General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders•Rule 108
Traffic Officer Vehicle Stop Powers
Traffic officers have powers to stop vehicles on most motorways and some ‘A’ class roads,in England and Wales. If traffic officers in uniform want to stop your vehicle on safety grounds (e.g. an insecure load) they will, where possible, attract your attention by
💡Example
Traffic officers can stop vehicles on motorways and some 'A' roads in England and Wales if there's a safety concern. For instance, if you're driving on the M1 and a traffic officer signals you to pull over due to an insecure load on your vehicle, you must comply and safely stop your vehicle as directed.
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