Central Motorway Police Group covers
@StaffsPolice
@WMPolice
. DO NOT text or tweet when driving. Call 999 in emergency. Non emergency via Live Chat or call 101.
M6 J12 to J13 a eagle eyed
@HighwaysWMIDS
who was monitoring the CCTV cameras notice the occupants of a Passat dumping rubbish in a ERA bay. We intercepted the vehicle M6 J14 to J15 and escorted them back clear their rubbish up. Details passed to
@EnvAgency
. 5419
HGV driver informed us that he'd seen a car driver on M6 at J9 masterbating whilst driving! Unmarked Police car spotted offender going through J7...his pleasure was short lived and he was dealt with accordingly! We must point out it's not only illegal but highly dangerous!🙈🚔
People often tell us ‘shouldn’t you be out catching rapists and murderers rather than persecuting motorists?!’ Today I stopped a car and the driver was a convicted rapist from the Czech Republic- wanted by immigration for deportation ✈️ 5453
This lane hog on the M6 at Keele was politely asked to move to lane one, he was eating a sandwich and decided to tell the Officer in an unmarked car to ‘go away’ (or swear words to that effect). Driver stopped, found to have no insurance, reported for no insurance and due care🤦🏻♂️
We have just followed this vehicle for a staggering 8 miles along a completely empty Motorway, constantly driving in lane 2 .. vehicle stopped and driver reported for the offence ... 4882YF
if you were one of the 11 drivers using their hand held mobile phone to film the scene of a serious RTC M6 nr J7 this morning, then not only do you need to have serious word with yourself, but you'll be hearing from us. 6 points and fine.
#PointsDontMakePrizes
5731YF
To the irresponsible driver who was travelling M6 NB through J10 in lane 4 holding their mobile phone up filming the scene on the SB carriageway expect a summons through the post very soon.
#stupidity
😠NJ
Vehicle stopped as had two unrestrained children (8 months & 2 years), so driver reported.
Unfortunately for the driver, she didn’t have insurance, so we took her car.
And unfortunately for the passenger, he was wanted by
@WMPolice
, so we took him...
#CMPGspecials
SC
Officers dealing with a motorist just off junc 1
#M5
just had a shock when a car pulled up asking for help....lady in labour in the car gives birth to a healthy baby boy a minute later!!! Mum & baby doing great with
@OFFICIALWMAS
officers however now need a cup of tea & 🍩🍩👼🚔
yesterday, another HGV leaving the Motorway just past Junction 7 of the M6 South, as a result of a tyre blow out. Driver was very fortunate to get out alive with minor injuries. Please check your tyres regularly for yours and everyone’s else’s safety!
#fatal4
2251
To the owner of this Golf. We have your car after you left it abandoned in the middle lane of A38M. Please contact us and explain why you walked away and made no effort to call the police. Caused unnecessary congestion and putting own lives at risk standing in middle of a Mway
Van stopped on
#M6Toll
turns out that it's stolen!!! To avoid detection the occupants had cunningly put false registration plates on the van...... the only downside? The registration they chose to use belongs to another stolen van!!! 2 off to custody!!
#youcouldntmakeitup
🤦♂️🤦🏻♂️🚔
Lane hoggers. Drivers biggest pet hate. This driver has been reported after being followed down an otherwise empty toll road in Cannock for three miles. The video speaks for itself
We’ve just stopped this vehicle on the M6 toll after diving in lane 2 for almost 4 miles. Upon stopping him, he wasn’t insured and driving on an Albanian driving licence. Further checks show he is an illegal immigrant... car to the crusher, male to a cell.
@UKBorder
5453/23571
Working with
@HighwaysWMIDS
we managed to locate these people escort them back which was a 40mile round trip and make them clean up their rubbish. We will not tolerate this behaviour.
Vehicle stopped as was driving on M6 without lights, and we ask “Do you know why I’ve stopped you?”
“Because I have no licence or insurance?”
“No...but let’s start with that shall we”
#CMPGspecials
@DriveInsured
SC
We stopped this
#Porsche
on the M6 after we believed it be being used by a disqualified driver. He was in the passenger seat, brilliant. But his friend he had asked to drive him about, he didn’t have a licence or any insurance 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️.
