Just passed an unmarked car with a camera on top



I don't think there's any requirement to have two officers, but I couldn't give you a definitive answer.

They're usually uniformed in unmarked traffic cars to allow them to complete stops, I'm pretty sure it's still a requirement that a constable performing a traffic stop wears a police uniform anyway. Could be there was a marked unit at another junction to pull anyone that was flagged on the ANPR.

You are right. No requirement to have two officers, in fact most traffic units are single crewed.

Right again, any officer can signal for a vehicle to stop but the offence of failing to stop states the constable must be in uniform.
 
that's the fella! Couldn't see any hidden lights on it though, or a big sign board in the back like that. And there was only one fella in it, thought they had to have two?

No. Most RPU are single crewed. ANPR camera. Most RPU cars have one to rear and one in front window. Checking for everything really, mainly insurance and any intel markers placed on vehicles.

So the Police drivers are allowed to be distracted by viewing a monitor in the car whilst driving but the public wouldn't be. Due care and attention ?

The system will alert the officer of a hit therefore it does not take any operation. Activate it and let it work. The screen is also used for the car radio which needs very little operarion other than a PTT button or if your wanting to change channel
 
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No. Most RPU are single crewed. ANPR camera. Most RPU cars have one to rear and one in front window. Checking for everything really, mainly insurance and any intel markers placed on vehicles.
Real question here.

If its unmarked and the basic premise is to remain off the radar to a a degree, why plonk a massive ANPR camera on the roof to give it away :)
 
Plod thinks it's a policing priority apparently.

Sadly it still doesnt get through to some people. Like shooting fish in a barrel on some days

Real question here.

If its unmarked and the basic premise is to remain off the radar to a a degree, why plonk a massive ANPR camera on the roof to give it away :)

I dont know. I dont design the systems or the tech but usually the cars go unnoticed
 
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See a lot keep the belt fastened all the time and just hook it over them.

Complete idiots. Argos driver did it the other day, and a BMW driver er the same.
Do people still drive around without their seatbelt on these days.
 
It's mental that people still bomb along there. Or that daft ***** who sit at 53 thinking they're getting 1up on everyone else. The policing on The 690 is crackers.
It's like Russian Roulette mate. I like to give it laldy up the hill and crest the rise well over a 100mph never knowing if the cops will be there.
 

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