Traffic Cops 2003
What is Traffic Cops?
Traffic Cops is a British documentary series that follows the officers of the Road Policing Units and Road Crime Teams of several UK law enforcement departments. The series began airing in 2003 and has been broadcast on Channel 5 and BBC One.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 206
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 18, 2003
- Last aired
- Jul 26, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, 5
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Traffic Cops is a British documentary series that follows the officers of the Road Policing Units and Road Crime Teams of several UK law enforcement departments. The series began airing in 2003 and has been broadcast on Channel 5 and BBC One. It is a factual series that shows the daily lives of officers patrolling the roadways of England. The series has consistently been one of the most watched factual series on UK television. Cameras follow the officers as they perform their duties, providing a glimpse into their work. The series is currently on its twenty-seventh season, indicating its long-running popularity. The show features the work of various UK police forces, offering a look at their road policing units.
Should you watch it?
“Cameras shadow UK law enforcement officers as they patrol roads and investigate criminal activity.”
- real-life police action
- insight into traffic enforcement
- can be repetitive
- depicts serious incidents
Watch it if you enjoy fly-on-the-wall police documentaries.
The series features realistic depictions of police work and road traffic incidents.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Picking Up the Pieces Mar 18, 2003
- E2 Hardliners Mar 25, 2003
- E3 Smashed Apr 1, 2003
- E4 Fatal Attraction Apr 8, 2003
- E5 Seeing Red Apr 15, 2003
- E6 Mad, Bad and Dangerous Apr 22, 2003
- E7 Law Breakers Apr 29, 2003
- E8 Dead End May 4, 2003
- E9 Impact Jul 1, 2003
- E10 Wrecked and Reckless Jul 7, 2003
- E11 Takeaway Nov 18, 2003
- E12 After Dark Dec 4, 2003
- E13 Twockers Dec 11, 2003
- E14 Right Time, Right Place Dec 18, 2003
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Too Young To Die Jan 26, 2004
- E2 Over The Limit Apr 12, 2004
- E3 Losing Control Apr 20, 2004
- E4 On The Loose May 19, 2004
- E5 Bad Attitude Jun 13, 2004
- E6 Under Pressure Sep 19, 2004
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Darkness Before Dawn May 16, 2005
- E2 Caught by Surprise Jul 6, 2005
- E3 Smelling a Rat May 30, 2005
- E4 Cause & Defect Jun 6, 2005
- E5 Chancers Jun 13, 2005
- E6 Dizzies Jun 20, 2005
- E7 Bad People Aug 18, 2005
- E8 No Respect Sep 26, 2005
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Fatal Distraction May 2, 2006
- E2 Running into Trouble May 9, 2006
- E3 Hit & Run May 16, 2006
- E4 Small Hours, Big Trouble May 23, 2006
- E5 Playing the Game May 31, 2006
- E6 Pushing Their Luck Jun 6, 2006
- E7 Weapon of Destruction Jun 13, 2006
- E8 In The Red May 25, 2006
- E9 Under The Gun Jun 20, 2006
- E10 Non-Stop Trouble Dec 13, 2006
Season 5 · 9 episodes
- E1 Trailing Destruction May 9, 2007
- E2 A Stab In The Dark May 16, 2007
- E3 Running Wild May 30, 2007
- E4 Bad Boys Jun 6, 2007
- E5 Something To Hide Jun 13, 2007
- E6 Walking The Line Jun 20, 2007
- E7 Desperate Measures Aug 15, 2007
- E8 Crashed Out Sep 5, 2007
- E9 Under Fire Oct 22, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The program follows officers from Road Policing Units and Road Crime Teams across the UK.
What kind of police work is featured?
It focuses on traffic enforcement and criminal investigations conducted by specialized road units.
Is this a scripted drama?
No, it is a documentary series that follows real officers on duty.
Where does the show take place?
It features various law enforcement departments throughout the United Kingdom.
Does the show use actors?
No, the series features actual police officers and their daily operations.