#Seized
Tailgating aggressively on the M42
Pushing past cars already overtaking
Then the driver flips the bird to unmarked police car pulling in front to stop him
Instant deflation of bravado and ego did occur
Court awaits
5731YF
D unit
Yesterday we saw the occupants of this van fly tipping. After a footchase we caught them. Checks revealed the van was displaying false plates and the driver had no documentation for it. Court appearance now awaits after they cleared all the rubbish up.
If you think this is an acceptable way to transport your children on the M6 then we will stop you. Sadly this driver didn’t have a driving licence or insurance either so it’s been seized. Relevant safeguard referrals put in place too 5453/22564
Sorry kids, Mr Whippy won't be coming to visit you today. He's been a naughty boy and not taken out any insurance, so he's coming for a free ride on the back of a lorry. Hopefully by the time the sun comes out he'll have learnt how to behave properly.
We saw this car driving through the roadworks on the M6, with the driver on her phone.
Having stopped the car, as well as finding out she was transporting her two young children, we also established she didn’t have insurance. Or a licence.
Vehicle seized with
#CMPGspecials
M6 J10a to J10 this recovery truck decided to speed up behind our unmarked car & flash them out the way. Vehicle stopped M6 J9 after initially failing to comply with request to stop at J10. Driver had no insurance and no licence. Vehicle seized and driver off to court. 5419YF
We have responded to a report of a vehicle being stripped of parts. Upon arrival we located the stolen vehicle, a cloned van and also arrested one person, after he decided to hide in the bushes without putting his phone on silent!
Prefect example of why we are taking enforcement action against lane hogging and tailgating.
#OpProximity
This professional driver was travelling below the national speed limit holding lane 3 for 3 miles before we stopped them!
#OpLightning
@StaffsPolice
@NPTStafford
C-Unit
We decided to stop this taxi as we couldn't read the number plate ... I bet the paying passengers are happy we did as the driver is disqualified from driving 😳 and hence no insurance and no longer a licenced cab.
Vehicle sized and driver dealt with for numerous offences.4882YF
Stopped a male driver M6 at our depot after a report of possible drink driving. All clear for alcohol and drugs but our checks identify an
@Interpol
notice - he’s wanted for a €43 million fraud in Europe, and is now in our cells for Court tomorrow. 23108
Vehicle stopped after being seen driving along the M5. It’s a miracle this didn’t fall off causing injury to anyone and a danger to other road users. Driver reported - Vehicle prohibited 🚫
#loadsafety
HGV driver dealt with driving through the roadworks at Stafford in excess of the 50mph speed limit, intimidating other motorists by close tailgating and flashing headlights, also undertaking on wet roads. Reported for driving without due care
#shouldknowbetter
5433
We've had a shock this morning! This vehicle was driving the wrong way up the entry slip road at J12 M6, head on towards OT21. Thankfully they stopped before we hit them! Driver arrested, blowing over 3 times legal limit at the roadside. 8425
Quite miraculously, the driver of this Audi has walked away with only minor injuries after a collision with a stationary HGV (J8-J9 of M6) When people ask why do Motorway Officers deal with people for Driving without Due Care & Attention, here is your answer!
#fatal4
2251
Driver stopped while watching a video on his phone stated he was a social media ‘influencer’ with 10’s of thousands of followers. We are hoping his next post encourages at least some of his followers to leave their phone in the glovebox while driving.
#fatal4
5433
driver of this HGV thought it was acceptable to take his break and have a cup of tea on a live lane on-slip at J7 of the M6 North! Dealt with for Dangerous Drive! Courts disqualified him from driving for 12 months, 200 hrs unpaid work and a substantial fine! 7380
To those obeying the red 'X' M6 J14-J13 thank you!
For the 100+ vehicles that didn't bother, expect a letter in the post with some points and a fine attached. Red 'X' means lane closed, probably because someone is in danger!
#redx
#happynewyear
#laneclosed
#pointswinprizes
8425
Male arrested for theft of motor vehicle, within 30 mins of the vehicle being taken.
