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Harbour & Port Police

LKZ 2890 A 2004 Nissan Nivara in silver that is used by the Port of Larne …



LKZ 2890 A 2004 Nissan Nivara in silver that is used by the Port of Larne Police in Northern Ireland. The car carries a very simple livery and the only writing on the outside is on the light bar. Small amber flashing lights are used when driving around the port, with blue lights operated in emergency situations.



The rear view of the 4×4 Navara. Mounted onto the Truckman rear are two of the small amber flashing lights. This is the only vehicle operated by this very small port police service.

Fire (General)

This specialist Iveco 65C16 fire vehicle is operated in conjunction with Qinetiq…



This specialist Iveco 65C16 fire vehicle is operated in conjunction with Qinetiq. It is a Remote Operated Vehicle Response Team vehicle. It carries personnel and robotic vehicles to major incidents as part of Project GHOST. GHOST stands for Gas cylinder Hazardous Operations Scientific Team.

The team are on call 24 hours per day and are dispatched by London Fire Brigade to any incident in the UK within four hours drive. This covers all of Wales and England as far North as Leeds.





The rear view. Notice the array of equipment on the roof including two full-width light bars, cctv and small and large telescopic aerials.

Fire (General)

YD12 ZSR, YD12 ZST, YD12 ZSG, YD12 ZSJ, YD12 ZSX London Fire Brigade …



YD12 ZSR, YD12 ZST, YD12 ZSG, YD12 ZSJ, YD12 ZSX London Fire Brigade was loaned five MINI Coopers by BMW for the 2012 Olympics. These cars were used in and around Olympic venues for rapid response as well as routine work. They carry equipment capable of putting out small fires. Inkeeping with the multinational event, “fire” is written on the side of the cars in five foreign languages.

In addition to these five, Dorset were given one similar MINI for use at the Weymouth and Portland Olympic venues. This is a Countryman four wheel drive model, registration YD12 ZSY.



Fire (General)

Sark Fire Brigade operate three fire trailers on the small island …



Sark Fire Brigade operate three fire trailers on the small island in the Channel Islands. One is seen here being pulled by a privately owned tractor of the chief fire officer Kevin Adams. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the island, except for tractors required for work.



A side-on look at the tractor-trailer combination. The trailer has two equipment lockers, jaws of life, lights, pump, hose reel, lengths of hose and short-reach ladders. There are no high-rise buildings on the island and no street lights.

Watch a video of this vehicle in action!



Lifeboats

HG56 LNY This Land Rover Defender is used by the RNLI to drive …



HG56 LNY This Land Rover Defender is used by the RNLI to drive team members to the nearby lifeboat and to tow smaller craft. It is seen here outside the base in Larne. Notice the additions of a front winch (covered), two spotlights and a tow hook on the front.



The rear view of the Land Rover. It has two further spotlights on the rear and carries no high visibility markings.

Lifeguard

J25190 This Mitsubishi L200 is used on the beaches of Jersey by the RNLI …



J25190 This Mitsubishi L200 is used on the beaches of Jersey by the RNLI as a lifeguard vehicle.



The car tows this jetski that is used to reach swimmers or surfers in trouble. The yellow float attached to the rear is for rescuees to pull themselves onto for a lift back to land.



The rear view as the car surveys the sea. As the tide ebbs and flows, the car moves to stay near the water’s edge.



In this shot, the same L200 demonstrates its 4×4 capabilities by driving through shallow water to the bemusement of two surfers.

Police (General)

This Audi A6 Avant has a top speed of 155 mph (on the 3.0 quattro …



This Audi A6 Avant has a top speed of 155 mph (on the 3.0 quattro version) and is a very fast and reliable car. Here it’s shown with the standard battenberg markings.



Here is a rear view of the vehicle. Shown here with the Battenberg markings and the chevrons on the back. Also shown with Blue lights in the rear light cluster.

Miscellaneous

11785, 11784 In this action shot, two motorbikes are escorting a large load…



11785, 11784 In this action shot, two motorbikes are escorting a large load using red flashing lights. They are both Honda Deuvilles belonging to Guernsey Outriders (a division of St Peter Port Service Ltd) who have a contract with the Guernsey government to provide vehicle escort services.



A closer look at one of the escort motorbikes. The company operate three motorbikes and a marked-up van. All use red flashing lights all-round.



The rear view. The riders are all special constables, trained in the specific role they carry out only. This gives them the power to direct traffic on Guernsey narrow winding roads.



The pair of bikes ready to face another day’s service.

Miscellaneous

12452 A look at one of Guernsey Outriders’ Honda Deuvilles. Red flashing …



12452 A look at one of Guernsey Outriders’ Honda Deuvilles. Red flashing lights were chosen as the police weren’t keen on blues being used and ambers would not have the desired impact to stop oncoming traffic quickly. A change in law was implemented to make the front-facing red flashing lights legal.



The rear view, showing the high visibility jacket marked with ‘Special Constable’.

RAF Police

Two RAF demo police bikes are shown here. The VFR1200 is liked for its power…



Two RAF demo police bikes are shown here. The VFR1200 is liked for its power, but the 780cc Crossrunner was criticised for its plastic and ill fitting dash, and the seat not being grippy, throwing the rider forward into the tank under braking!



A close look at the RAF Police badge on the front. The motto ‘fiat justitia’ translates from Latin as ‘let justice be done’.