Author: UK Emergency Vehicles

Police > Classic

D183 TVK Northumbria Police Vauxhall Nova

D183 TVK Northumbria Police Vauxhall Nova dating from 1986. This car was used as a beat patrol car in the counties of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. It is the 1.2 litre engine example producing a maximum of 55 horsepower. When being pushed to the limit by a brave driver, it would accelerate to 60 mpis a model of  in 14 seconds and go on to a nerve-wracking top speed of 94 mph.

Later models saw a wide red stripe added to the sides, with a break for the crest on the front doors. This complemented the existing police box on the roof. The illuminated box could show the word ‘stop’ on the rear only and of course the blue rotating beacon is mounted on top for maximum visibility. This is a model of the actual vehicle.

Ambulance

A4 RUR 1st Aid 999 Vauxhall Vectra

A4 RUR 1st Aid 999 Vauxhall Vectra used by this event medical company. This 1998 car is carrying an unusual blue colour scheme with silver and white checkers down the sides.

Police > In Action

Tour de France – Yorkshire (2014)

In July 2014, the Tour de France cycle race staged the Grand Depart in Yorkshire for the first time. Local police were supported by neighbouring forces as well as the French Gendarmerie. An eclectic mix of vehicles were used and are shown here along with some of the scenes from the cycle race.

Police

GX64 AZR North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Corsa rural crime car. It

GX64 AZR North Yorkshire Police Vauxhall Corsa rural crime car. It carries yellow and white checker markings and badges of ‘Community Engagement Forums’ and ‘Rural Watch’.

This car is manned by police support volunteers to patrol rural areas and report upon suspicious activities as well as reassure locals. Residents play an important role as the police’s eyes and ears in isolated rural areas. Locals know their area better than anyone and know if something is out of place.

The volunteers are trained to be expert witnesses, but can also use the in-car police radio to summon a police officer if they come across something serious.

The black Corsa was introduced in December 2014 and was paid for through a partnership arrangement.