UNMARKED HGV ‘supercabs’ are set to patrol the M25 in bid to reduce road collisions.

National Highways has again teamed up with police forces across the Southeast in a fresh bid to improve road safety.

For two weeks from November 7, police forces will use National Highway’s unmarked HGV supercabs to patrol the M25 operating out of a base in Thurrock.

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The HGV supercabs, which are funded by National Highways, allow police officers to film evidence of unsafe driving behaviour by pulling up alongside vehicles, and drivers are then pulled over by police cars following a short distance behind.

The cabs have derestricted speed limiters, which means they can travel at speeds up to the national speed limit and have flashing lights for use in an emergency.

The operation will also see enforcement agencies carry out checks on vans and lorries for road worthiness, secure loads, weight, and drivers’ hours to reduce the risk of incidents along the route.

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