#PCMike - Twitter Hashtag

Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

almost 3 years ago

If you're towing on the A34, use a suitable rope, chain or bar. Hacking the rear seatbelts then lashing them together isn't anywhere near safe enough, certainly not at 70mph, and not with tints at only allowing 34% of light. Both drivers were appropriately dealt with. #PCMike

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. If you're towing on the A34, use a suitable rope, chain or bar. Hacking the rear seatbelts then lashing them together isn't anywhere near safe enough, certainly not at 70mph, and not with tints at only allowing 34% of light.

Both drivers were appropriately dealt with.

#PCMike https://t.co/tTLWVp0bnB

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

almost 3 years ago

Continuing our subject of overweight vehicles, a Passat estate on the back of this transporter pushed it over the 3.5t limit. Vehicle prohibited until a more suitable transporter is provided. #PCMike #PCBruce

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. Continuing our subject of overweight vehicles, a Passat estate on the back of this transporter pushed it over the 3.5t limit. Vehicle prohibited until a more suitable transporter is provided.

#PCMike #PCBruce https://t.co/Rt9VosIoX6

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

almost 3 years ago

A vehicle was stopped this evening at Winchester Services for not having insurance. When searching the car, this knife was found in easy reach of the driver, who was also carrying a lot of cash & drugs. He also failed to provide roadside samples and is now in custody. #PCMike

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. A vehicle was stopped this evening at Winchester Services for not having insurance. When searching the car, this knife was found in easy reach of the driver, who was also carrying a lot of cash & drugs. He also failed to provide roadside samples and is now in custody.

#PCMike https://t.co/lIYCvXloS5

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

almost 3 years ago

Young drivers are part of the “at risk” groups using the roads. A crash at these speeds usually ends one way - A fatality resulting in an unpleasant door knock for their families. All three will be heading to court, which is better than the mortuary. #PCMike

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. Young drivers are part of the “at risk” groups using the roads. A crash at these speeds usually ends one way - A fatality resulting in an unpleasant door knock for their families.

All three will be heading to court, which is better than the mortuary.

#PCMike https://t.co/uLD47BwqM9

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

almost 3 years ago

Not as heavily laden as yesterday, but more of the same. The condition of the vehicle and the way the goods are loaded will always draw our attention. Plated for 3.5t and weighing in at just under 4.1t. Reported for the excess weight and prohibition issued. #PCMike

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. Not as heavily laden as yesterday, but more of the same. The condition of the vehicle and the way the goods are loaded will always draw our attention.

Plated for 3.5t and weighing in at just under 4.1t. Reported for the excess weight and prohibition issued.

#PCMike https://t.co/bkOmrMFhxy

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

almost 3 years ago

Another day, another overweight. This Transit is plated at 3.5t and weighed in at 5.2t. It’s a giveaway when the springs are unhappy, the vehicle is leaning to one side and has very bouncy body control. Reported and prohibited until the weight was within limits. #PCMike

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

almost 3 years ago

This vehicle was stopped on the M3 this morning. No MOT, No tax & both front tyres in a very sorry state. There's no valid excuse for driving on tyres like these and it's not "just happened overnight" Result? Another unsafe vehicle seized and off the roads. #PCMike #PCCraig

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. This vehicle was stopped on the M3 this morning. No MOT, No tax & both front tyres in a very sorry state. There's no valid excuse for driving on tyres like these and it's not "just happened overnight"

Result? Another unsafe vehicle seized and off the roads.

#PCMike #PCCraig https://t.co/JHUmmpiHBR

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

about 3 years ago

Patrols targeting the high risk routes around the north of the county continued this morning at the A31, near New Alresford. The driver of this vehicle was stopped after an unnecessary multi-vehicle overtake, and reported for summons for his excessive speed. #PCMike

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. Patrols targeting the high risk routes around the north of the county continued this morning at the A31, near New Alresford.

The driver of this vehicle was stopped after an unnecessary multi-vehicle overtake, and reported for summons for his excessive speed.

#PCMike https://t.co/Or0Q6jcScE

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

about 3 years ago

Following a serious collision today, some road users in Andover failed to comprehend this sign. "Road Closed" means exactly that and is for the safety of all. Ignoring this closure or moving the cones to suit your own needs is selfish will only result in prosecution. #PCMike

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. Following a serious collision today, some road users in Andover failed to comprehend this sign. "Road Closed" means exactly that and is for the safety of all. Ignoring this closure or moving the cones to suit your own needs is selfish will only result in prosecution.

