Officers and fire crews have had a spate of issues to contend with – with a number of crimes and collisions taking place.
These are some of the incidents recently tackled by emergency services as they work to keep our roads safe.
These are some of the incidents recently tackled by emergency services as they work to keep our roads safe.
5. ‘No insurance, no MOT and no tax’
On June 29, the DRPU tweeted: “Langley Mill. This little beauty trickles by, didn't need a #Tutelage alert for it to be stopped. No insurance, no MOT, no tax...you know the rest #seized.” Photo: DRPU
6. Dodgy driver tries to lose cops
On July 3, the DRPU tweeted:”Long Eaton - activates #ANPR and then tries a few cheeky lefts and rights. Didn't work! No licence or insurance #seized.” Photo: DRPU
7. Van with list of ‘dangerous defects’
On July 3, the DRPU tweeted: “Long Eaton - no eagle eyes required for this, many dangerous defects #prohibited #PG9 and on false plates hiding no docs. #Seized.” Photo: DRPU
8. Wanted man arrested
On July 3, the DRPU tweeted: “Willington - joint operation between Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit and Staffordshire Roads Policing Unit today. Aimed at caravan checks but a few goods vehicles pulled in for a quick check as well. Several prohibited and one being driven by a wanted male! #Bonus #Arrested.” Photo: DRPU