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This pair of Metropolitan Police patrol cars are seen here driving around a four-lane roundabout. Both cars are Vauxhall Astras, the one in the background being a newer body shape.

KV61 KZB This 2011 Vauxhall Astra is in service with Durham Constabulary.



The rear view of the 1.2 litre Astra with a turbo diesel ecoflex engine.

This is an unregistered brand new BMW 530 that is being prepared for service. It is only carrying a partial livery at this stage.



On the nearside, more of the livery has been applied over the top of the battenburg markings. The rear chevrons are yet to be added.



A closer look at the side that shows this roads policing vehicle is jointly operated by Durham and Cleveland forces. This stems from an agreement started in April 2011 which sees the two forces working collaboratively in many areas.

Reaching the end of its life is this badly damaged Durham BMW 5-series. It has had its livery stripped before being moved to the scrap yard.



The rear view of the ex-police car.

FX55 GYJ This Skoda Octavia is used by police cadets and PCSOs in Lincolnshire. It is partially marked with a magnetic livery that has been applied in a haphazard manner.



The side view of the car, along with a PCSO meeting the public.

FX59 BUU Lincoln police use this Mercedes Sprinter long wheel base. It carries riot protection and can carry officers inside along with prisoners in a caged area.



The side view of this lengthy van.

YJ10 ORP The rear view of a West Yorkshire roads policing BMW X5. Notice the road safety message placed just below the registration plate.

YJ12 BKD A Humberside Police BMW X5 is shown here on patrol with two traffic police officers.



The rear view of the three-litre diesel car.

YJ10 FZA, YJ10 FYZ, YJ11 AYP These three identical South Yorkshire Mercedes Benz Sprinters are seen lined up on standby at a major public event.



The rear view of the line up.

YJ12 BDU A 2012 Iveco Daily van is seen here in service with North Yorkshire Police.

SJ61 HBN A Tayside Police Vauxhall Astra in full battenburg markings.

A 2012 Lincolnshire Police Vauxhall Astra. From 2012 this make of car replaced older Ford Focus and Skoda Octavia response cars. All of the Astras are batternburg marked, a departure from the ‘jam sandwich’ markings.

In this action picture, a Mini has left the road on a bend and Lincolnshire Police have arrived in a Ford Focus to assist.

Four of the Met Police’s special escort group are seen here riding in formation through the capital.

A band new and unregistered BMW 5-series that is seen prior to going into service with North Yorks Police.



A look down the side of the car that is covered in tiny droplets of rain.



Inside the ‘office’ the driver is surrounded by additional screen and buttons.

This is a brand new and unregistered Vauxhall Astra estate. It is seen here prior to going into service with North Yorkshire and had the county livery applied just hours ago.



The rear view of the new car.

A brand new and unregistered Skoda Octavia is seen here prior to going into service on Jersey.



The rear view of the car.

J38577 States of Jersey Police operate this 2011 VW Caddy for detainee transportation and patrol work.



The rear view of the van. Notice the circular air vent in the roof.

YJ12 BAU This silver VW Transporter is a mobile police office with North Yorkshire Police. It is one of a pair of these non-emergency police vehicles introduced in 2012.



The rear view showing the retractable canopy and unusual screen over the rear window.



The screen folds down and is actually a bike carrier. This is a standard VW accessory for the Transporter and can accommodate four bikes on the four rails.