Vehicle recovered complete with family Christmas presents on the back seat, which were returned to the family swiftly.
Not all Santa's wear red.
5731YF
D unit
We're saying goodbye to a true CMPG legend today. PC Morris Watson is retiring after 30 years service. A true professional who will be missed by all of us. Thank you for your service Morris and best wishes for the future. 4534YF
The driver of this car on the M6 had 6 passengers, an 18 month old unrestrained child, no seat belt on, no insurance and only a provisional licence. Court appearance awaits.
This beauty was making its way along the M6 in Staffordshire. The load was dangerously insecure and unbalanced, it had an MOT that expired back in June, defective lights and indicators and defective brakes. Thanks to team work with
#DVSA
the vehicle has been prohibited 4464YF
A bit late turning out tonight.... 5th batch of paperwork sent out to the drivers that contravened the Red X signal at the collisions yesterday, on the M6 in the
@StaffsPolice
area...oh and for the drivers who drove past filming we didn't leave you out either.. 4882YF
totally unacceptable speed in a 50mph speed limit, on the A454 Black Country Route, off J10 of the M6!! Driver will receive a substantial disqualification!
#fatal4
#speedkills
#Section59
C Unit Perry Barr
Thank you, its seems the message is sinking in, this was the M6 South a short time ago. Please listen to
#govuk
advice and only travel if it is essential.
#COVID19
#StayHomeSaveLives
👍🏼MM
1/2 - Yesterday we attended to a broken down HGV in a live lane M6 J9. We conducted a safety check on the load and found the load consisted of 2 stolen Ranger Range chopped up. Stolen from
@HertsPolice
&
@EssexPoliceUK
area only a few days ago
Drink driver arrested. M6 southbound nr junction 6.
This chap could not hold a lane as he drove down the motorway.
Has blown 111.
This being over 3 times the limit.
Checks show he's already disqualified for the same!
#DontDrinkAndDrive
D unit
5731YF
0561
“Why did you stop me?”
“To check your licence and insurance”
“Yeah - but why me?”
“Have you got a licence and insurance?”
“No”
“Then we’re good at our job then”
Vehicle seized after a brief fail to stop in
#Birmingham
#CMPGspecials
70498
We have just witnessed 18 selfish individuals contravening the red 'X' traffic signals on the M5, putting
@HighwaysWMIDS
contractors lives at risk. All because you wanted to jump the queue.... we hope you enjoy the penalty points and fine coming your way
#CCTV
#WorkforceInRoad
Our primary role may be to Police the Motorway network….. However, we will not turn a blind eye to this clearly lazy parking on a pelican crossing. Driver reported and can expect 3 points and £100 fine! 4882/23468YF.
A stark reminder of the danger officers are all too often faced with, we pursued a 🚗 involved in very serious offences, they rammed us causing the airbags to deploy and injuring the 2 👮🏻♀️ inside. 4 arrested with large 🔪 Great teamwork with
@Trafficwmp
. Police are people too 😤RK
Officers from
@MerseyPolice
on deployment in Birmingham City Centre in support of
#Birmingham22
have stopped a 22 reg Range Rover. Driver has no licence or insurance. Tow truck on its way!
#opunity
Coventry based Force Response, Neighbourhood, West Midlands Fire and a special appearance by NPAS in a blue-light salute to the people who care for us at UHCW. 👏🏻
A call from a member of the public this morning concerned about a vehicle being driven M6 nb on three wheels. It fails to stop for us, tactical contact is used and the driver arrested. He’s heavily intoxicated 5453
This is the rear of a van hit by a car travelling in the same direction. Driver of that car is currently under arrest for drink driving
Three innocent chaps injured and several thousand motorists inconvenienced due to one man still not getting the message
#DontDrinkAndDrive
3️⃣7️⃣ drivers will be receiving a letter this Christmas but unfortunately it won't be from Santa 🎅
Slow down ❗️
#FATAL4
@M6tollRoad
@StaffsPolice
C-Unit Doxey
There was a report of a vehicle selling hooky gear at the services. Vehicle located and stopped, road side check carried out and everything in order
#lovelyjubbley
🤣👍0090
We're saying goodbye to a CMPG legend today. After 30 years service Alan 'Gally' Gallimore is hanging up his white cap. Gally, from all of us, have a long, happy and healthy retirement and thank you for your service. 4534YF
M6 J11 to J10a abnormal load stopped for a check. This one had no movement order, no operators licence, no tacho, incorrectly taxed, load insecure and the tractor unit in a dangerous condition. Vehicle seized & driver reported.
