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A WYP Mercedes Sprinter riot van YG02 AVE and…



A WYP Mercedes Sprinter riot van YG02 AVE and a Honda Pan-European motorbike W52 CWR escort a procession of war protestors in the centre of Leeds.



A closer look at the West Yorks. motorbike. The officer is overseeing the generally good-natured procession.

W218 ONP The wheels have come off this police…



W218 ONP The wheels have come off this police car – literally! A W registration South Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Omega is on the ramps at the force workshops.


W218 ONP The wheels have come off this police car – literally! A W registration South Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Omega is on the ramps at the force workshops.

A brand new SY Police Peugeot 307. This…



A brand new SY Police Peugeot 307. This vehicle has had its livery added but is awaiting the fitting of blue lights to the roof and behind the front grille. It is yet to be registered.



The rear view, showing the livery and lack of registration plates.

V585 HKU A single-cab Toyota pick-up in…



V585 HKU A single-cab Toyota pick-up in Sheffield. All of South Yorks maintenance (and similar) vehicles are liveried up to promote the corporate image and help prevent improper use. They are not fitted with blue lights or sirens.

YG52 FYP A Ford Transit used by North Yorkshire…



YG52 FYP A Ford Transit used by North Yorkshire Police. It is interesting to note that this vehicle was built quite some time before it was registered. A revised shape Transit was introduced in March 2000.



The rear view. Notice the stops on the doors which both open 270 degrees to lie flat with the bodywork and the white lights that can illuminate the street at night.

X784 NWR A Volvo V70 T5 is blocking another…



X784 NWR A Volvo V70 T5 is blocking another stretch of road in York. The police officer is directing traffic away from a large gas leak.



The rear view of the same vehicle. The importance of keeping people away from the hotel where the leak is emanating is greater than normal due to firefighters being on strike (November 2002).