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If you are driving an HGV and you decide to try to force the vehicle in front to exceed the speed limit in the roadworks j9-8 M20, by driving too close and flashing your lights, probably best to make sure it isn't an unmarked traffic car first!
#RST
#Fatal5
#dontfollowtooclose
AE
HGV driver wanted to force a car out of the way in the 50mph limit through roadworks on the M20 by driving too close. Imagine his surprise when the blue lights of the unmarked police car flashed up.
#carelessdriving
#RST
AE
This vehicle stayed in lane 3 whilst 1&2 were clear and then remained in lane 2 for over 2 miles whilst lane 1 clear on the M20 Coastbound jct 8-9. Driver stopped and issued a TOR for careless driving.
#UseLeftLane
DS
Here we have what is known as Huminus stupidus ( female ) please please in order for us to reward her with a free ensuite room and a lovely set of bracelets let’s try to identify her and let our
@metpoliceuk
colleagues know who she it. We will even take a commemorative photo SL
Anyone lost £30k worth of cannabis ? We seem to have found it hidden ready to sell. If you could give us a call we will be happy to come meet you and you’ll win overnight accommodation with free food thrown in along with commemorative photo. Cad 5-0413.
#PrizeUpForGrabs
SL
It’s not everyday we’re using everything taught to us on our Tactical Medics course, alongside good friends on a good friend.
Thank you to everyone involved.
Intense pride, Admiration and Adrenaline taking me through the shift.
Get well soon mate.
A/SGT Barham
@kent_police
Two nights ago a team effort with
@kentpolice7oaks
,
@kentpolicedogs
and
@NPASredhill
when a vehicle failed to stop for area patrols. Stinger was deployed and tactical options used to bring the pursuit to a stop. 2 in custody. LN
This cute little fella was located on the A249 Stockbury by a member of the public. Chip scanner used and was identified as Peanut who was stolen along with 8 others on the 3/6/20. Owner contacted and reunited. Cad 07-0064 refers.
#HappyEndings
#Cavapoo
DS
Right let’s see if we can do it this time. Retweet if you agree that no matter the outcome tonight ..
- No one smashes up their town
- Storms an Ikea
-Attacks ambulance staff, cops or firefighters
- Abuses a police dog for being German
-Starts a fight
#CROENG
#Dontbetwits
SL
When you have your vehicle seized for no tax and arrange a friend to pick you up, please make sure that their vehicle is taxed too or we will have that one also!
#2for1
#RST
#TaxItOrLoseIt
AE
Can you imagine the look of surprise on this drivers face when he realised that the car he was tailgating through the roadworks was an unmarked Traffic car!
#RST
#carelessdriving
#Fatal5
#OpScreen
AE
Not something we would do in the Uk but I think really drives the point home to all those who we see filming at crashes and taking photos. If we see you we prosecute you. In Germany they take a far more direct approach.
#EyesFront
#ItsNotAShow
SL
Stopped at Clacket Lane Services. No insurance. None licence holder. On phone. 2 under 12's unrestrained. 1 baby unrestrained. En-route to Brighton for a day out as bored of being in and wanted some fresh air.
#NotReallyAppropriate
#StayHomeSaveLives
SL
We are not going to be measuring gaps, stopping you buying Easter eggs or carrying out spot quizzes to see if you know who you’re walking with. We may have a conversation, engage and educate. We will apply common sense and enforce only if absolutely needed
#StayHomeSaveLives
SL
This driver was stopped by the
#RST
having driven for a collosal 3.050 miles in Lane 2 of the M20 without any other vehicles about. The driver refused to accept that this was Careless Driving. TOR issued. CAD 06-0298 MM
After several near misses on the opposite carriageway due to people videoing a serious crash scene WHILST driving, we utilised body-worn video and 6 drivers will be receiving
#Section172
requests in the post. Points and a fine to follow.
#DistractionKills
#Fatal4
BB
Driving along minding our own business discussing important police stuff ( what coffee to have later) when... passenger in car in front lobbed rubbish out the window. Well we had chat. Turns out driver no licence or insurance.
