. BMW doing 50 in a 30. It fails to stop. Short pursuit which ended in the New Barn St underpass after it hit the wall. Drivers own car on false plates. Reported for excess speed, without due care, FTS, No licence, no insurance, false VRM and no seatbelt.
2nd RTC of the shift, this time A127 westbound, just after J29 M25. One car involved, no injuries. It would appear that they lost control when exiting the slip road. One lane closed whilst we await recovery of the vehicle. Traffic is currently very heavy.
#TDJ
#RTPC
I saw this vehicle on the Romford Rd E12 with 8 people on board. 5 adults & 3 young children. Vehicle stopped where I found that the driver only had a provisional licence. Reported for carrying passengers in a manner likely to cause danger & no driving licence. Vehicle seized.
Whilst dealing with a stop the passenger of this van decided to make noises at us as he drove past. Silly thing to do whilst not wearing a seatbelt. Caught up and found numerous defects on the van, so it was prohibited from the road. Passenger reported for no seatbelt.
#fatal4
🤦♂️
14/07 I was at the end of the George Green tunnel with a broken down car. Red X's were up closing lane 1. 2 hours I was there (car had no power & couldn't be moved) I recorded numerous vehicles driving in lane 1. Today i reviewed my BWV camera. 230 drivers will receive a N.I.P.
Reported stolen at 0226 hours. Followed in to Essex and reinforce stop implemented at 0300 hours. One male arrested by 2328T for theft of motor vehicle. Now to reunite the car with its owner.
#TDJ
#EASTRTPC
Out on a motorbike today. Five tickets issued so far. Two for no seatbelt and three for excess speed in a 30MPH zone, being Painters Rd IG2. The fastest speed being 50MPH.
2 more tickets issued. Another driver without a seatbelt. Whilst speaking to him, a moped rides past me on the pavement and parks outside the restaurant he delivers for. He seemed to think that as it was only for a short distance (40 metres) that it was OK. Urm, no its not.
The driver of this van was stopped as his vision to the nearside was obscured by this roll of carpet. It also transpired that he wasn't insured. Reported for both offences.
Just followed this moped at speeds of up to 70MPH along Victoria Park Rd E8, which is a 20MPH zone. It was also undertaking vehicles along this road. If he had mirrors on his bike, he'd have seen the marked police car behind him.
#reported
excess speed & careless riding
#EastRPT
Stopped this vehicle as the driver was using a sock as his petrol cap 😳 Upon further examination it was found that one of the nearside tyres on the rear dual axle was flat. It had 0 PSI. Vehicle prohibited and driver reported for under inflated tyre and insecure fuel tank.
#TDJ
Conducting speed enforcement on the A12 tonight (40MPH zone). Driver failed to stop, drove over a pavement & grass verge, before trying to hide down a darkened access road. He was found. Reported for excess speed, fail to stop & careless driving. S.59 warning also issued
#fatal4
Stopped this vehicle on the A12 in RM7 due to it having tinted front windows. These were tested and found to only allow 26% light through. Should be 70%. Driver was also uninsured. Reported for dangerous condition and no insurance.
#TDJ
Stopped a moped after seeing its centre stand dragging along the road.
Moped examined with faulty steering & suspension found. The fluid from the suspension had also leaked all over the brake pads and disc. PG9 issued and driver reported for dangerous condition.
A13 Canning Town Flyover. Stopped doing 67MPH in a 30. Smelt alcohol, so carried out a roadside breath test, which he failed. Car also seized as he wasn't driving in accordance with a licence. Driver arrested and off to custody. Car seized.
#fatal4
#EastRPT
First call to the A12 Colchester Rd. Two car RTC. This is why we don't gamble with an amber light. Amber means stop, unless it's unsafe to do so. It doesn't mean accelerate and see if you can beat the lights.
More speed enforcement on the A12 tonight. In a 40 zone. 15 drivers reported. The last one was caught doing 64 MPH. When breathalysed at the roadside he blew 159. That's over 4 times the drink drive limit. Let's see what happens in custody.
#fatal4
#SlowDownSaveLives
A cracking spot by PC Hartley. Registered & insured to a female, driven by a male. Stop the vehicle the driver says "I'll make it easy for you officer, I'm banned" Driver will receive charges in the post for disqual driving and no insurance.
#A2
#TDJ
Stopped this moped as the rider had no insurance showing. It then transpired that they didn't have a licence either. It then became apparent that the rider had overstayed their visa, so was arrested for this offence.
