Category: POLICE

A Devon & Cornwall Land Rover Freelander dating from the late 1990s.

K161 TFJ Devon & Cornwall operated this 1992 Land Rover.



The rear view.

G284 TTA A Land Rover Defender that was used by Devon & Cornwall from new in 1990. It is fitted with a solitary blue flashing beacon.



The side view.

FJ08 LCO This is a Nottinghamshire Police Ford Focus estate. It is displaying some minor damage to the nearside wing.

A North Yorkshire Police solo motorbike officer on a BMW.

A parade of three North Yorkshire police bikes. The two older ones at the front carry battenburg markings whereas the newer bike at the rear carries all yellow with a very think battenburg strip.

A police Segway in use! The chunky tyres allow it to cope with grass and mud without much difficulty. The gyro-stabilised vehicle is electric powered and has a top speed of 12 mph by leaning fully forward.



A pair of police Segways being recharged.

RX57 OPF, RX09 HMO, RX59 ERU, RX59 ERO A line up of four Honda moto cross bikes used by Durham officers off- and on- road.



A look at the rears of the bikes.

NL02 XGO This DAF LF truck is used as a promotional vehicle by Durham officers.



The rear view to the vehicle that can be used for various policing purposes, including a mobile police office. A extendable communications antenna can be seen on the rear.

NK61 CHX A Yamaha FJR that is with Durham Constabulary. Notice the large Durham crest on the front of the bike, and the smaller crests of Durham and Cleveland on the side of the bike.



A closer look at the dual crests indicating that the roads policing teams of these two neighbouring forces work jointly. Slightly older bikes carrying 60-registrations do not have the dual crests.

A look a Durham Yamaha FJR with mainly yellow livery.

An officer from Durham Constabulary heads out on patrol on his Yamaha FJR. You can see his CS spray and extendable baton attached to his waist.

NK59 AAO A 2009 BMW 530D basks in the early morning sun at Durham Constabulary’s HQ.



The rear view of the car.

BU12 AOF A Met Police officer has pulled over a cyclist in his Volvo V70 patrol car.



The rear view of the Volvo with red flashing lights showing in additional to the usual blue.

This pair of Metropolitan Police patrol cars are seen here driving around a four-lane roundabout. Both cars are Vauxhall Astras, the one in the background being a newer body shape.

KV61 KZB This 2011 Vauxhall Astra is in service with Durham Constabulary.



The rear view of the 1.2 litre Astra with a turbo diesel ecoflex engine.

This is an unregistered brand new BMW 530 that is being prepared for service. It is only carrying a partial livery at this stage.



On the nearside, more of the livery has been applied over the top of the battenburg markings. The rear chevrons are yet to be added.



A closer look at the side that shows this roads policing vehicle is jointly operated by Durham and Cleveland forces. This stems from an agreement started in April 2011 which sees the two forces working collaboratively in many areas.

Reaching the end of its life is this badly damaged Durham BMW 5-series. It has had its livery stripped before being moved to the scrap yard.



The rear view of the ex-police car.

FX55 GYJ This Skoda Octavia is used by police cadets and PCSOs in Lincolnshire. It is partially marked with a magnetic livery that has been applied in a haphazard manner.



The side view of the car, along with a PCSO meeting the public.

FX59 BUU Lincoln police use this Mercedes Sprinter long wheel base. It carries riot protection and can carry officers inside along with prisoners in a caged area.



The side view of this lengthy van.

YJ10 ORP The rear view of a West Yorkshire roads policing BMW X5. Notice the road safety message placed just below the registration plate.

YJ12 BKD A Humberside Police BMW X5 is shown here on patrol with two traffic police officers.



The rear view of the three-litre diesel car.

YJ10 FZA, YJ10 FYZ, YJ11 AYP These three identical South Yorkshire Mercedes Benz Sprinters are seen lined up on standby at a major public event.



The rear view of the line up.

YJ12 BDU A 2012 Iveco Daily van is seen here in service with North Yorkshire Police.

SJ61 HBN A Tayside Police Vauxhall Astra in full battenburg markings.

A 2012 Lincolnshire Police Vauxhall Astra. From 2012 this make of car replaced older Ford Focus and Skoda Octavia response cars. All of the Astras are batternburg marked, a departure from the ‘jam sandwich’ markings.

In this action picture, a Mini has left the road on a bend and Lincolnshire Police have arrived in a Ford Focus to assist.

Four of the Met Police’s special escort group are seen here riding in formation through the capital.

A band new and unregistered BMW 5-series that is seen prior to going into service with North Yorks Police.



A look down the side of the car that is covered in tiny droplets of rain.



Inside the ‘office’ the driver is surrounded by additional screen and buttons.

This is a brand new and unregistered Vauxhall Astra estate. It is seen here prior to going into service with North Yorkshire and had the county livery applied just hours ago.



The rear view of the new car.

A brand new and unregistered Skoda Octavia is seen here prior to going into service on Jersey.



The rear view of the car.

J38577 States of Jersey Police operate this 2011 VW Caddy for detainee transportation and patrol work.



The rear view of the van. Notice the circular air vent in the roof.

YJ12 BAU This silver VW Transporter is a mobile police office with North Yorkshire Police. It is one of a pair of these non-emergency police vehicles introduced in 2012.



The rear view showing the retractable canopy and unusual screen over the rear window.



The screen folds down and is actually a bike carrier. This is a standard VW accessory for the Transporter and can accommodate four bikes on the four rails.

YJ61 FVA A 2012 BMW 330D in Authorities specification. This three-litre roads policing vehicle is used by North Yorkshire Police as part of the ANPR Intercept Team.