#doh
#YouOweYourMateAFine
#driveinsured
SL
Due to the recent rise in carrots being used by criminals to conceal quantities of illegal drugs we have just finished training Hoppy, our first
#DrugsBunny
. She is currently on a 6 month trial at Dover port checking freight.
Hoppy is 2 years old and is a Fraudatur Bunny. RK
Remembering PC Jon Odell, of Kent Police, who was killed on duty on this day in 2000, age 30. Jon was run down and killed by a speeding vehicle he was attempting to stop. We will never forget him
Driver felt as motorway was empty using lane 4 of 4 when lanes 3&2 were empty was ok?! 🤔 Wrong. Driver issued with a TOR for careless driving.
#KeepLeft
#KnowLaneDiscipline
DS
Driving along at 70mph using your phone is bad enough but it's even worse when you are so obsorbed in what you are doing on your phone you dont see the shiny new Volvo V90 sitting along side you watching you text away with both hands.
One text = 6 points and £200 fine.
RK
Driver stopped for not wearing his seatbelt in Headcorn, gave false details initially because he’s a disqualified driver... who also failed the drug wipe. Clearly we couldn’t 🎶 let him go 🎶 Arrested & Van seized.
@DrugWipeUK
@PoliceChiefs
#fatal4
#beltup
#RoadSafety
GG
This vehicle saw Marked Firearms unit at Jct 3 M2 and immediately made off travelling wrong direction around roundabout and wrong way down Bluebell Hill. Veh located, driver made off, SD35 PC FARMER & PD ORSON tracked and located male.
#AwesomeOrson
#NiceJob
#FIM
DS
I’d love to know why people are scared to use lane one on a motorway? 🧐 it has the same speed limit as the other 2 or 3 lanes and should be used if clear.
#KeepLeft
#SameSpeed
#NotASlowLane
DS
Sitting having a quick bite to eat between jobs and a lovely child comes up and gives my colleague and I a sweet each “ THESE ARE FOR YOU. THANK YOU “. Moments like this mean more than anything else to remind us who we do this for. SL
Why we enforce road traffic laws.
- So that we don’t have to knock on doors and devastate families. So People’s loved ones are there. To catch criminals. To prevent harm.
What aren’t reasons
- To make money
- As we were bullied in school
- As we have nothing better to do SL
Media say police tweeting is bad we say It’s located missing people, stolen vehicles, witnesses,cute PD’s, decided PC Kiplings new nickname, passed road safety messages, kept our community up to date on enforcement activities. Takes seconds costs £0 and mostly our own time SL
Whilst patrolling the Contra-Flow M20 coast bound in lane 1, at the 50mph speed limit this vehicle decided that he wanted to check what was in my boot so drove very close behind me for a mile. Funny enough he pulled back a bit when the blue lights came on.
#GFPN
#finepaid
#RST
AE
Owner of this vehicle saw it being driven off his driveway, reported it stolen, vehicle located going through Dartford Tunnel, followed into Essex and stopped in services. One male arrested for TOMV and one happy Owner reunited with vehicle.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#GoodJob
DS
Just pulled onto the M2 londonbound at
#medway
area and a Range Rover caught our attention. Travelling too fast and sitting behind people in lane 4 until they moved out of the way. This bullying on the roads will not be tolerated. Driver reported. ^DJ
#fatal4
Last job of day for TD28 from
#RPU1
. Driver thought he could tailgate our unmarked car on
#BluebellHill
as we overtook another vehicle. He thought he could gesture for us to move over as we slowed for the speed change ahead. Average speed of 71mph in 50mph zone. Ticket issued. DC
Today marks 2 years since the Murder of Keith Palmer defending our country against those who would seek to destroy it. If you get a chance today to have a moments thought for Keith and all the other officers, firefighter, soldiers and more who have paid the ultimate price. SL
We are seeing far too many people out, travelling to go for a walk, walking in large groups, full families going food shopping. This is not a holiday and it’s only been a week. We need to remain positive and continue staying at home unless absolutely necessary.
