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Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 4 Episode 3

Quick Summary

Police step in after a reckless teenager's high‑speed driving ends badly, resulting in an accident on the remote Lindis Pass. The mishap causes a caravan to lose a component at the summit of the pass, prompting a swift police response.

About This Program

The programme centres on police officers who are called in to deal with two separate incidents that unfold on the road. It’s presented as a single episode that follows the authorities as they intervene when things go wrong, showing how they respond to unexpected dangers that arise during travel. The first incident involves a teenager who is driving recklessly and pushing his vehicle to dangerous speeds. His high‑risk behaviour eventually ends in a serious mishap, prompting the police to step in. At the same time, further up the Lindis Pass, a caravan travelling along the same route loses a part from its structure, creating an additional hazard that also requires police attention. Both events take place at the top of the Lindis Pass, a location that becomes the backdrop for the officers’ response. The episode captures the moment the caravan’s missing component is discovered and the way the police manage the situation, ensuring safety for other road users. It also details how the authorities handle the aftermath of the teen’s reckless speeding, highlighting the procedural steps they take once the incident has escalated. Overall, the episode weaves together these two road‑side crises, illustrating how law‑enforcement personnel act when a youthful driver’s dangerous conduct culminates in disaster and when a caravan’s equipment failure adds another layer of risk on the high‑altitude stretch of the pass.

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Highway Cops broadcasts on Sky Crime +1 at 8:00am, Tuesday, 10 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime30 mins