#A2
#TDJ
With
@shullbitz
today. Double trouble on double bubble, and it was certainly trouble for this driver. No front reg plate and tinted front windows. The windows were only allowing 5% light through. It's should be 70%. Driver reported for having a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
Spot of speed enforcement last night on the A12, between Aldborough Road North & Hainault Rd. A regular spot for me and my colleagues, yet people still like to exceed the 40MPH limit. We aren't hidden, we're stood there in bright yellow jackets, next to a big shiny 🚔.
First stop of the day was on a car with very dark tinted front windows. When measured with a tint tester they were found to have a 96% tint, meaning only 4% of light was passing through. Law states that 70% light must pass through the front door windows. Driver reported.
Just got handed this by a street cleaner in
@MPSWForest
after he found it hidden behind a bin on Hoe St E17. Another knife off the streets.
#EastRPT
#TDJ
Stopped this as the two passengers were not wearing their seatbelts. Transpired the the driver wasn't insured and didn't have a licence either. Vehicle seized, driver & passengers all reported.
I'm guessing that this delivery rider was far too busy dropping food off to the hungry residents of East London, to realise that his tyres were balder than my head. Rider reported and a prohibition notice issued.
If you breakdown on a fast road, please call the police on 999. It is an emergency as you're in a very dangerous situation. Don't do what the driver of this car did and just disappear. We're now stuck here awaiting our recovery truck.
You may recall a collision involving a Lamborghini Urus on the Royal Docks Rd in Beckton not so long ago. Due to this we have been carrying out speed enforcement at this location. The driver caught at this speed was aware of said collision, yet still drove at 90MPH.
#fatal4
#TDJ
2nd ticket issued was for a car with no MOT. It has expired in January 2022. The driver did have one booked...... for the 1st of April. No, he wasn't joking. Advised that he was not allowed to drive his vehicle unless he's going directly to a pre booked MOT. Driver reported.
This vehicle was stopped on the A12 Redbridge roundabout. Driver was alone in the car, driving on a provisional licence and without insurance.
#seized
#rtpc
Thought I'd just stopped Benjamin Button. Turns out it was a 24yr old trying to fob me off with a false name and a 1958 date of birth. After pointing out he's getting close to turning a traffic offence into a criminal one, he gave his real info. Not insured, provisional licence.
2nd stop of the day was for a van driver using his mobile phone whilst driving. I was beside him for half a mile, filiming him on my cars camera . I put my blue lights on to try to get his attention. No reaction. Sirens did the trick though. Stopped and reported.
#fatal4
#TDJ
Three week vehicle examiners course starts tomorrow. I know absolutely nothing about how vehicles work. I can drive them, fuel them, check tyres, oil etc. How they actually work, I've not got a clue. Not sure if that's a help or a hindrance for the course. I'll find out tomorrow.
When you're posted on a motorbike at work, and you are boiling hot so quickly grab a bottle of water, only to find its sparkling. I hate sparkling water, it's just plain weird lol.
Stopped a car in Romford that was making quite a racket. Upon inspection we found he had removed his silencer. In its place was this exhaust pipe and message. Thanks for the heads up 😂😂😂 Driver reported.
If you are to make such a claim, make sure that I hadn't checked the signs before I commenced, as per my statement. Then check that I didn't go back the next night, confirm that the signs were present and correct, before I carried out more speed enforcement. Doh 🤦♂️
@wiardsterk
I'm also a keen cyclist, but i stop at red lights. It's the law. If cyclists and motorists don't want to get a ticket from me, don't brake the law in front of me. If you do, then you have to accept the consequences.
Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you're all enjoying your mornings. I'm here on the A12 protecting motorists from driving in to this big old puddle. Safe travels.
Policing our current priority road, which is the A10 from Stamford Hill to the City border. Tickets issued for no seatbelts (Fatal4) and cyclists contravening red ATS. A few seemed shocked that they had to stop. It's 69 of the Highway code, backed up by S36 RTA 1988.
Next week I'll be targeting tailgaters. Remember, it's two seconds behind the car in front, not two car lengths. The quicker you drive, the bigger the gap.
One stolen motor vehicle stopped in Dagenham. Driver arrested for theft of motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified and for failing to appear at court in December 2019. Another happy owner reunited with their car.
#EASTRTPC
#TDJ
OE33L today with 2357T.
Top left, seized as driver held a provisional licence.
Bottom left, seized as driver had no insurance.
Right hand pic, seized as driver had no insurance.
Also ticketed two drivers for no seatbelts, and another for no MOT.
There's still 4 hrs to go.
This vehicle was stopped in Barkingside as it was shown as being uninsured. The driver was unable to provide proof that he was insured. Driver reported and vehicle seized.