Capulus Rattus

Traffic rat, TPaC and worshiper of the almighty coffee bean. All views are my own and not of my employer

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

☀️ Hot weather can lead to long delays on the motorway.🚗 Always carry water in your vehicle so you’re prepared if you break down or get stuck in traffic.💧 Stay hydrated. Stay safe.#MotorwaySafety #HotWeather #TravelAdvice #StayHydrated

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Team 2 - South

Further speed enforcement checks conducted today in Stevenage & St Albans.

Several drivers travelling way too fast.

Speed ranges from 38 - 57 in a 30
Speed ranges from 50 - 59 in a 40

One driver only held a provisional licence so vehicle was seized.

2754 & co

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

RP13 - M1 J11A

This cloned vehicle came into Herts on the M25 and headed north on the M1. By the time it got to J10, multiple TPAC trained units were ready to stop it

Driver detained - shown disqualified from driving, no insurance, no MOT and no VEL.

411776 412712 and Team2

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

RP14 - Shenley Lane, London Colney

Cloned vehicle linked to vehicle thefts sighted by RPU. @BCHPoliceDogs 🐶 arrived shortly after the driver decamped, finding the driver’s ID and phone they left behind whilst making their escape 👍🏼

Thanks for your help, see you soon 🚔

406653

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

RP23 - Borehamwood

- No insurance
- No MOT
- Notified off road

Driver did not have a licence.

Vehicle seized and driver reported.

412754 & 411776

[Capulus Rattus @CapulusRattus]

@roadpoliceBCH

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

RP23 - Welwyn

This cloned vehicle tried to evade us in Hertford but we don’t give up that easily.

Vehicle stopped without incident. Driver reported for no insurance and vehicle seized.

412754 & 411776

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Driver now charged to appear at court. 👍🏼

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Team 2 south - Watford

4 persons were arrested from this stolen vehicle on cloned plates after being stopped in Watford.

All 4 were arrested for TOMV and concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

Driver was also arrested for driving offences including drug drive.

2754 & team.

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Team 2 south - Hemel

This is the likely outcome if you fail to stop for police & drive dangerously, putting people’s lives at risk.

The driver attempted to go the wrong way on an unlit dual carriageway. Tactical contact was made to prevent that.

Driver now in custody.

2754

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

RPU - south Team 2

This vehicle recently failed to stop for police in London. It entered Herts and was given a warm welcome by us 👋🏼

Driver arrested -
- 🍺 drive
- possession of class A 💊
- No insurance 🚫
- Fail to provide drug wipe 💊

Vehicle seized and driver in custody.

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Good morning all,

Please be careful out on the roads today, drive to the conditions and leave plenty of time for your journey.

As one of our colleagues discovered yesterday, icy conditions are a disaster waiting to happen.

He won’t be applying for Dancing on ice anytime soon.

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

This Bike failed to stop for Watford Officers, the pursuit was taken over & concluded by RPU, with assistance from @NPASSouthEast 🚁👏

Rider arrested for:

❌Dangerous Driving
❌ Fail to stop
❌ No Insurance
❌ No Licence
❌ Drink Drive
❌ Aggravated TWOC

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[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Team D south

Shortly after the owner reported their car stolen, it was sighted by officers in Hertford. It was found a short time later abandoned.

Vehicle recovered and enquiries are on-going.

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Team D - lates

A busy set for the team.

6 arrests in 3 days on top of enforcing RTA legislation and dealing with a fatal collision

The S-Max was stopped today (05/10) as it was suspected to be linked to thefts. 2 males were arrested for going equipped to steal
@BCHPoliceDogs

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Team D South - This Vehicle was stopped using preemptive tactics as it was cloned.

The occupants had just committed a shoplifting.

Driver arrested for Theft, Going Equipped to Steal, No Insurance, No Licence & No Seat Belt. Passenger arrested for Theft & Going Equipped.

411250

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

UPDATE

The lorry driver arrested at South Mimms has appeared before court and pleaded guilty to failing to provide an evidential sample.

He has been sentenced to :
👮🏼‍♀️12 weeks in prison
🚗❌ 3 year driving ban
💷 fines and court costs

[Drive Insured @DriveInsured]

Do you know the top four signs of a #GhostBroker insurance policy?

Ghost Broking sees fraudsters pose as a legitimate insurance company or broker but provide fake or fraudulent policy documents... leaving you #uninsured!

🚩 Spot the red flags and report to Cheatline: https://t.co/HCofhb5R3L

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

A ride out with RM71 🏍️ - Assisting RP31🚔 on the M25 who were dealing with a drunk driver having blown 108 roadside (legal limit 35) - the driver later blew 82 in custody and was charged

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Team D - lates

What a busy set of lates for team D south.

Friday
- 1 male arrested for drink driving/ FTS and drive a vehicle in a dangerous condition - blew 125 (3 x over the legal limit). Court appearance pending.

- Attended a serious injury collision between 3 vehicles.