#pg9
#opnightstare
@TrafficCommsGB
@DVSAgovuk
5419
A vehicle has just drew level with our unmarked car, the driver happily chatting on his mobile phone.. when stopped his reply " I wasn't using it, I was listening to a voicemail" 🤦♂️
#thatsstillusingit
driver reported
#Fatal4
4882YF/23571YF
M6 J14 N/B officers conducted a stop check on a van and thought they met Fred Flintstone when they discovered a hole in the drivers footwell.
#footpower
. Van prohibited and driver reported for several offences. 5419/5737
This Audi failed to stop for two patrols this evening. His luck eventually ran out when he crashed and ran off. He kindly left us lots of clues to his identity, so will soon be speaking with us.
An eagle eyed motorist saw a female being assaulted by the male driver of a car they were in on M6 so fearful was she that she tried to get out of the moving car on the motorway. They called us and we were nearby, one violent man in the cells and a vulnerable lady safeguarded RK
The driver of this vehicle thought he could hide the fact he had no licence or insurance by using false plates, he then thought he could out run us. However his luck ran out, he crashed, is now without a car and is now off to court.
Fantastic teamwork saw 2 stolen vehicles containing a gang of very
dangerous criminals and weapons, were pre-emptively
#stung
together when exiting motorway at J11 of M6 & both pursued!! A number of dangerous offenders arrested including one bitten by PD Swift! 🚔🐾🐾👍🏻
@WMPDogs
Vehicle stopped, on the M6 in the
@StaffsPolice
area fitted with blue lights and false ariel's to dupe the public into thinking it was a emergency services vehicle. Driver now in custody with real police, enquiries ongoing .. 4882/23468 YF ...
This escort vehicle was transporting a customers septic tank, he overtook the unmarked police vehicle in lane 3 M5 J3-J2, travelling in excess of the speed limit of 60mph, when stopped the driver had no insurance for the work he is doing and no valid tax, seized
#opnightstare
Man stopped driving his children around on a provisional licence, in this vehicle which failed it's MOT several months ago on multiple dangerous defects.
Vehicle seized
Driver reportednfor a plethora of offences.
5731YF
The driver of this nice Rang Rover was stopped for speeding on the M6 Toll. He gave us details of someone who didn't have insurance. After realising this🤣 he gave us his real name. Dizzy driver and vehicle seized.Currently having his 📸 in custody. SA
#Shouldhavestayedathome
Thank you for all the messages of support for our officer this evening. He is in ICU surrounded by his family. Im sure they have seen the countless messages wishing him well. Any further updates will be provided by the main
@WMPolice
account.
#Thankyou
#ProtectTheProtectors
Impatient driver decides that he doesn't have to wait in the traffic like everyone else & uses the hard shoulder... straight past our unmarked car... Here's our officer politely informing him what his 30 seconds of offending will cost him...☺ 👍 3505
Stop to help broken down motorist on Salford Circus
#Birmingham
.
“Can you help us Officer? I’ve literally just bought it - I haven’t even got breakdown cover or insurance yet” 🤦🏼♂️
Let me help you with recovery then!
#NoInsurance
#WhatNotToSay
#CMPGspecials
SC
Morning, B unit back with you, this BMW was stopped after the driver was seen smoking with a 2 yr old child in the car who had no car seat or seatbelt. The driver when stopped was found to have no licence or insurance too so the car has been seized. Awesome parenting 😡⛔️💺
This lovely BMW I8 has been reported stolen from
@policescotland
, we were able to get it stopped as it passed through
@StaffsPolice
#TPAC
tactics! Fantastic result for the owner as it will be returned non the worse for its adventure! B unit on nights for you this evening RK
If your going to put false plates on your vehicle to hide the fact you've got no insurance.. probably best not use plates off a car thats got no insurance..🤦♂️
vehicle seized and driver dealt with for the offences ....4882...