#StayAtHome
AB
#M20
We didnt even get a chance to enjoy our healthy breakfast this morning when we joined the motorway next to this vehicle.. the driver was so absorbed in playing with his phone he didnt spot the BMW x5 sitting next to him recording him on his phone. 6 points and £200 fine. RK
This is Harrison, Harrison sprinted over to us when we were parked as he ❤️’s Police cars!! He also loves giving Police officers hi-5’s and handshakes. Everyone should be a bit more Harrison 😘😎 DC.
Gobsmacked! Just seen the driver of this veh texting whilst joining the M2 at J5, what was so important? He was involved in a WhatsApp conversation with his partner about the legislation regarding mobile phone use whilst driving. We have educated him! 😕 DC
#RPU1
received several 999 calls reporting a vehicle driving the wrong way
#M20
. Vehicle located which continued wrong way towards London. We tried to slow vehicle but they drove towards us. Tactical contact made to safely bring vehicle to a stop. Amazingly, nobody injured. DC
Within 24 hours of passing his driving test this young was stopped near to
#Bluewater
and failed a road side drug swipe after testing positive for Cocaine and Cannabis, vehicle recovered for No Insurance. Great start!!🙈GS
Remembering PC Jon Odell, of Kent Police, who was killed on duty on this day in 2000, age 30. PC Jon Odell was a Roads Policing officer attached to the Traffic Unit based at Margate Police Station. Always in our thoughts. GG
More pics of one of the 2 new V90 AWD’s on fleet. Video equipped Via internal screen. Upgraded brakes and suspension. This and the 530 are the main vehicles in our fleet. Both are excellent vehicles prepped by and maintained by our Transport team
@johngortonKEP
SL
This vehicle failed to stop this morning in
#eastmalling
. Successfully stung by
#sciu
colleagues and tactical contact made to bring it to a safe conclusion. Driver arrested for dangerous driving, disqualified driving and drug offences. Cad 08-0333 ^DJ
#teamwork
#oppython
What takes 40 minutes ? lasagne, roasting a small Gammon, me to run 5 miles but also the identification, locating and arrest of 4 persons linked to a murder from the time it happened. RPU, ARV and dog units helped by
@NPASSouthEast
@KPTacOps
#fim
#fcr
working together
#team
SL
PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Daytime running lights are generally only on the front. In reduced light and fog TURN ALL YOUR LIGHTS ON. I'm tired of stopping people and having to tell them. You are invisible from the rear, especially in the fog.
#commercialvehunit
SB
Pleased to update no serious injuries with overturned coach at junction 3 M25. Proud to see all emergency services working so effectively together. And just to make things interesting a baby boy was born at scene 👶🏻
@kentfirerescue
@SECAmbulance
@NPASRedhill
#TEAMWORK
GS/TJ
#M2
#sittingbourne
Driver bullying other traffic out of the way before accelerating to well over 100mph. Driver stopped and we found he had a baby in the car with him! His excuse.. the child isn't well and he was rushing home. Really?! RK
This driver who was driving on the M20 is guilty of one of the worst cases of Lane Hogging seen by the
#RST
. A total of 11 miles in Lane 2, blocking other vehicles, completely oblivious of traffic around them. TOR issued for Careless Driving.
#OpScreen
#unmarkedHGVpatrol
MM
When a volcano is erupting do you stay away until it’s over or do you wait until it’s just past the peak of the eruption before you wander back to your volcano side home? Lockdown isn’t over. The advice is the same now as four weeks ago. Please
#StayHomeSaveLives
SL
#A299
This GT-R passed our unmarked car like we were sitting still. Driver was then followed straddling 2 lanes whilst at a ridiculous speed of 129mph. He covered 1.467 miles in 40 seconds!
