West Yorkshire Police - Roads Policing Unit. Proactively improving road safety and targeting criminal use of vehicles. NOT for reporting incidents. ☎️101 or 999
So this happened last night, M1 south at the South Yorks border. Report of a car coming the wrong way on the motorway. Our brave colleague stopped the oncoming traffic to face this and made a split second decision to prevent injuries to those behind him 👏
#team2
M1 Jct 40 Ossett a vehicle was stopped and seized for no insurance. The driver phoned his friend to come and pick him up........
That car was uninsured too......& the driver was drunk
#arrested
#team2
M62:Followed at over 90mph despite the weather. 3 occupants, from 3 different households in GMP on their way to get a take away. 3 Covid fines issued, one speeding ticket issued and as the car hadn’t been taxed since September last year, it was seized.
#WelcometoWestYorkshire
Vehicle stopped as showing no insurance. The driver claims he was just borrowing it. Despite an hours worth of phone calls he cannot show any insurance. Also given ticket for no front number plate.
#seized
#team3
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Please remember to ensure your new McLaren has a front plated fitted by the dealer and then make sure that you are insured to drive it off the forecourt.
#OpsSupport
#team3
#seized
Budding Han Solos. Please note that this is may look like the jump to light speed but this isn’t the time to do the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs. Please slow down and remember stopping distances are greatly increased in snow and ice. Stay safe
Funny but true - Armley Leeds, a Stolen Mercedes failed to stop for officers and tried to evade us by going down a ginnel to escape. But it wasn’t wide enough and the car got stuck. Driver arrested and removed via the sunroof
#team2
M606, Bradford - Officers on patrol were shocked to see this E-Scooter on the chevrons trying to join a live motorway lane with 70mph traffic. Scooter seized and rider reported. Privately owned E-Scooters cannot legally be used on a public road/pavement and only on private land.
Countances Way, Ilkley. Our Sergeant came across this little fella sleeping in the middle of the road! It's important to educate all about road safety, including our feathered friends in these conditions!🦉 🚓
Bradford: You may mistake this vehicle as being abandoned, however..This was “parked” and was left whilst the owner went and visited family some miles away. Vehicle has now been removed and the owner will have to come and speak with us before it’s returned.
#team5
#bikerboys
This is the control switch for my vehicles lights. It simply turns to the position the driver requires. When it’s foggy with reduced visibility, the ‘headlights on’ position is required. Perhaps you could be so kind as to do the same.
Tonight we say farewell and happy retirement to
@WYP_PCWILLIS
Motorway Martin. He’s hung up his belt for the last time, handed in the uniform and as a final gesture to his team, cooked pie and peas for our meal break with some lovely cream buns to finish.
Bowling Back Lane, Bradford - First Private Hire vehicle crashes into a wall, believed uninsured and no tax. Vehicle seized. Second Private Hire vehicle arrives to collect the first driver, also not taxed and also seized. Awaiting third vehicle 🤔
Seized in Huddersfield for no insurance after caught travelling at 136 mph on the M62. Driver on his way from Bolton to Bradford for a burger, believed he was using third party cover, found not to be the case! Reported to Court.
#team5
#operationalsupport
#fatal4
It is ‘fake news’ that you can drink 2 pints and be ok to drive. This does not take into account the much stronger beers of today. There is no ‘pint level’ where you are guaranteed to be ok. The best advice is not to drink at all and drive. Stay safe this Christmas.
To the great amusement of the rest of the office, one of our colleagues managed to fill a form in incorrectly, and prosecuted himself for driving an untaxed vehicle!
Definately a bunable offence? 😂🍩
Stourton, Leeds - four of the luckiest people our officers have ever seen following an RTC. Unbelievable how this did not result in multiple fatalities. Thankfully luck was on everybody’s side this evening.
Funny - Our Motorway unit stopped a wagon & was speaking to the driver. The driver said, ‘I’ve just come out of the services’ Our colleague replied; ‘You know, when I first saw you I thought you were a squaddie’ To which he replied, ‘No I’ve just come out of Wetherby services 😂
Not our usual type of passenger, PC Adie had a VIP to take to hospital when stuck in tail backs on the M1. Thankfully mum and baby 👶🏼 arrived safely and hopefully are doing well. All the best from
@WYP_RPU
over to
@NHSEngland
now
HGV spotted drifting onto the hard shoulder repeatedly on the M62 out at junction 23. Checks find driving hours offences, no paper to print Tacho records, the vehicle had no tax and the driver was not insured by the company to drive the vehicle.
#team3
#OperationalSupport
A lengthy sentence for this dangerous driver who our officers took off the roads. We will take whatever action is necessary to protect members of the public. Sometimes that means aborting a pursuit. Sometimes it means stopping the subject using force.
