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if you're going to turn up at the police station to reclaim your previously seized vehicle for no insurance, it might be worth checking that the car you turn up in is covered on your policy first. this lambo is now on its way to join his other car. driver reported
#OpWolverine
After complaints from the public regarding the manner of driving of a Lamborghini, it was stopped by
#RPTF
patrol on Green lane Bolton. Driver stated he was on the way to his wedding! Unfortunately the vows will have to wait as he failed a drugs test and was then arrested
#fatal4
The driver of this Lamborghini felt the need to use Stevenson Square
@GMPCityCentre
as a racetrack, in full view of a liveried firearms patrol. Turns out him being a named driver on his parents Golf didn't cover him to drive the vehicle so it has been seized for no insurance.
On 13/08/18 a fiat punto breached a police closure on St Peter's Way Bolton risking the safety of officers at the scene. this week Mardoche Koko from birmingham was sentenced for due care and insurance fraud, he received fines totalling £1000 + 5 points plus 14 days imprisonment
This rider tried to engage
#traffic
in a pursuit by pointing "gun fingers" gesturing about our recent fallen colleague. It didn't end well when he was stopped and arrested for No Ins, Sec5aRTA, Sec5POA and Resist Arrest.
#RPUwest
The driver of this VW Bora decided he didn’t want to wait in traffic like everyone else and use the hard shoulder, not knowing he was passing an unmarked traffic car
#XT64
. Stopped and found to also have a fraudulent insurance policy! Vehicle seized. Reported for all offences.
Who says we only chase people in cars? Having been arrested in the back of an ambulance for theft, drugs & weapons offences this perp thought he could get away. What he hadn't counted on was XTG1 from RPU 3 being ready to tackle him. Show the officer some love X followers!
#GMPTraffic
saw this Batman Wannabee over revving his engine whilst driving round the city tonight. However, Alfred forget to insure the fake Dark Knight's ride, so we did the Joker a favour and seized the Batmobile. 'KA-POW 'he's now on the bus back to Wayne Manor.
This Rolls Royce was seized last month by GMP patrols on Deansgate as the driver did not have insurance. The alleged owner has since been unable to prove legitimate ownership, so this £129K car will be auctioned off for a bargain price soon.
Stolen Nissan Qashqai was sighted by
#GMPSRTT
patrol in manchester city centre. Car then failed to stop and was pursued out the city before it then travelled the wrong way along Princess Road causing other road users to take evasive action. Tactical contact used and 5 arrested
To all who rung 999 this morning, concerned for the safety of one of our officers on the M56: Sincere thank you!! The PC had stopped a male CYCLING on the motorway, who then decided to fight the officer, after declaring he wasn't going to stop - Promptly arrested! THANK YOU ❤️
This cheeky devil came to our attention on Ashton Old Road, no insurance = seized his Audi RS3 and reported him.
Driver's reply - 'Is this necessary, the owner is my mate and a top Manchester Footballer'
#GMPTraffic
- 'Yes it is, good for him, we prefer F1 anyway thanks'
This BMW driver joined the
#M60
#Oldham
at excess speed, flashing his headlights at other motorists to move out of the way. He then got "lit up" by the Motorway Sergeant who was on hand to witness events. Already on 9 pts, a day out in court awaits.
@NWmwaypolice
To the several vehicles that contravened the red X on the M60 at Junction 6, your notice of intended prosecution is in the post. Emergency services were in the carriageway and you put everyone at risk.
#noexcuse
Taken on Deansgate at 0015hr on what should be a bustling and thriving Saturday night. Very strange and uncertain times at the moment but glad to see the people of Manchester staying at home to help our NHS and stop the spread.
#RPUwest
#traffic
After yesterday’s comments from a few tweeters about how we should catch “real offenders”, how’s about this one? Female speeding on Mancunian Way, pulled over, found to have no insurance & was also disqualified. Arrested, vehicle seized & off to court.
#GMP
#Manchester
#Police
This delivery cyclist rode past three marked
#GMPSRTT
Motorcyclists and straight through the red light with trams and pedestrians crossing in
@GMPCityCentre
on Tuesday. Clear disregard for the law and other road users. We caught up with him and offered him a TOR for his troubles.
