27 July 2010
This is a BMW from Durham Constabulary that is only used on the skidpan. It is an ex-front line vehicle that has had the roof light bar removed. It has tyres that are almost bald and are pumped up to a high pressure to help it skid on the oil/water mix.
Take a look at this interview between Ben "Interceptor" Pearson and Graham "PC Tony Stamp" Cole
Been filming down at the #PierHead today! Fantastic backdrop of @RoyalLiver1911 talking all things #Motorcycle and #IOMTT! @AlpineCentreUK creating plenty of interest also! @BMWMotorradUK @PVLUK @Redtronic @Merseysidersp
This beauty of a @EOneUKLtd @MercedesBenz Vario is on the run at Lochgoilhead. This is one of many Vario chassis’ VSUs in the west of Scotland, this particular one being the 4x4 chassis, and one of the oldest. A very capable chassis, which sadly is no longer manufactured
#CVU enforcement in Oldham. Another vehicle massively overweight which will effect brakes and steering. Prohibited until items removed onto 2 other vans. GFPN issued. Pictures paint a thousand words.