Thank you to the members of the public who called us about this van being driven erratically on the #M66 . Intercepted by #RPU patrols at #Pilsworth , the driver provided a roadside reading of 153! He is now en-route to custody and the van has been #seized . #Fatal4 North West Motorway Police

#CVU have been out over the last 4 days enforcing the #Fatal5 on GMP's network of motorways. Stopping and prosecuting 87 motorist, 49 of which were on their mobiles. Aiming to make our roads safer. We will be out again soon, so please drive safely and stay legal. #OpTramline

We are not best placed to deliver proper support to those suffering a mental health crisis however there are times we HAVE to act to protect life. We were supported by the fantastic North West Ambulance Service in the early hours, to safeguard a vulnerable person, walking along a live motorway.

#TrafficPCSOs #XQ11 assisted Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service GMFRS & Bury Council at this incident in Bury today

An Articulated HGV was 'cut' in two by a collapsing tree between the cab & trailer

Driver uninjured

No damage to property

Road closed whilst the tree was felled and chopped up....

#Fatal4 | Speeding is one of the leading contributing factors of deaths on the roads.

Speeds like this captured by XQ54 #TrafficPCSO are not acceptable.
Sec. 172 and Notice of Intended Prosecution in the post.

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A #GMPMotorcycleUnit officer came across this vehicle on Darlington Street East, Wigan.
TOR issued.
This driver had lots of excuses, none of which were exceptable.

This vehicle was seen earlier by #NPAS on the roads of Fallowfield.
Officers from #GMPMotorcycleUnit located the vehicle On Fallowfield Loop Line.
Vehicle seized 165.

This transit van was stopped by #GMPMotorcycleUnit On Ashton Lane, Bredbury.
Driver claimed he was driving on a ‘drive other vehicles’ policy.
The van didn’t have its own insurance, and the drivers policy did not allow him to drive other vehicles.
Vehicle seized & driver reported

#TrafficPCSOs assisted GMP #MountedUnit & The British Horse Society today in the Lowton area Wigan Police (GMP)

Around 20 Drivers were stopped and advised on their manner of driving around 2 horses & riders

British Horse Society representatives spoke to drivers & gave out leaflets

#RideSafe

The driver of this vehicle thought he got 5 days free insurance from a man at a service station. Transpires he didn’t. Vehicle seized #165 and driver reorted Drive Insured

The driver of this vehicle didn’t think he needed to strap down his load. Apparently “it wasn’t going anywhere”. Driver claimed it was all his mothers fault. Pg9 issued, load eventually secured and driver reported #strapitdown

XTA4 had 20 minute pursuit on East Lancs yesterday evening. Male driver charged, remanded for dangerous drive, FTS, no licence and no insurance. Brought to a safe conclusion thanks to our boys and girls in blue.
But, It was at this moment he knew he .. 😳.. up. Prison awaits.

#Fatal4 | Speeding is one of the leading contributing factors of deaths on the roads.

XQ54 - #TrafficPCSO continuing to enforce the 30mph speed limit on Chester Road, Stretford.

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Many thanks to the member of public for reporting a possible drink/drug driver.
This vehicle was stopped on School Lane, Irlam by #GMPMotorcycleUnit . The driver provided a roadside breath sample of 119. Legal limit is 35.
Driver arrested

This driver came up to Manchester from Reading for an illegal car meet. The vehicle had a warped axle, a sharp protruding bumper, an illegal exhaust and no road tax. Pg9 issued, vehicle recovered and driver reported for several offences #4hourtaxiridehome

XQ11 - #TrafficPCSO attended reports of an RTC this afternoon. Transpires that the rider had taken the junction to quick and lost control, no other parties involved.
Driver didn't stay with their VEH afterwards.
VEH recovered by us and keeper inquiries ongoing.

Vehicle stopped Park Road, Stretford by #GMPMotorcycleUnit for not wearing a seatbelt. Advice initially given to the driver who then refused to put his belt on.
Traffic offence report issued.
#fatal4

Support continues to the communities of Bolton re dangerous/ASB driving concerns, with our officers working with the superb GMP Special Constabulary - Positive result of 30 offence reports, seizures for no insurance & arrests for disq driving AND protection from domestic violence #OpClassify

Sincere thanks to the public who waited patiently as we filtered access to the Snipe Retail Park in Ashton this evening 👍 Our patrols responded to reports of custom motor vehicles attempting to attend that location, for the purposes of an illegal car meet. ASB? No thanks!

VEH off to the workshop for a midless act of Criminal Damage.
One less VEH within the fleet, one less officer unable to respond to incoming calls.

Greater Manchester Police are seeking to cover the damage caused and the cost of repairs from the suspect.

#SmileYou 'reOnCCTV