Another look at the car. The overt ‘intercept team’ graphics are intended to scare evading drivers into pulling over.



A look at the car from the rear.



The rear view, highlighting the effectiveness of the variable message sign.

J96893 Jersey police use this Mercedes Sprinter for prisoner transportation work.



The rear view.

J90814 Used for general patrol duties on Jersey is this Honda Jazz.



The rear view of the simply-liveried car.

J14999 Carrying a personalised registration plate bearing ‘999’, this States of Jersey Police VW Crafter is used for educational and promotional uses.



The rear view. Adverts for the Fatal Four are displayed: mobile phones, drink driving, excess speed and no seat belt.

J118391 A Land Rover Discovery that is part of the States of Jersey Police fleet.



The rear overhead view.

J95174 This Mitsubishi Shogun is a tough 4×4 that is used on the Channel Island of Jersey.



The rear view of the fully battenburged car.

J16252 A Skoda Octavia that is used by the States of Jersey Police and is based at the St Hellier headquarters.

J26649 A Skoda Octavia that is used by the States of Jersey Police and is based at the St Hellier headquarters.

J84506 A Skoda Octavia that is used by the States of Jersey Police and is based at the St Hellier headquarters.

J30766 A VW Transporter that is used by the States of Jersey Police. Notice the two full-width clear LED light bars.



The rear view. A very small Crimestoppers message is displayed on the right hand rear door.

PX07 BGF, PX09 CUV, PX58 BFZ Here is a line up of three Cumbria Police vehicles outside stone-built Windermere police station. Notice the all of the vehicle carry Cumbria’s standard Vector light bar of five lights arranged in a V-shape. Left to right are a Peugeot Expert, a Ford Transit and a Ford Transit Connect.

BX10 LJU Here is a Met Police Mitsubishi Shogun. Four police officers inside observe passing traffic and pedestrians.



The rear view.

DK11 BYF This BMW Estate is part of the Cheshire Constabulary. This is one of the more top end police vehicles used by Traffic Officers. Here it’s pictured showing its blue LED lights flashing with repeaters hidden within the front light cluster.



The rear view.

This Skoda Octavia VRS is one of the more unusual police cars that are used across the country. This demo model is aimed at roads policing teams. Unlike traditional police cars this one is in dark grey.



Here is a rear view of the police vehicle. It is shown here with battenberg markings and chevrons on the back.

This Seat Exeo is a standard police patrol car. They are usually around £20,000; however fitting police equipment raises the price but bulk buying lowers it too. It can do 0-62 MPH in 9.6 seconds.



This rear view of the Police Vehicle. Shown here with the Battenberg markings and the unusual blue light bar on the top.

This Audi A6 Avant has a top speed of 155 mph (on the 3.0 quattro version) and is a very fast and reliable car. Here it’s shown with the standard battenberg markings.



Here is a rear view of the vehicle. Shown here with the Battenberg markings and the chevrons on the back. Also shown with Blue lights in the rear light cluster.

This Ford Galaxy is a Sussex Police vehicle. Its size allows a number of people and equipment to be carried to accident scenes as it is used as a Forensic Collision Investigation unit.

This Jaguar XF is one of the top end police cars. Only highly trained traffic cops will be permitted to drive this car at speed.



This is a rear view of the luxury Jaguar.

This VW Passat Estate is show here without a blue light bar. It can be used for non-emergency work but can also be supplied fitted with a light bar to allow emergency response work.

This Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric police vehicle is an eco-friendly part of Thames Valley Police’s fleet. It is used by PCSOs for transportation and does not respond to emergency calls.



This is a rear view of the vehicle, showing the small police markings and Thames Valley Police logo.

J57133, J19211 States of Jersey Police operate this pair of Honda Deuvilles out of their St. Hellier HQ.



The rear view of the pair.



One of the bikes at speed on the A1 out of St. Hellier.

PX59 BGK This is a Volvo V70, new in 2009, that is part of the roads policing fleet of Cumbria Constabulary in the North West of England.



The rear view.

XCZ 4924 A police water cannon from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The PSNI are the only UK force to operate these vehicles, of which they have six. If required they can loan them to UK forces or the Irish Republic’s Garda.



The rear view of the large water cannon, which is approximately the size of an airport fire tender. It is normal procedure to operate a pair of these together.



The vehicle in action. Various water patterns can be generated from the two cannons mounted above the cab and the smaller side cannons. This includes a powerful jet of water (shown) as well as a misting effect.



Inside the cab where the driver and three operators sit. It is heavily armoured as its size and use often makes it the target for attacks.

Watch a video of this vehicle in action!

72687 States of Guernsey police operate this silver Skoda Octavia.



The rear view, including the Crimestoppers telephone number.



A close look at the force crest on the doors.

42913 States of Guernsey Police operate this Skoda Octavia. An unusual feature is the amber light bar rather than the traditional blue. This car is mainly used for road checkpoints rather than emergency response work.



The rear view.

56462, 35230 This pair of Vauxhall Astras are used by the States of Guernsey Police. The only differences between the vehicles are the colour of the wing mirrors and the roof callsigns of 2 and 5.



A side-on look at the pair.

BX58 PFK, BU12 AHJ Here is a Metropolitan Police Vauxhall Astra in front of a Hyundai i30. Both vehicle have their blue and red flashing lights showing as they are stopped at a major junction. The Astra has been involved in a minor collision with a truck.



A look at The Vauxhall Astra showing two officers discussing the situation beneath Big Ben.



The police officer in the high visibility jacket investigates this minor collision.



The damage on the front offside of the Astra is quite superficial.



The damage on the rear nearside of the truck is also minor.

DN59 TKO This is a Ford Cmax used by armed police from the West Midlands force.