Good bye licence.. no excuse for this speed. A fatal collision waiting to happen. RK
Vehicle stopped as the driver thought he could race another vehicle. The moment he realised the other vehicle was an unmarked Police Vehicle.....Priceless!! s59 notice issued, next time it will be seized.
#Ooops
#NotAlwaysMarked
DS
Did you know as part of our kit we carry
#traumateddies
and have done for some years thanks to DC. We hand these out at serious incidents to children. This is Nero. Hopefully he’ll stay with us a long time.
#NotJustPolicing
SL
One van stopped for tailgating a van in front, driver reported & van seized No Tax. The driver of the tailgated van was on his phone. Unfortunately for him the
#RST
are relentless & this turned out to be a cloned stolen vehicle, driver arrested.
#StopOneGetOneFree
#OpScreen
MM
"So I can't use my phone even if it's on speaker?" Vehicle stopped
@KentPoliceDart
as driver seen holding mobile phone up to her face & talking on a call. Driver stated she couldn't use the phone holder as the phone kept falling off and wouldn't stick. Ticket issued.
#Fatal4
DC
HGV stopped at the
#DartfordRiverCrossing
by one of our marked bikes after the driver was seen playing a game of Solitaire on his lap top. Driver reported for offences and on the spot fines issued. GS
Cloned vehicle sighted on M20 by RPU officers, speeds of 110mph, vehicle slowed to a stop, officers blocked vehicle but rammed its way out damaging police vehicles. Vehicle brought to a tactical stop, driver decamped but detained. Firearm located upon search.
#KeepingYouSafe
DS
Fancy a cheeky night away ? Food and bed thrown in along with room service and a photo to immortalise the day? Chauffeur driven to our wonderful 5 Cuff location. Limited view and not gonna lie, grumpy concierge. Just drink/drug drive and it could be you. !! SL
If you’re going to draw attention to yourself by having lights like these, make sure you don’t have cocaine in your system too. One male in custody in Medway for drug driving.
#fatal5
^DJ
Did you know a police officer is not allowed stop you and give you a ticket unless they are in their hat ? You didn’t ? Well... that’s lucky as that’s utter balderdash. Also having a penny in your mouth won’t confuse the breath test machine.
#WhatStupidThingsHaveYouHeard
SL
When travelling at this speed on the M2, and get flashed by a car behind, make sure it's not a marked police X5 before sticking your middle finger up at them!!
#unbelievable
#fatal4
DF
Sun starting to set and never seen the m20 so quiet. There have been some small gatherings but all in all the people of Kent are really doing their part in staying home. It’s really appreciated.
#ProtectTheNHS
#StayHomeSaveLives
#TeamWork
#WellDoneKent
SL
Happy Father’s Day to all those fathers who are working today be they
@SECAmbulance
@kentfirerescue
@HighwaysSEAST
or any blue light or amber light partner service that help keep us all safe. To all other Fathers and Also a moment for the fathers no longer with us. SL
Today we won’t check your basket for Easter eggs or time your run but we also ask you
#StayHomeSaveLives
don’t meet up with friends or go picnic at the beach. We know it’s a lot to ask. We are also doing it but 8958 have died of this and more will. This is how we can all help. SL
Driver of this vehicle stopped for sitting in lane 2 of the entire length of the a249 from stockbury to Maidstone. There was no reason for them to be in this lane whatsoever other than cause traffic congestion. Driver reported. ^DJ
#RPU3
sighted this vehicle believed on cloned plates on M25. Vehicle followed with help from
@metpoliceuk
vehicle went off road and driver ran off into fields. Dog Unit SD31 attended along with
@NPASSouthEast
and located driver well hidden. Veh confirmed stolen
#Teamwork
DS
#M20
This coach was seen by our
@KPTacOps
colleagues swerving between lanes in the road works between junction 9 and 8. The driver was so distracted by his mobile phone that he was holding he didnt see the marked X5 beside him!
£200 on spot fine paid.