#WIGAN
Yesterday afternoon one of our RPU patrols saw an off-road motorcycle being ridden antisocially on Ormskirk Road, Pemberton. The motorcyclist, was riding an unregistered and uninsured motorcycle. Tactical contact made, pursuit prevented and the motorcycle was seized.
Sitting in lane 2 at 45 mph when lane 1 is empty is inconsiderate and careless and an example of the poor driving that some drivers seem oblivious to. This driver was stopped and reported for careless driving on the
#M60
near Oldham.
#ZME02
@NWmwaypolice
The wheels on this bus no longer go round and round! The driver was so unfit through drink/drugs that he thought his bus was a tram and decided to drive along the tram tracks! 🤦♂️ Driver
#arrested
for several offences and blood samples taken!
@GMPWythenshawe
Bentley Bentayga collected brand new only hours before being stopped by
#GMPSRTT
for travelling at speed, on opposite side of road, through red lights and whilst driver using his phone. Previous section 59 warning for the driver so vehicle seized and driver reported for offences.
#OP
Considerate at Rochdale Road, Bury
The driver of this Mercedes, was stopped using a mobile phone and found to have 10 points on their driving licence. Driver asked if we could let them off with a warning - No, you're a risk driver and now facing a ban. Summons to court.
The Lamborghini was pursued through the city before being stopped on fountain street and the driver detained. Arrested drink drive, drug drive +cannabis, no insurance, failing to stop for police, driving with no front registration. Vehicle seized
Soon we will be carrying these in our fleet of traffic cars
`Trauma Teddies` will be given to Children at scenes to keep them calm & to act as a comfort during what can be very difficult times for them
100 Teddies have been donated to us by local Manchester company, S Ryder Ltd
That's not a doll lay on the front seat. That's a real baby. Subsequently need your help X followers - Your help to publicise far & wide that whilst our mission is to work with drivers to promote safer roads, NO discretion will be shown to those who endanger vulnerable passengers
Male wanted for 6 months on a prison recall was spotted by an RPU officer in Salford this afternoon. This criminal had the audacity to make the RPU cop get out of his 4x4 and chase him on foot. When detained this he found to have a large quantity of stolen property in his coat.
Toyota Yaris stopped having been followed for 2 junctions holding the middle lane. The motorway around was completely clear and caused inconvenience to other road users having to go to lane 3 back to 1 to overtake. TOR issued. Always drive in the left lane when the road is clear!
🎵 I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.
So tell me what you want, what you really, really want.
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
I really, really, really wanna summons from GMP for parking on a zigazig ah 🎵
M60 Jct 3 CW - Driver tailgating others on motorway. Stopped argues about police powers for a bit. We were happy to advise on those and also happy to advise him he has no license either. Reported for the lot to court
#Seizeds165
#Karma
First job of the day for the
#ARelief
#TransportUnit
.
This driver on Delaunays Road thought it was OK to force vulnerable people to walk into oncoming traffic on an icy morning in Crumpsall.
He has been issued a fine and vehicle seized.
#PavementsAreForPeople
#TrafficPCSO
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We see all kinds of speeding vehicles on our roads in Greater Manchester.
This van was caught on a Friday and not on a Sundae.
This Ice Cream vans speed was recorded at 62 MPH we can't cone-done that behaviour.
This Golf was spotted at High Speed in Glodwick, Oldham. Pursued and later found abandoned. Seized No insurance. Keeper then tried to report it stolen but forgot about the CCTV showing him walking away! Arrested and bailed.
#RPU
- We were born on a day but it wasnt yesterday!
Despite having a £200k Lamborghini Urus, Driver could not provide any proof of insurance at the roadside in Rochdale. Vehicle seized under S165 RTA, Driver will report to the
#OpWolverine
Team at GMP, who probably have heard this load of Bull before ! 🐮
To the 34 drivers who ignored the red X's on the M60 today between j13 + j12 your letters are in the post. To the 4 drivers who drove up behind the liveried traffic car on the hard shoulder expect a delivery from the post man too. Driving like this won't be ignored.
