Traffic Cops 2016

Overview

Traffic Cops is a British documentary series that follows the daily operations of law enforcement officers patrolling roadways across England. The program focuses on the work of Roads Policing Units, capturing high-speed chases, drug busts, and interactions with criminals. Originally broadcast by the BBC between 2003 and 2016, the series underwent a reboot that began airing on Channel 5. This new format was initially titled All New Traffic Cops for its first two series. In 2018, the program was renamed Traffic Cops: On the Edge before eventually being titled Traffic Cops. The series features Yorkshire-based law enforcers and is recognized as a consistently watched factual series on United Kingdom television. The production includes appearances by individuals such as Jamie Theakston, Alex Boniface, Nick Lovatt, and Jason Potts. By documenting the activities of officers on the motorway, the show provides a look at the challenges faced by police in the field. It remains a notable example of reality television centered on the work of British police forces.