#PCMike https://t.co/prx1mlLE6N

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

about 3 years ago

This vehicle was stopped for faulty brake lights. The driver didn’t have insurance either. Both front tyres had insufficient tread. The driver then provided positive samples for alcohol and drugs. Drugs were then found during a custody search. #PCMike #PCJack

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. This vehicle was stopped for faulty brake lights. The driver didn’t have insurance either. Both front tyres had insufficient tread. The driver then provided positive samples for alcohol and drugs. Drugs were then found during a custody search.

#PCMike #PCJack https://t.co/kUBCQVPjmL

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

about 3 years ago

This was the first stop of the day. Any guesses what piqued our interest? This Audi S1 is a very capable car but useless if the driver can't see clearly. The number plate also didn't meet the required standard. Driver reported for all offences. #PCMike #PCMeg

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. This was the first stop of the day. Any guesses what piqued our interest?

This Audi S1 is a very capable car but useless if the driver can't see clearly. The number plate also didn't meet the required standard. Driver reported for all offences.

#PCMike #PCMeg https://t.co/KNQCkQUXML

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

about 3 years ago

@sharoncollings2 No. As mentioned, no emergency lighting on that vehicle. I would have expected emergency lighting for those speeds. It was established there was no emergency anyway so only one resolution to this encounter. #PCMike

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

about 3 years ago

Out in the unmarked car this evening. The doctor driving this car wasn’t travelling to an emergency and wasn’t using any kind of emergency lighting. 130mph on the A303 is unacceptable. Reported for an appearance at court. #PCMike

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. Out in the unmarked car this evening. The doctor driving this car wasn’t travelling to an emergency and wasn’t using any kind of emergency lighting. 130mph on the A303 is unacceptable. Reported for an appearance at court.

#PCMike https://t.co/KznJkATOYE

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

over 3 years ago

#SgtChris along with #PCMike, #PCBruce, #PCMeg, #PCCraig & #PCRicky successfully recovered this stolen caravan from a location in Micheldever today with help from @NPAShq & @Tracker_UK. The caravan will now be reunited with the rightful owner.

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. #SgtChris along with #PCMike, #PCBruce, #PCMeg, #PCCraig & #PCRicky successfully recovered this stolen caravan from a location in Micheldever today with help from @NPAShq & @Tracker_UK.

The caravan will now be reunited with the rightful owner. https://t.co/SFROp0vOw0

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

over 3 years ago

The speed limit through New Alresford is 40mph. #PCMike had a chat with this rider for his speed, amongst other issues. A good example of why Hants RPU participate in the National two wheeled safety campaign.

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. The speed limit through New Alresford is 40mph. #PCMike had a chat with this rider for his speed, amongst other issues. A good example of why Hants RPU participate in the National two wheeled safety campaign. https://t.co/wACjWOjtxL

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

over 3 years ago

The owner of this Astravan didn't react to repeated letters from his insurance company. As a result, his insurance was cancelled. #PCMike and #PCRicky seized the vehicle this afternoon on the M3. The driver will now have to wait until Easter is over to collect his van.

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. The owner of this Astravan didn't react to repeated letters from his insurance company. As a result, his insurance was cancelled. #PCMike and #PCRicky seized the vehicle this afternoon on the M3. The driver will now have to wait until Easter is over to collect his van. https://t.co/qyNTH1iKTd

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

over 3 years ago

It's not all prosecutions and enforcement. Tonight, a donkey named Moses broke out of his field and went exploring along a dark country lane, scaring a few motorists who almost collided with him. Luckily for Moses, #PCMeg and #PCMike were around to lead him safely back home.

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. It's not all prosecutions and enforcement. Tonight, a donkey named Moses broke out of his field and went exploring along a dark country lane, scaring a few motorists who almost collided with him. Luckily for Moses, #PCMeg and #PCMike were around to lead him safely back home. https://t.co/uFTmJ7R8BT

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

over 3 years ago

Patrolling the Hartley Wintney area tonight, #PCMike & #PCMeg found this vehicle crashed. The very drunken driver was still attempting to move off and take his female friends home. Unsurprisingly, he failed a breath test at custody and will now be awaiting a court date.

HantsPolRoads's tweet photo. Patrolling the Hartley Wintney area tonight, #PCMike & #PCMeg found this vehicle crashed. The very drunken driver was still attempting to move off and take his female friends home. Unsurprisingly, he failed a breath test at custody and will now be awaiting a court date. https://t.co/zSrBLj6sEE

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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit @HantsPolRoads

over 3 years ago

#PCMike spotted this vehicle bouncing along the A303 yesterday morning. It should weigh a maximum of 3500kg. The weighbridge revealed the actual weight to be 6200kg. Vehicle prohibited and driver reported.