@NWmwaypolice
Mercedes seen at 56mph in lane 3 of the empty
#M60
nr. Blackley. When signalled to stop, driver stopped in lane 3 putting everyone's lives at risk, inc. his pregnant passenger & children. Reported No Insurance and drive w/o due care. Vehicle
#seized
#165
@NWmwaypolice
This Ambulance was reportedly carrying a family when it arrived at
#Asda
Harpurhey with blue lights flashing. Occupants promptly went inside to do their shopping. Our divisional colleagues tracked them down & the driver was found to be disqualified & also wanted by the court.
This Range Rover was stopped on the M602 Salford for No Insurance & tinted plates. Driver tried to claim he was insured by showing a screen shot of his policy which expired in January. Driver then provided a + drug sample. Arrested & vehicle seized.
#GMP
#FatalFour
#RangeRover
#XM
#XT
#SaferTransportTeam
It's a beautiful day...to seize 2 more Lamborghinis. You would have thought the drivers of these vehicles would've learnt the lesson from their mate yesterday, but no.
Seized for anti-social driving under the Police Reform Act.
Thanks to a concerned member of the public who saw the vehicle being driven erratically whilst the driver wore a Halloween mask, the bin waggon was located in Walkden + the driver detained. He would provide a positive breath sample of 91!! Also failed drugs test
#arrested
#fatal4
The driver of this Focus failed to stop for Police in Salford this evening. He ran off with the car keys and his drugs but fortunately for us, he left his mum, who wasn’t to impressed, in the car for us to talk to! Vehicle seized.
#Driveinsured
@DriveInsured
#GMP
#Salford
#GMPSRTT
Stolen moped on false plates with 2 on board
Came a cropper on Blackfriers, arrested carrying offensive weapons after coming into contact with our unmarked vehicle
This Lamborghini Huracan was seen on the M60 near Swinton today with a number plate that didn't exist on PNC. Vehicle stopped & driver found to be using his friends car without insurance. Vehicle seized & driver reported for offences.
#GMP
#Lamborghini
#Seized
#S165
@NWmwaypolice
As a result of this inconsiderate parking during last night's
#MUFC
fixture, an elderly female fell from her wheelchair whilst trying to get around the car to get off the kerb. Consider the effect of your actions on others when you dump your vehicle.
@TraffordCouncil
#TrafficPCSO
's
This car was parked near to the football ground
#Trafford
today.
The car took a penalty & lost!
Traffic Offence Report issued and vehicle towed away for obstruction.
Unbelievable & not the first at this location.
Multiple reports of different coloured Lambos being driven Anti socially this weekend at Bolton, all now identified. Orange felt it was a great idea to race up to a Police scene revving engine loudly at 4am. Driver reported due care offence and given s59 warning.
#noBULLtaken
Sudden congestion in lane 2 usually means one thing...a
#lanehogger
. On being signalled to pull over the driver then failed to stop for almost a mile until he was encouraged onto the hard shoulder by
#ZME02
nr.
#Oldham
. Traffic Offence Report issued.
@NWmwaypolice
RTC M66 near to junction 1
The driver of this Lamborghini lost control on standing water and took out a section of barrier before making off on foot prior to police arrival.
A very expensive mistake.... They don't make very good boats !
vehicle recovered and enqs ongoing
Stolen vehicle displaying false plates sighted by
#RPTF
in
@GMPBurySouth
. Boxed in with RPU patrols, preventing a pursuit.
Found to be stolen a few days ago from Devon.
The driver is also disqualified, both occupants arrested and very upset to be missing the FA cup final!
A huge Thankyou to Mr Ahmed, Taxi Driver, witnessed a Polo driven dangerously and gave timely updates on where the driver was headed, until XT were able to catch up and use safe tactics to stop the driver, he was double the drink drive limit, no licence and no insurance. 🤩
Occurred on Outwood Rd, Radcliffe at 1830hrs.
Once stopped the rider became aggressive towards police and CS Spray was deployed. A member of the public helped our officer in restraining the rider until backup arrived. We would like to thank that person if you could help share.
#TrafficPCSO
's
We came across this van on A6 Stockport Road in Levenshulme earlier this evening.
The driver couldn't see an issue with the parking, blocking tactile kerb & also into traffic.
Traffic Offence Report issued to the disgruntled driver.
