Traffic Cops

During a bank holiday weekend, traffic on Derbyshire’s roads rose sharply, increasing the workload for police. Officers dealt with hundreds of reports, covering drink‑driving, drug‑driving, dangerous driving, and a variety of other crimes across the county throughout the busy weekend.

The episode presents a snapshot of policing in Derbyshire over a bustling bank‑holiday weekend, when the county’s roads are unusually congested. It follows local officers as they navigate the heightened activity that comes with a public holiday, offering viewers a real‑time look at law‑enforcement work under pressure. During the long weekend, the police force is inundated with a flood of calls – hundreds of reports centre on drink‑driving, drug‑related impairment and dangerous driving. These incidents dominate the workload, but they are only part of the picture, as officers also attend to a wide range of other criminal complaints that arise when traffic volumes surge. The surge in vehicle numbers directly translates into a sharp rise in the number of incidents the officers must log and investigate. Each report adds to the strain on resources, requiring rapid response and coordination to keep the roads safe while still addressing the broader spectrum of offences that accompany a busy holiday. Beyond the driving offences, the episode highlights that the police are simultaneously dealing with an assortment of additional crimes. This variety underscores the multifaceted nature of their duties, showing how a single weekend can generate a complex mix of challenges for Derbyshire’s law‑enforcement teams.