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Roads Policing Unit

@MerPolTraffic

Official Twitter page of @MerseyPolice’s RPU. Follow us for news, advice, & occasional humour. DM @MerPolCC to report crime. For emergencies call 999

 Merseyside, England
merseyside.police.uk/
Joined February 2017
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This motorcycle failed to stop for our patrol on the A41, contravening red lights and reaching speeds of 100mph. It was located abandoned nearby. Vehicle seized and enquires ongoing to locate the rider.
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ROAD CLOSURES | We are in Liverpool city centre after a collision involving a car and a restaurant on North John St today. Road closures are in place and premises have been evacuated while partner agencies check for any structural damage or gas leaks. orlo.uk/XEwQv
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Two vehicles were seen driving at speed and in an anti-social manner in the Aigburth area. We caught up with both of them, and they were #seized Section 59. #GolfR #BMW118
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The driver of this van tried to give our officer false details when stopped. This was because he had no driving license and no insurance. #Seized.
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This motorcycle was sighted riding recklessly in Huyton. Upon stopping it we discovered it had no insurance. #Seized.
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Approaching the #Winter months, we will be carrying out extra roadside checks and enforcement for vehicle and road safety. Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and complete your #POWDER checks! #TyreSafety
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P - Petrol/Power - Have enough fuel for your journey O - Oil - Engine oil level W - Water - Coolant and windscreen washer fluid D - Damage / Drive chain or belt E - Electrics - Lights & Horn R - Rubber - Tyre pressures and tread, checking for cuts & bulges
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Vehicle stopped showing expired MOT. Driver smelt of intoxicants, but passed the breath test providing a sample of 19 at the roadside. However, the driver also tested positive for drugs and was #arrested
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This private hire vehicle was seen driving erratically on the #M62, tailgating, weaving, and at excess speed, all with a marked #Police vehicle behind it. Vehicle stopped and the unhappy driver was reported, and had their taxi licence suspended. #HappyCustomer #PHV
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After crashing this Ford Focus, the driver claimed their brakes had failed. What actually failed was their judgement. Officers established the driver was more than double the legal drink-drive limit. Driver arrested. 🚔🍺❌ #DrinkDrive #RoadSafety #FatalFour
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This #Mercedes made off on sighting #RPU in #Knowsley. The driver lost control and collided with two road signs. The driver was detained by officers and tested positive for alcohol. Driver #arrested. The lease company wont be impressed with the state of their vehicle!
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This milk delivery van was stolen in #Speke this morning. It was found less than 15 minutes after the theft by #RPU. Vehicle recovered for forensics. #Seeyousoon #CSIMerpol #CreaminalActivity #FastAndFuriousMilkRun
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This vehicle was reported as being driven around the #Huyton area in a dangerous manner this morning. #RPU located the vehicle and seized it Section 59.
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Vehicle stopped due to no MOT or Tax. Driver told the officer they were on the way to an MOT appointment at 7pm, which strangely couldn't be verified. Driver also tested positive for cannabis and cocaine and was found in possession of both drugs too! #arrested
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This vehicle was stopped due to the driver using their mobile phone. The driver also tested positive for cocaine at the side of the road and was #arrested
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This BMW failed to stop for #RPU this evening, driving very dangerously. It was found a short time later parked up. We have #seized it for safekeeping. #OpTango said they will look forward to checking your documents to get the car back 😃
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The driver of this Motability vehicle was found not to be the intended user and was using it for a business purpose! vehicle seized for no insurance and driver reported. @MotabilityOps
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This impatient driver went through a red light in front of an unmarked #RPU vehicle. Vehicle stopped and it was found the window tints did not conform on the front windows, and then the driver tested positive for cannabis! #arrested
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This van was stopped due to a defective brake light. When the officer approached the vehicle there was a strong smell of cannabis. Search conducted and cannabis located, driver tested positive for drugs at the roadside and was #arrested
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This motorcycle was being ridden around the #Huyton area and then tried to evade officers in a wooded area. Officers entered on foot and detained the rider. Motorcycle #seized for having no insurance.
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