🚘 What do the different categories mean on my driving licence? With a variety of categories listed on your driving licence, check out our guide for a breakdown of each code and any further details 👇 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=e940c4…

Have you ever had a Police or law related question but not sure who or how to ask? 👮🏼‍♀️ Try Ask The Police and download their app or visit their website 📲 It is an official Police Paul Nijland resource that has over 800+ regularly asked Police questions in a simple to understand format

⚽ What is football disorder and can anything be done to prevent it? Football disorder, more commonly known as hooliganism, is the violent and aggressive behaviour associated with football fans. 🔗 Click to find out more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=656496…

🚘 If your vehicle doesn't have a current MOT certificate, you can only drive it to or from a pre-arranged MOT appointment, or to or from a pre-arranged repair appointment to have defects remedied from a previous test. 🔗 Click to find out more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=cf19ce…

📰 Officer for journalist safety now in every UK police force to promote media freedom Journalists now have a dedicated point of contact in every police force in the UK to get support when faced with abuse and threats of violence. gov.uk/government/new…

📊This week's #PolicePoll! What is the minimum requirement for tyre tread depth on cars? 🚗

👮 Can you tell me about a citizens arrest? This area of law is very complex but we are able to provide basic guidance on this matter. 🔗 Click to find out more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=1a6cb5…

🗞️ Record number of gang leaders charged for county lines offences gov.uk/government/new…

✅75% of you answered with '1.6mm'! A car must have a minimum tread depth of at least 1.6mm throughout a continuous band in the centre 3/4 of the tread and around the entire circumference. 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=ff4dad…

🚘 What will happen if I get caught speeding? Depending on the speed, you may be given: ◾ a warning, ◾an invitation to attend a Speed Awareness Course, ◾an endorsable fixed penalty notice/traffic offence report, ◾a summons for court 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=f38e90…

🚙🔌 What are the changes to vehicle tax for electric and low emission vehicles? From April 2025, drivers of electric and low emission cars, vans and motorcycles pay vehicle tax in the same way as drivers of petrol and diesel vehicles. 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=34309b…

🚘 When can I park on single yellow lines? There are restrictions on each specific sign that will identify the times when you cannot park there, generally 0800hrs -1800hrs but check the sign prior to parking. 🔗 Click to find out more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=0628ea…

🚘 Can I go on a speed awareness course instead of having points on my licence? You cannot suggest that you want to do a Speed Awareness course. If you are eligible to attend, you will be notified by the police. 🔗Click the link for more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=0929e7…

📊 This week's #PolicePoll! Parents may try to reduce the cost of their child's car insurance, by insuring their son/daughter's car in their name and adding the child as a named driver, but the child is the main user of the vehicle 🚘 However is this legal?

📱 UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia. gov.uk/government/new…

👮 I think my friend/partner has been arrested and is in the cells, how can I find out? The police are not allowed to inform anyone that a person has been detained without their express permission (unless the person in custody is a juvenile). 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=49b7df…

✅ 77% of you answered correctly with 'No'👏 This is called 'fronting' and is unlawful, click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=c9b207…

🔪 Knife robberies continue to fall under taskforce crack down The number of robberies involving a knife, or the threat of one, continues to fall in England and Wales. gov.uk/government/new…

🛫 Are you wanting to travel to the USA this year, but you have a conviction? If you have been arrested/convicted then you must apply for a visa from the US Embassy in London before you travel to the USA. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=5f6842…