Rk
Luckily no one was hurt. Trailer broke away crossed incoming traffic luckily missing them and struck our camera van. If this had struck a car it would have entered the passenger compartment. Always make sure you attach break away cables and check your trailer. 1/2 SL
This Jag overtook our unmarked bike in excess of 145mph on the A2
#Cobham
. He then tested positive for Cocaine using
@DrugWipeUK
UK. All this and with a child on board. 1 in Custody and a day at Court beckons.
#RSU
#Fatal4
. GS
Right. Personal plea for ‘Independence Day’ tomorrow. Please don’t attempt to consume or fit in 100 days of alcohol or partying into one session. Do have fun. Do be sensible. Do social distance. Do act and drink responsibly. Show respect to staff and others. Don’t be a Numpty SL
Driver of this vehicle sat in lane 3 on the M20 coastbound from 2-3 when lane 2 and 1 were empty. 🤔🤔🤔 driver stopped and issued a TOR for careless driving.
#KeepLeft
#DriveSafely
DS
This vehicle failed to pay for £102 of fuel in the Chatham area. Vehicle located by firearms unit, vehicle stopped and driver arrested for theft and driving offences within 60 minutes of the theft.
#NiceJob
#StayHomeSaveLives
DS
#RPU3
sighted this vehicle travelling through Leeds Village at 70mph in a 40mph zone. Vehicle stopped, checks showed SORN, No insurance, no MOT. Driver dealt with for all offences and vehicle seized.
#NotBrandsHatch
DS
#RPU4
spotted a Stolen Maserati travelling along the M20 earlier. It failed to stop resulting in a pursuit through
#Maidstone
. Stinger was deployed and two occupants decamped into fields. One was arrested after a foot chase and the other located by one of our dog handlers 😎SS
Sooooo. You and two others decide to meet up with your mates to take some pic of your car. 1) Not essential 2) you need a driving licence 3) you need insurance. Luckily we can store the cars and get you picked up. You definitely should have
#StayHomeSaveLives
SL
A car transporter stopped and driver arrested for drink and drug driving on the M25 and another HGV driver arrested at the Dartford River crossing having failed a road side drug swipe. Just think what damage these vehicles could cause in a crash.
#fatal4
GS
Meet PD Reggie. Reggie is 3 1/2 years old. He weighs 42kg. He’s enormous and he likes his handier and chasing baddies. He is new to our handler and team and hopefully you’ll see lots more of him !!
#policedog
#lovesachase
SL
Our new arrival. Now I’ve got your attention remember
#StayAtHomeSaveLives
. It’s going to be a fabulous weekend and the temptation to go out will be high. We’ve all done so well in Kent with huge reductions in travel. Let’s keep it up. We are all in this together. SL
And we’re off....driving a foreign registered vehicle in the UK whilst you work or reside here means no road tax being paid. New powers now allow police to seize untaxed vehicles. This vehicle has been seized for that very reason
#TaxYourVehicle
DS
A stark reminder as to why we advise you get out of ANY broken down vehicle on the motorway and seek shelter behind the crash barriers. These lads did, which is why they’re not seriously injured from this crash on the
#M20
this morning.
#TakeRefuge
BB
Range Rover stolen early hours. Found by late turn along with a number of other cars and 5 persons attempting to dismantle. Unfortunately it’s beyond saving.
@kentpolicegrav
assisting.
#DontCommitCrimeInKent
SL
Driver of this vehicle was seen using lane 2 on the M20 coastbound between junction 8-9 for no reason whatsoever when lane 1 was clear. Vehicle stopped and driver issued a TOR for careless driving.
#UseLeftLane
#PayAttention
DS
Road Safety Unit out supporting the investigation into the tragic murder of our colleague Julia James. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this time. GS
#M2
Driving at over 100mph for several miles with your 3 very small children in the car is very irresponsible. This driver is now facing a possible driving ban for is actions. Rk
A big thank you for all the wonderful kind messages and stay safe sentiments sent in via Twitter whilst we’ve been dealing with
#KentSnow
. It’s meant a great deal to us 👍 AG