The Fatal 5 has been updated to the Fatal 6.
1. Excess speed
2. Distractions using a mobile phone
3. Drink & drug driving
4. Not wearing a seat belt
5. Careless driving
6. ❌Beans on Weetabix❌
We’ll be doubling our efforts to catch offenders
@weetabix
It's not every day you have a pursuit with a 51 year old stolen Morris Minor. Fagley area of Bradford. Can anybody explain how it didn't crash at this junction? 🤔😮
#operationalsupport
One motorist dealt with for driving without reasonable consideration for other road users, after being followed on the M1 Southbound for around five miles travelling at around 55-60mph in lane 3 of 4 with lanes 1&2 clear.
#usecorrectlane
#OperationalSupport
Good morning all & Happy New Year! We start as we mean to continue, this driver was seen swerving on the M1 Wakefield in and out of lanes. Vehicle stopped and driver OPL, 161mg at the road side, limit being 35mg.
#arrested
#T2RPU
Drink Driver arrested this morning still twice over the limit from last night. How did we catch the driver? Well if you exceed the speed limit and overtake a Police motorcyclist you will get stopped - if you smell of stale beer you will be asked for a breath sample. 🤔
Stopped on the M606, driver failing to wear a seatbelt, vehicle found to have emergency lights fitted to the front windscreen which the driver stated were to scare his friends! Reported for offences and lights seized.
#team5
#operationalsupport
Featherstone - A social media post claimed this vehicle ‘can’t stop, won’t stop’
Our Police intercept team attended to assist in the predicament of being ‘unable to stop’ and helped it come to a stop with the aid of a police stinger and helicopter.
Driver and passenger arrested
We raised our hands to the brilliant NHS staff at many hospitals across the force tonight. Here’s our appreciation at Leeds General Infirmary
#StayHomeSaveLifes
#NHS
@NHSuk
Our Police Motorcyclists have prepared their own mark of condolence and respect for PC Matt Lannie.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at
@SYPOperations
#BikerFamily
#PoliceFamily
Well after alot of hard work, these two new traffic cops have received their White Hats. A proud day for them and their tutors & supervision.
Keep up the good work gent's.
Stolen car comes into West Yorkshire on the
#M62
. The driver has tried to disguise the vehicles identity by changing the registration plates
Unfortunately the master criminal put registration plates on from another stolen car!
One in custody & car recovered
#Team4
#Bradford
The driver of this vehicle has totally amazed me. He lives in Manchester, picked a friend up near Manchester and has driven to Leeds to pick a further friend up to go and get food. All three persons have been dealt with. This so serious stuff people.
#socialisolation
THINK!!
Clayton, Bradford. Damage sustained to one of our cars rammed in a pursuit and resulting in minor injuries to one of our officers. Two arrested for burglary offences and one stolen vehicle recovered.
#Team5
#OperationalSupport
Whilst dealing with the RTC on the M1 the VW driver drove passed filming us on his phone. We stopped him and a ticket issued for using his mobile whilst driving and advised accordingly
#team2
Followed up the M606 at 100mph. Driver initially gives false details, then comes clean. Currently disqualified for drug driving. Vehicle
#seized
and driver will be summonsed to court.
#Team5
#OperationalSupport
M62 J22
🚔 Vehicle travelling at 100mph on motorway
🚔 Driver had no licence or insurance
🚔 Driving back to Staffordshire after visiting Bradford to buy food, breaching Covid
🚔 Driver and passenger arrested for Immigration offences
🚔Reported for Covid breach
🚔 Car seized
Ashworth Rd, Dewsbury - Driver collided with a vehicle, then the front porch of a house - before then continuing to drive for several metres with front door attached to car. Driver arrested suspected unfit through drink/drugs.
#wypthecost
#fatal4
If you’re going to drive around with tail lights out, in a car which is SORN and uninsured the best thing to say to traffic cop is probably not ‘Haven’t you got anything better to do?’ The clue is in the title TRAFFIC cop!!!
Stolen vehicle from West Midlands stopped and driver arrested on the M1 Leeds today. Upon a search numerous boxes containing what we believe to be drugs seized. Quality result
#team2
Vehicle caught out attention due to the number of rabbits on the verge of the motorway watching it pass. Found to be 20% over weight loaded with carrots. GFPN issued and prohibited until the load could be split.
#OpsSupport
#team3
A trailer full of parcels worth £250k was stolen in the early hours in Leeds.
@WYP_RPU
located the trailer and it’s goods within minutes and also recovered another vehicle used in the crime. Extensive enquiries on going
#Team5
#OperationalSupport
M1 South J.43-41. Vehicle sighted travelling at 50mph in middle lane. 7 vehicles had to pull out to lane 3 in order to overtake, even though lane 1 was completely clear. Driver stopped and reported for offence.