Be advised this footage is not easy to watch.
This is what our officers do every single day. Put themselves at great risk to help keep communities safe every day.
fortunately events like this are rare, & we hope to see Gaz back at work soon. Thank you for your continued support
#BREAKINGNEWS
| New footage shows the horrifying moment one of our PCs was knocked down by a hijacked police car, in video released as the driver who then ran him over is jailed for 12 years. Full story ➡
The driver of this van was eating his chow mein whilst travelling on the M6 today, the vehicles also overweight and not refrigerated carrying frozen goods. Prohibited and reported . OT 11
Assisting our traffic colleagues Heartlands Parkway, with OP Hercules. Tackling the Unacceptable and obscene manners of driving
More than 10 vehicle pre-emptively stung.
Reported for driving offences and in need of new tyres
Expensive bills for reckless drivers
D unit
5731YF
M6 nb j15 a car has attempted to exit far too quickly at the junction and rolled it onto the northbound entry slip. Driver was found to have no insurance having only passed his test last month. Thankfully no serious injuries. Driver reported. 5453/22564
A drink driving check site conducted by C unit for 1 hour this morning bore a lot of fruit, 2 males arrested for immigration matters, a male arrested for failing to appear at court and a female arrested after blowing a whopping 105 at the roadside- 3 times the legal limit.
#fatal4
High speed undertaking on motorway J10- 10a, using mobile phone 😡.... when stopped we found him to be a disqualified driver, with two bald tyres and no insurance🤯. Vehicle prohibited and seized. Driver off to court to face a potential custodial sentence - 4914YF
This Vauxhall Vectra Hearse was stopped on the M6 near to Hilton Services as it didn’t have any insurance. Thankfully it was unladen 💀 and wasn’t undertaking 🙈. Anyways, it’s a dead busy day for us so we’re off to catch the next one. Driver reported. 5453
M6 J5 to J4a - Unfortunately load of motorists decided to ignore the closed lane & delayed us
@OFFICIALWMAS
@WestMidsFire
@HighwaysWMIDS
reaching a scene of someone requiring medical assistance. We will be sending out summons to these motorists. DO NOT DRIVE IN CLOSED LANES
We received multiple calls in relation to the manor of driving of the silver BMW M6 S/B J13. We managed to intercept the vehicle J9 and stop it. Driver apologised and say they were tired. Checks show they had no licence. Vehicle seized driver reported. 5419/20820
Officers dealing with a RTC yesterday on the M6 at j15, whilst having to cone out to close a lane a red x was set in lanes 1-3, 38 vehicles drove through these red x signs and drove towards officers in the carriageway. Expect a letter in the post soon
#roadsafety
ot61
If you must use a vehicle at night with no headlights on it would probably be best to avoid our liveried car, especially when all 3 occupants are wanted for immigration offences, false details and fake ID couldn’t fool us , 3 arrested, car seized and prohibited 🚫 4914
Multiple vehicles seized on the M5 motorway this morning.
No insurance.
Prohibitions for dangerous defects.
17 vehicles stopped and dealt with.
Roads are a little bit safer now
D unit
5731YF
M6 N/B Keele to 16, a concerned motorists called us reporting unrestrained children being carried in a car. Vehicle located with two unrestrained children in the rear. One was seated in this bouncer 🤦🏻♂️ Driver only had a provisional licence too. Vehicle seized. 4455YF.
We followed this driver along a virtually empty motorway for 7 miles constantly driving in lane 3 driving well under the speed limit. Driver stopped and reported for the offence
#goleft
4882/23468YF
Horse stolen from
@SandwellPolice
area this afternoon and within 10mins we located the horse box with the stolen horse in on the M6. We stopped it using tactics M6 J14 area with assistance from
@WMPDogs
@StaffsDogs
. Horse unharmed and safely recovered & taken back to owner. 5419
Just off J7 M6. Stop check on a Rolls Royce. Enquiries with the driver reveal they are not insured to drive it. Vehicle seized and driver reported. 5419