It's a hot one in Bolton, but you still must wear a seatbelt whilst driving. Even if it's the school run, under the arm pit is not wearing it, worse - kids pick up on bad habits. Especially if you're an unlicensed and uninsured driver! Car Seized, Parent Summonsed.
#beltup
@gmptraffic
saw a cyclist riding past red lights in the city. Refusing to stop he believed we had no powers if he had no helmet on. After 3 failed Police stops, we introduced him to Rugby as a new sport.
Charged: Dangerous Cycling, Fail to stop. Obstruct Police.
This Lamborghini had been sighted being driven in a anti social manner earlier this evening on Wilmslow Road, having been warned under S59, the driver then continued to drive in such manner! Car seized and hes been reported for driving without due care and attention.
just stopped this Vauxhall Corsa on Old clough Lane Worsley having observed the driver face timing her mother whilst driving along the East Lancashire road.....
she was that distracted that she didn't even notice the traffic car next to her .
TOR issued.
Audi S3 was stopped on the hard shoulder of the Airport Spur. Driver wanted to avoid parking charges, collecting family. Spoken to by
#ME54
who also noticed his illegal plates & checks revealed he also had no insurance! Vehicle seized. Reported for all 3 offences
@NWmwaypolice
Don't worry if you can't get hold of your heroin dealer. He's safe, we've seized his drugs, his car & he's staying overnight with us after
#TransportUnit
arrested him for suspected drug dealing. He's a very popular person, his seized phone is red hot & hasn't stopped ringing. 👀
Home made L plate and doing 30mph on a motorway got our spider senses going. And yes, girlfriend teaching boyfriend to drive on a motorway and without dual controls, not complying to regulations. Both prosecuted before swapping seats.
#CVU
#Saferroads
Driver of this Yaris joins at J10 of the M60 and immediately moves over to the middle lane despite there being no traffic ahead. Approaching traffic has to use lane 3 back to lane 1 to overtake. Stopped & TOR issued. Driver says “I always use the middle lane!” 🤦🏼♂️
The driver of this Astra had no insurance, no license and the vehicle had no tax or MOT. But apparently it was “a bit petty” to be seizing the vehicle and reporting the driver to court.
#CVU
motorcyclist sighted this Surron
@GMPSalford
this afternoon ridden by a male wearing a balaclava. After a pursuit and with assistance from colleagues and
#NPAS
detained the rider on the M602
#arrested
, bike
#Seized165
, Charged dangerous driving FTS, no licence or insurance.
“You need a warrant to take it”... Well, when you’re riding it at people on a pavement in
@GMPstretford
, without insurance or a licence, the road traffic act says
#XT51
can seize it
#165
. Rider refused to pass details and was arrested for obstruct police and document offences!
This bus was stopped in Trafford for doing 40mph in a 30 in October. The driver was surprisingly found to be disqualified. At court, Scott Marsden, 3/9/1987 was yesterday given an 8 week prison sentence - suspended for 12mths. Also found guilty for no Insurance & speeding.
#GMP
Stopped today on M60 for using his phone.
Tried giving his brothers details but was found out!
No licence, no insurance, disqualified from driving, positive for drugs (cocaine) & also wanted by
@LancsPolice
.
Off to custody it is....
@NWmwaypolice
#S165
#XB2
#NotTheBestMove
The driver of this vehicle didn’t noticed the
#GMPCVU
Sgt traveling behind him for well over a mile on a fully liveried Police motorcycle on Kearsley Road, Radcliffe due to being engrossed with his mobile phone.
Driver reported
#saferroads
#GMP
#CVU
#fatal4
The roads are not a racetrack despite some peoples belief. Vehicle stopped M61 with a top speed of 136mph...excuse "I shouldn't be out as Im only going to see my girlfriend" Hope she likes being picked up by bus for her next date
#fatal5
Our motorway patrol returned to his vehicle on the westbound Birch Services M62 to find these treats left on the windscreen by a member of the public. It was very much appreciated!
@NWmwaypolice
Anyone in Rochdale who sees a muddy Chap wearing a Balaclava, can you tell him that we have his helmet and motorcycle after he failed to stop for XTK1, he fell off in a puddle and ran away. We will make all necessary arrangements to turn it into a bean can for you.
