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N610 SWK This is a Jaguar XJ6 that is now in preservation…



N610 SWK This is a Jaguar XJ6 that is now in preservation. It carries a 4-litre engine and was new in 1996. It is fitted with blue flashing lights behind the grille as well as the roof-mounted light bar.



The rear view of the Jag showing the high-visibility chevrons on the boot lid and bumper.

EO51 WEP This is a white Ford Mondeo that is used as an emergency …



EO51 WEP This is a white Ford Mondeo that is used as an emergency first responder car by the LIVES group (Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service). It is unusual in the fact that the light bar on the roof contains blue and amber lights. The blues are used when the car is being used for medical purposes, and ambers for when it is not.





The rear view. The writing on the rear screen says Saxilby & Sturton Responder.





A look at the side of the car.

This golf kart has been adapted to be used by doctors supporting …



This golf kart has been adapted to be used by doctors supporting the British Touring Car Championship races around the UK. It has a BTCC badge on the front and a green strobing beacon on the roof. It is only used to drive around the paddock, not on public roads, and therefore in unregistered, carrying “doctor” signs in place of registration plates.



The rear view of this unusual electric four-seater left-hand drive kart.

V920 MWT This Vauxhall Astra was new in 1999 and …



V920 MWT This Vauxhall Astra was new in 1999 and is seen here decked out in ambulance colours for use by Yormed. The car doesn’t have any blue lights fitted. On the bonnet is a temporary advert for a local newspaper “Life Savers” campaign.



The rear view of the Astra with clear “Private Ambulance” markings.

WJ58 KCO This is a Royal Navy Vauxhall Astra. It carries the …



WJ58 KCO This is a Royal Navy Vauxhall Astra. It carries the normal police livery and has roof markings “RNP” for Royal Navy Police.

Also shown alongside is HJ52 ZUA, a white Ford Transit with “Service Police” markings. It carries a yellow stripe livery and a full blue light bar on the roof.



LG59 LUO This BMW X5 Demonstrator is labelled as an …



LG59 LUO This BMW X5 Demonstrator is labelled as an Incident Investigation Unit. The rear side passenger windows have been brightly obscured to increase the visible presence of the car.



The rear view of the X5. Here you can see the built in equipment drawers and the roof mounted ‘nightscan’ floodlight.

KSN094 Here is a Opel Vectra 1.9 diesel military police car …



KSN094 Here is a Opel Vectra 1.9 diesel military police car used by the Cyprus Joint Police Unit. Its main duties are response, escort and general use. Notice the “MP” badge on the c-pillar.

 

The Cyprus Joint Police Unit is formed from UK military, navy and RAF police officers. The armed forces collectively called British Forces Cyprus have remained based on the island since its independence in 1960 due to its strategic location.



This painting depicts a tunnel policing Land Rover. It has …



This painting depicts a tunnel policing Land Rover. It has “Mersey Tunnel Joint Committee” on the doors and is fitted with a police sign and a blue light on the roof. The lights either side of the police sign are actually green. It was in service around 1955-65, as Land Rovers were introduced in 1955 and in 1965 the colour scheme on them was altered. On the rear you can see a cover that lifted up to access emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers and a skate to help tow vehicles with punctures.

NK59 AAE This is a Yamaha YZF R1 police motorbike …



NK59 AAE This is a Yamaha YZF R1 police motorbike which is with Durham Constabulary. The superbike with a 998cc engine is used to attract the public at events to discuss road safety, as well as being used to catch speeding motorists, assisted by a regular police motorbike.





The rear view.

This is a Suzuki Katana scooter in police colours…



This is a Suzuki Katana scooter in police colours. This small-engined bike carries Ride Well and Bike Wise advertising. It has had the wing mirrors removed and registration plate changed as it is used for stunts rather than regular police duties!





The rear view.