The Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6

Airdate: 2024-May-20

Episode summary:

PCs Andy Jackson and Andy Clarke deal with a man who has a brake light out, only to be rudely interrupted by a shouty Range Rover driver wanting to get noticed. But he could live to regret his outburst when a background check reveals he has no insurance. The officers catch up with the outspoken driver, who proves his has no intention of coming quietly, throwing a string of insults at officers and barely letting them get a word in edge ways. But the police have the last laugh when the chatty driver is forced to head home on foot.On the outskirts of Sunderland, PC Martain Anderson races to a shocking hit and run. A Ford Fiesta has ploughed into another car at high speed, sending it spinning and leaving the elderly driver with serious head injuries. To make matter worse, the occupants of the Fiesta flee the scene. But the crash has been captured on CCTV, showing the terrifying moment of impact.It's late at night in Northumberland and PC Jan Simlesa is on the hunt for a van reported to be used in pallet and petrol thefts. When he finally tracks it down, the driver claims he's legit. But some detective work from Jan reveals that he shouldn't be on the road in the first place. Jan delivers the news that the van will be seized, and the driver doesn't disguise his annoyance.

About The Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders series:

Nicky Campbell narrates a look at how the nation's roads are policed, joining Cheshire's elite team of motorway officers as they crack do...Show more >