Please drive to the conditions, not the limit. The driver of this Tesla on the A666 in Bolton found out the hard way what heavy rain and standing water can do to a vehicle. Luckily no serious injuries.
#GMP
#RPU
#Tesla
#Bolton
After being sat behind this private hire car on the M56 for over 2 miles while it sat in lane 2
#ME58
stopped the driver to ask why he didn't move over. He replied "I didn't want to kerb my alloy" we really hoped he was joking... Turns out he wasn't !TOR issued
@NWmwaypolice
#GMPSRTT
Audi driver on Wilmslow Road tonight.
Drives in front of our motorcycle officers revving his RS3, excess noise and wheel spinning.
Guess what?
Its a long walk to Blackburn from here.
If you plan on driving your car in an anti-social manner don’t do it with a liveried Police Volvo behind you.. And certainly not if you are a disqualified driver. Driver arrested and the AMG seized.
#GMPCVU
#GMPSRTT
#OPWOLVERINE
BATMAN RETURNS, our fake Batman tried to Riddler his way out of trouble, but
#OpWolverine
Officers were the Bane of his life proving NO insurance cover for the fake Batmobile when
#GMPTraffic
seized at the weekend.
"HOLY SIX POINTS on your licence Batman!" said Robin.
Apparently if you’re picking your friend up from the airport it’s okay to drive along
#M56
whilst using your phone. In your uncles uninsured car, when you don’t have a licence allowing you to drive! Vehicle stopped by
#ME51
, driver reported and vehicle seized
#165
@NWmwaypolice
Todays top excuse in Salford for not having business insurance. “Officer, I’m collecting it for personal use to make something nice out of it.”
Really? not even Anthony Gormley could create a work of art out of a washing machine, a cooker, a motorbike and a zimmer frame.
#OpAvro
One from Tuesday afternoon.
Were you one of the 67 drivers who ignored this red X on the M60 in the space of 30 minutes? If so, expect some correspondence from us.
Using a closed lane is dangerous!
#SmileYoureOnCamera
#GMPSRTT
@NWMwayPolice
It's not acceptable for vehicles to be on the pavement & pedestrians to be walking in the road. It's putting those most vulnerable at risk.
Vehicles issued Traffic Offence Reports for obstruction by our
#TrafficPCSO
.
#PavementsForPeople
#PavementParking
#XT21
stopped this vehicle in Cheetham Hill. Driver was found to be a provisional licence holder who failed his test earlier on in the day, but decided to drive away from the test centre in his vehicle anyway! 🤦♂️ Vehicle seized
#165
and driver reported
To all the drivers who ignored the red X on the M602 eastbound in lanes 1 and 2 today between 14:30 and 15:00hrs, expect a letter in the post. The signs are there to protect the officers and public who are in the live lane dealing with the incident.
@NWmwaypolice
People say your wedding day goes too fast. Maybe not as fast as the groom was travelling in this Lamborghini. Racing his groomsmen & reaching speeds of 120mph is a great way to ensure your wedding day ends in disaster! Vehicle seized
#S59
& gifted a day in court!
@NWmwaypolice
Vehicle stopped by XT64 due to having no insurance. Driver stated he had an hours policy. Checks revealed this policy was last taken out in July therefore out of date by many hours. Vehicle seized driver reported.
a 16yr old male was arrested this evening by
#GMPTransportUnit
officers at Victoria Metrolink station after a stop/search uncovered this 16 inch knife hidden in his waistband. He's now in a cell and another dangerous weapon has been taken off the streets.
#bootsontheground
During the busy Eid celebrations along wilmslow road, why would you drive this without a front bumper and protruding parts. Seized dangerous condition, driver reported.
#CVU
#Saferroads
These two georgous Labradors were found running around the M66 at Bury. Rescued by a kind member of the public with the help of
@NWmwaypolice
Please retweet to help us find the owners as the dogs are not microchipped.
@GMPBuryNorth
GMP Log 446 14/03/18 refers.
If you fail your driving test, you mustn't continue to drive anyway, as this female lane hogger found out a short while ago. After failing to respond to the blue lights for 2 miles, she was finally stopped. Vehicle
#seized
and summonsed to court.
@nwmwaypolice