Author: UK Emergency Vehicles

Police > Classic

F819 LOO A Ford Granada 2.9 4×4 that is in preservation. It is one of eight such cars …



F819 LOO A Ford Granada 2.9 4×4 that is in preservation. It is one of eight such cars that Ford produced and trialled in various police forces. The car shown was loaned to Wiltshire Constabulary in 1988 and was retired in 1991.



The car has many various changes from the standard model, the most noticeable being the aerodynamic casing for the roof-mounted lights. This was revolutionary but ultimately unsuccessful due to the increased cost.



A closer look at the special roof. The centre square flips up to display different messages to traffic behind. The appropriate message from a fixed selection is placed onto the vertical surface.



The rear of the concept car. The large white boxes on the boot lid are rear-facing flashing lights that operate when the boot is open.

Police

A BMW M1 police interceptor concept. The matt black bodywork is left partially …



A BMW M1 police interceptor concept. The matt black bodywork is left partially exposed, and the front is covered with large yellow and blue livery to match the battenburg down each side. In addition to the usual blue flashing lights on the roof, grille and wings, there is a triple-width flashing light mounted on the dashboard.



The rear view.

Others > Traffic Enforcement

LX62 CLO A VOSA traffic enforcement Peugeot Boxer. A small sliding window in the …



LX62 CLO A VOSA traffic enforcement Peugeot Boxer. A small sliding window in the sliding door can be opened for a camera to be used. A canopy can also be extended from the side of the van.



The wording on the rear of the van.



A closer look at the logo on the side of the van. VOSA is an agency of the Department of Transport and it uses the cross-Government standard crest and font.

Ambulance

SW08 KXM This is a VW Transporter ambulance that is in service with the Scottish …



SW08 KXM This is a VW Transporter ambulance that is in service with the Scottish Ambulance Service. In 2013 it holds the record for the most Northerly-stationed emergency vehicle in the UK. It is based at Baltasound in the North of the island of Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland Islands. It’s location, near 61 degrees North, makes it further North than Oslo in Norway.



The rear view. The vehicle is stationed outdoors but is plugged in to keep the battery in peak condition. Just 10m South is a fire station.

Others > Search and Rescue

N25 USH Surrey SAR use this Land Rover Defender for rescue work. It uses blue lights …



N25 USH Surrey SAR use this Land Rover Defender for rescue work. It uses blue lights and is registered as an ambulance.



A closer look at the front of the vehicle, including the winch.



A look at the rear, including the equipment trailer.



The team wait by their vehicle as a Coastguard rescue helicopter come in to land.