Central Motorway Police Group

Another speed check on the A500 today with 50 cars over the speed limit. One was well into the 90’s. Please slow down and read the signs.

One of ours from some time ago. Don’t try to get away from the police. https://t.co/ys1o8u1Awg

In all we have processed 60 drivers for excess speed today on the motorway networks of @StaffsPolice and @WMPolice. Please slow down especially in poor weather 🚔NM #fatal4 @TISPOLorg

Disappointing that despite poor driving conditions and a wet road surface that people are still driving well in excess of the speed limit on the network in @StaffsPolice Points and fines are coming their way🚔NM @TISPOLorg #fatal4

Good morning from A unit. Busy start to the shift dealing with overnight prisoners for drink drive amongst other offences. We will also be out supporting the @TISPOLorg speed campaign today so slow down! 🚔NM #fatal4

So far this evening we have processed 21 drivers for excess speed offences on the motorways of @StaffsPolice and @WMPolice and the A500. The night is still young!🚔NM #fatal4 @TISPOLorg

Vulnerable pedestrian detained under mental health act powers after being found walking on the M6. Will be taken to a suitable location for further support and treatment 🚔NM

Speeding motorist stopped on the @M6tollRoad. Arrested for providing a positive breath test with a reading of twice the legal limit. Room for one🚔NM#fatal4

Sorry for the lack of tweets but A unit have had a busy start to the shift with 11 people having been arrested for immigration offences after being found in the back of a lorry on the @M6tollRoad in @StaffsPolice.

Sorry for the late tweet.We have been dealing with a serious RTC M6 at J14 NB .Several drivers have been witnessed driving past the scene filming on their mobile phones...We have filmed them filming us and will be dealing with them accordingly.. #leavethephonealone .4882YF

The @TISPOLorg summer speed campaign starts tomorrow. We will be out all week across the regions motorways in @WMPolice and @StaffsPolice as well as the A500. Slow down or prepare for fines and points🚔NM #fatal4 #SpeedKills

B unit working to keep you safe tonight - wishing you a pleasant evening. We are proactively patrolling the motorway network please keep your speed down and put your phones in the glove box to avoid distractions. RK

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thanks to an eagle eyed member of the public, this stolen Mercedes, taken from a House Burglary in Four Oaks, has been located in Birmingham! One delighted owner is very happy!! #forensics 🚔

Tonight our officers will be working with colleagues from @NewcastlePolice tackling vehicle related nuisance in the north @StaffsPolice area. 🚔NM

Vehicle seizure on the A500 in @StaffsPolice for having no insurance. Driver reported for summons🚔NM

Vehicle seized for insurance and licence offences after being stopped on the M6 in @StaffsPolice. Driver reported and facing a long journey home 🚔NM

Occupant of a vehicle stopped on the M6 in @StaffsPolice arrested for offences committed on @MerseyPolice. Room for one required #gotcha 🚔NM