The Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders: Season 6, Episode 5

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In Sunderland, PC Will Hunter patrols the morning rush hour in an unmarked patrol car, when right under his nose a driver hits the gas and dangerously overtakes other vehicles. Will catches up with the driver who claims he was in a rush because he's late for work. But Will smells booze. The driver was out for a drink until 1am. When Will gets out the breathalyser, will the driver be over the limit the morning after the night before?

Outside Newcastle, PC Brian Camsell is on the hunt for a suspected cloned car. Brian tracks it down and gets behind it, calling in more patrols to surround the vehicle and bring it to stop. The driver claims to have bought the car that morning for cash – with no receipt. But a search of the car reveals a set of number plates and accessories often favoured by thieves. Will Brian get to the truth?

On the A1, PC Jan Simlesa watches a pickup truck fly past him. Jan hits speeds over 100 mph just to try and catch the driver, then witnesses him swerving all over the road and bullying other cars out of his way. Jan's seen enough and pulls him over, only to find and obstinate young driver, who's blaming his shocking driving on the vehicle's tracking. Even when presented with the video evidence the driver is still full of excuses. But Jan won't let him have the last word.