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OPU Shropshire

@OPUShropshire

Official page for the Operational Patrol Unit, roads/armed policing for Shropshire. Do not report crime via Twitter, use our website and in an emergency 999.

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linkhttp://www.westmercia.police.uk calendar_today05-11-2013 16:47:54

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Officers from SCIU & MTST in South Shropshire during the evening. 28 breath tests carried out , 4 positive for drink & 1 drug driver arrested. Targeting drink/drug drivers leaving licensed premises whilst over the limit! Road Safety West Mercia West Mercia PCC OR95

Officers from SCIU & MTST in South Shropshire during the evening. 28 breath tests carried out , 4 positive for drink & 1 drug driver arrested. Targeting drink/drug drivers leaving licensed premises whilst over the limit! #fatal4 @WMerciaRoads @WestMerciaPCC OR95
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Drug & disqualified driver sentenced at Shrewsbury CC, Michael Lee WILKINSON of Montford Bridge was involved in a head on collision in August 2021 on the A488 Hanwood. He was convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, sentenced to 4.2 yrs prison. Road Safety West Mercia OR95

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October is Tyre safety month, we urge you please to check your tyres and get them changed. The legal limit is 1.6mm and if you are found with tread below that, then it may cost you more than the replacement of the tyres & points on your licence.

October is Tyre safety month, we urge you please to check your tyres and get them changed. The legal limit is 1.6mm and if you are found with tread below that, then it may cost you more than the replacement of the tyres & points on your licence. #saferroads
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Team C (North) on the A41 nr Tong, with SCIU officers carrying out vehicle checks. Numerous vehicles stopped, 2x disqualified drivers & insurance, with other document offences. 3438 Road Safety West Mercia @CCPippaMills West Mercia PCC

Team C (North) on the A41 nr Tong, with SCIU officers carrying out vehicle checks. Numerous vehicles stopped, 2x disqualified drivers & insurance, with other document offences. #saferroads 3438 @WMerciaRoads @CCPippaMills @WestMerciaPCC
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Even if you’ve been riding a motorcycle for years, you’re never too experienced to learn more. We’ve produced a new video, featuring professional motorcyclist Sylvain Guintoli to highlight the benefits of further training.
Watch here: youtu.be/OGQXn41ZbsE and please share. 🏍️

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Team B in Malinslee, Telford. This driver stopped for excessive tints, front window was 28%, side fronts 14%. Well below the legal limits . Tints removed, driver issued with traffic offence ticket OR95

Team B in Malinslee, Telford. This driver stopped for excessive tints, front window was 28%, side fronts 14%. Well below the legal limits . Tints removed, driver issued with traffic offence ticket OR95
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Team B in Telford with a lorry that turned over nr Hadley Park. Driver taken to hospital, road is open but awaiting recovery of vehicle. OR95

Team B in Telford with a lorry that turned over nr Hadley Park. Driver taken to hospital, road is open but awaiting recovery of vehicle. OR95
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Telford, new officers out on patrol with MTST & SCIU on a traffic operation. Several motorists stopped for window tints, illegal number plate, insecure/dangerous loads . OR95

Telford, new officers out on patrol with MTST & SCIU on a traffic operation. Several motorists stopped for window tints, illegal number plate, insecure/dangerous loads . OR95
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Officers from OPU Worcestershire & MTST working with partners from Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency at Strensham services M5 south. Numerous offences, defective tyres, insecure loads, vehicles prohibited & arrest for drug supply also . Road Safety West Mercia West Mercia PCC @CCPippaMills OR95

Officers from @OPUWorcs & MTST working with partners from @DVSAgovuk at Strensham services M5 south. Numerous offences, defective tyres, insecure loads, vehicles prohibited & arrest for drug supply also . @WMerciaRoads @WestMerciaPCC @CCPippaMills OR95
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Team A, an excessively overweight vehicle. Gross weight over by 93% & over on axle 2 by 100%. Vehicle prohibited, ticket issued . Road Safety West Mercia West Mercia PCC @CCPippaMills OR95

Team A, an excessively overweight vehicle. Gross weight over by 93% & over on axle 2 by 100%. Vehicle prohibited, ticket issued . @WMerciaRoads @WestMerciaPCC @CCPippaMills OR95
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Team A with Telford Police carrying out mini traffic op in Telford town centre. Offences including, overweight, no seat belt, no MOT, window tints, number plates. Road Safety West Mercia OR95

Team A with @TelfordCops carrying out mini traffic op in Telford town centre. Offences including, overweight, no seat belt, no MOT, window tints, number plates. @WMerciaRoads #fatal4 OR95
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Team B on the A458 at Bridgnorth enforcing the charter . Over 45 vehicles in excess of the speed limit Road Safety West Mercia . Several motorbikes well over 60mph . West Mercia PCC @CCPippaMills OR95

Team B on the A458 at Bridgnorth enforcing the #community charter . Over 45 vehicles in excess of the speed limit @WMerciaRoads . Several motorbikes well over 60mph . @WestMerciaPCC @CCPippaMills #fatal4 OR95
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OPU North Team B conducted speed enforcement on the A458 at Bridgnorth - 45 motorists were found to be travelling well in excess of the national speed limit, the fastest being 104mph!!! Tickets will be in the post! OT78

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