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Stop on M4 for suspected weight offences. Further checks reveal number of issues.
Defects identified, including a dangerous front bumper, likely to cause injury.
🚫 Prohibited immediately
📝 Paperwork issued
Not something you want anywhere near pedestrians or cyclists! 😳
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@WiltsRPU 🚓 | #ImmigrationTeam
Van stopped on the M4 for weight offences. Checks revealed the driver was working on an incorrect visa which had also expired.
📝 Traffic offence paperwork issued
✅ Immigration status dealt with.
#RoadSafety #JointWorking
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Another M4 stop. Vehicle had a long list of serious defects and no tachograph in use. Towing setup had no safety features, and the Yaris being towed had exposed cord.
Driver claimed it had been checked by VOSA… 🤔
#DVSA stepped in ✍️ Action taken.
@WiltsRPU #RoadSafety
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Vehicle stopped on the M4 after raising suspicion due to its weight. ✅
A check on the scales confirmed it was significantly overweight—both on axle 2 and overall gross.
🚫 Prohibited from continuing
📝 Paperwork issued
@WiltsRPU #RoadSafety
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Disqualified driver helpfully drove straight past a marked Roads Policing Unit (RPU) car. No ANPR needed!
Outcome as expected: vehicle seized, paperwork issued.
#WiltsRPU
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#WiltsRPU On the M4 yesterday #RPU stopped a panel van which was lane hogging and struggling to keep it between the lines. Panel van driver was unclear on what the blue lights behind meant. Stopped with assistance by #ARG educated and given TOR for Careless. #DONTHOGMIDDLELANE
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#WiltsRPU ABLOAD running without movement order, DVSA prohibition added and a paperwork for defective tyre and tax offences. Currently awaiting removal of load and submission of correct paperwork.
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#WiltsRPU and #WiltsARV stopped the Ford (pictured) due to links to drug matters.
Driver arrested for drug driving.
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#WiltsRPU Driver reported to be on cocaine and LSD. Left Wiltshire and then came back in on M4. Vehicle stung and boxed at junction 17 by RPU and ARG. Arrested drug drive, possession of class a and FTS (it was very brief!!)
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Acting on reports from the local community, officers conducted speed checks in the 30mph limit at Broad Hinton.
Unsafe speeds put lives at risk. We’ll continue to take action where concerns are raised.
#WiltsRPU
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#WiltsRPU alongside #WiltsARG and #WiltsDogs deployed to an ANPR marker on the M4. Linked to high‑value retail thefts, the vehicle was stopped, large quantities of stolen property recovered, and one arrest made. 👏 Teamwork makes the stop work. 🚔
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#WiltsRPU, New Students & #DVSA - Commercial vehicle operation on the M4 last week resulted in numerous penalty notices issued, prohibitions and seizures in the name of road safety. These keep coming, and we'll keep trying stopping them!
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Turns out you can have too much of a bad thing…
🚫 50% overweight
🚫 Illegal tyres
🚫 Dangerous condition
🚫 Incorrect licence
That’s the full house. Vehicle prohibited and driver reported.
Nice spot just off the M4. 👀
#WiltsRPU
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#WiltsRPU - OP @DriveInsured last week resulted in 22 vehicles seized for No Insurance around Wiltshire. While it doesn't sound a lot, it is 22 too many. These offences affect everyone, help us stop it - if you know someone is doing this please let us know !
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#WiltsRPU 40T HGV on the M4, reported weaving between lanes. Found parked up at Leigh Delamere. Romanian driver failed to provide roadside, but 103µg in Custody. Already on Bail for a like offence. Remanded to Court. Bailed unconditionally for trial by the Court.
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#WiltsRPU stopped a Porsche Cayman in Swindon after some enthusiastic acceleration off a roundabout.
Driver had no licence, no insurance and a dangerously worn tyre.
Vehicle seized. 🚓
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RTC involving a provisional licence holder with no insurance and careless driving.
If you’re learning to drive, ensure you’re doing so legally, with the correct supervision and valid insurance. It protects you and everyone else on the road.
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