#OperationalSupport
#Team3
M1 north Wakefield today - This driver was more than double the speed limit. Imagine the carnage if they were to crash, the pressure on the NHS and all emergency services. Nevermind having to visit families of those involved
#slowdown
#team2
Big shout out to the very kind member of the public at Snowhill Retail Park, Wakefield yesterday (21/07). We had an extended shift, so went for some food. To then be told by the cashier that we didn't have to pay as someone in the queue had paid for us. We sincerely thank you. 👏
A64 York Road. Suspect vehicle failed to stop for police, it even rammed us at one point and drove the wrong way on the A64. This puts everyone’s lives at risk so they had to be tactically stopped by us making contact with it. Suspect in custody
#team2
Huddersfield* Motor home stolen from Surrey earlier this year found in a compound in Pole Moor on false number plates. Further search of this compound turned up a further 2 stolen motor homes also on false plates. All 3 vehicles recovered.
#notahappycamper
#team3
Fantastic initiative to sting this stolen vehicle as it drove away from the victims address near Hartshead. Vehicle recovered within 5 minutes of it been stolen. Property returned, no pursuit, no damage, no injuries. 👍🏼👍🏼
Our Motorway Patrol car attended a broken down vehicle incident. . .
We kindly arranged recovery for the Mini as it wasn't insured!
His mate turned up to assist but his car wasn't insured either
Both drivers reported, both cars to the compound!
#M606
#Bradford
#Team4
#Seized
Gibbet Street, Halifax. This vehicle was seen being driven, not on a recovery truck. This vehicle is in a dangerous condition. Windscreen, no wipers, no number plate. Driver reported for the offences.
Whilst dealing with a car on the M62 , it transpired the insurance expired. Whilst discussing this with the driver he claimed to be insured with Winston Churchill. Needless to say it caused a few laughs. Driver reported and the vehicle seized.
Bradford: This vehicle had been stolen 10 minutes prior to us sighting it. Within seconds the vehicle had all 4 wheels successfully stung and both occupants detained and vehicle recovered for
#CSI
examination.
#team5
#operationalsupport
Leeds Road, Lofthouse. Another example of proof that drinking and driving does not mix. Luckily driver was OK. He now knows what he wants for Christmas - a bus pass.
Leeds City Centre - Following a number of knifepoint robberies in the early hours we deployed and along with our Firearms colleagues arrested all four suspects after a foot chases through the city streets. Knives and several victim’s stolen property recovered. Leeds safer.
M621 - Driver of this one decided they didn’t want to wait in slow moving traffic like everyone else and decided to drive down the hard shoulder to exit the motorway. TOR issued with points and a fine likely to follow.
#Team5
#OperationalSupport
M62 Huddersfield. If you come to West Yorkshire, from Oldham, with 3 mates from different households, for take away food, in an untaxed car, this is what happens. Vehicle seized and 4 Covid fines issued.
#team5
#OpsRPU
Vehicle not registered with DVLA, when stopped driver turns out to be a learner with no supervision and no L plates, worse still that poor judgment is compounded by the fact driver has an infant child in the rear. Yet somehow it was all our fault as we’re prejudiced apparently
Hunslet area of Leeds. Citroen C8 pursued by our officers where it rammed two of our police cars in an attempt to escape.
@NPASCarrGate
in right place at right time and the vehicle followed and abandoned nearby. Both occupants arrested but not after one produced a knife!!!
M62 West
@WYP_LeedsSouth
have noticed the driver of this vehicle having a little chat on his mobile phone whilst driving. The look on his face when he noticed us level with him. One expensive phonecall later. The driver is now waiting on 6 points and £200 fine.
#WYPthecost
Both vehicles seized in Elland after seen racing each other, unfortunately the 3rd car was an unmarked Police car recording them! Both drivers reported for dangerous driving.
#team5
#streetsarenotforracing
Policing in 2018 - Electronic file completed on personal device for no insurance/licence, receipt printed and issued in the vehicle. ID confirmed through fingerprint device, all captured on HD cameras. Can’t be anything but a guilty plea at court 👍🏼😁 Bradford.
Today has finally arrived for PC 3747 Phil Stonebanks, his retirement. 30 years with West Yorkshire Police and many adventures during that time, including being on TV,
@C5TrafficCops
@InterceptorsTV
Thank you for your sevice you will be missed 🥳👏 Please share
@UKCopHumour
A sincere thank you to those who complied with the red ❌ signs on the M1 N at J41, Carr Gate. To those who didn’t, you can expect a fine and points as your dangerous actions were captured by
@HighwaysYORKS
and my body worn video. XR 💯