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REVEALED! The UK's Fastest Police Car Gets a Completely NEW LOOK! 🚔

The wait is finally over!

Introducing the newly transformed police Ford Focus RS!

We've been working behind the scenes to give this incredible car a completely fresh look, and we're delighted to finally show you the finished result.
But this isn't just about having an impressive police car.
It's about engaging with the modified car community, encouraging conversations around vehicle legislation and helping make our roads safer.

A massive thank you to everyone who's helped bring this project to life.

The car and this project is funded by Vision Zero South West and not Police funding

So, what do you think? Has this become the best-looking police car in Britain? 👀

What Does a Police Officer Keep in the Boot of Their Car? 🚔👀

Owen takes us through some of the equipment he carries and why it’s there, before we switch over to George’s BMW to see what he keeps in the back of his own car.

You obviously don’t need to carry everything you’d find in a police vehicle, but there are some simple bits of kit worth thinking about for those moments when something goes wrong.

So… what do you keep in the boot of your car? 👇

E-Scooters Are Illegal… So Why Can You Hire One?

You've probably heard that e-scooters are illegal to use on UK roads. So why are there rental scooters sitting legally on streets across the country?

There's an important difference.

Private e-scooters cannot legally be used on public roads or pavements. Approved rental e-scooters operating as part of an official trial have specific legal arrangements allowing them to be used on roads and cycle lanes.

The rental operator provides the required third-party insurance and riders need an appropriate full or provisional driving licence.

We explain what makes these scooters different and where you can actually ride them.
Did you know there was a legal difference?

Graduated Driving Licences: Would You Support THESE Restrictions?

You’ve passed your driving test. Should that immediately mean complete freedom on the road?

Graduated Driving Licensing is designed to introduce new drivers to the road in stages, with different systems around the world using measures such as minimum learning periods, passenger restrictions and restrictions on driving at night.

And this isn't just theoretical. Northern Ireland introduces Graduated Driver Licensing from 1 October 2026.

However, this is important: England, Scotland and Wales are not currently introducing passenger or night-time GDL restrictions. The Government has instead consulted on introducing a minimum learning period before taking the practical test.

Would restrictions on inexperienced drivers improve road safety, or go too far?

Come and Meet Us! GCM Live Event & Car Meet | 7th October 🚗

We spend most of our time talking to you from behind a camera, so on 7th October we’re doing something a little different.

We’re heading to The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen, just outside Cullompton in Willand, for a full evening of cars, conversation and road safety.

🚗 Car meet & car clubs
🎤 Live Q&A panel
👋 Come and meet us in person
🏁 Our Focus RS with its brand-new wrap
🏍️ BMW M1000RR & motorcycle expertise
🔧 Paul Cowland talking cars and modifications
🚔 Road safety specialists
☕ Food & coffee

We’ll also have a specialist joining us to answer your questions around drink and drug driving, alongside plenty of opportunity to ask questions about cars, bikes, modifications and road safety.

🐕 We’ll also be raising money to support retired police/service dogs.

When working police dogs retire, they go on to live with families and handlers who can face significant costs caring for them in later life. Part of the purpose of this event is to help support those people and the dogs that have spent their lives working.

📅 7th October
📍 The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen, Willand
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased in advance
🚗 Tickets are per car, NOT per person

You can even submit a question for our panel when booking.

We don’t get to do events like this very often. Come down, bring the car, have a coffee and spend the evening with us.

Hopefully we’ll see loads of you there on the 7th! 👊

Your Child’s Illegal E-Bike/Scooter Could Put Points on YOUR Licence

Parents, this is something you need to know.

We’re still seeing children and teenagers using privately owned e-scooters and non-compliant electric bikes on public roads.

If the machine is legally classed as a motor vehicle, insurance and other road-traffic requirements apply. And it isn’t necessarily only the person riding it who needs to think about the consequences: the Road Traffic Act specifically prohibits causing or permitting another person to use an uninsured motor vehicle on a road or other public place.

A compliant EAPC is different and can legally be used subject to the relevant rules.

Before buying one for your child, understand what it legally is and where it can actually be used.

Police Eyesight Test: Could You Read This Number Plate From 20 Metres?

When was the last time you actually tested your eyesight?

We recreate the roadside eyesight test with Sgt Owen Messenger and see what happens when I try it with and without my glasses.

It might seem like a simple number plate test, but poor eyesight behind the wheel can have devastating consequences.

👀 Could you read a number plate from 20 metres?

What Do You Wish You’d Been Taught Before Driving Alone?

Drivers aged 17 to 24 are often classed as vulnerable road users. Confidence can grow quickly, but real experience takes time.

So we want to hear from you.

If you’re a younger driver, what still confuses you on the road? What did your driving lessons or test not properly prepare you for?

And if you’ve been driving for years, what do you wish you’d known when you first passed?

Leave your advice in the comments. Something you share could genuinely help a new driver avoid making the same mistake.