Traffic Cops: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Traffic Cops Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Sep 2, 2019 · 45 min
In 2017-18, there were 27 fatal police-related road traffic incidents, resulting in 29 fatalities. Last year nearly 500 police vehicles were destroyed in crashes.
Episode 2
Sep 9, 2019 · 45 min
Action-packed observational documentary series with Jamie Theakston. Jason stops a drugged-up driver who does 70 mph in a 30 zone to try and evade capture.
Episode 5
Oct 14, 2019 · 45 min
With stretched resources meaning most squad cars carry just one officer, Jim calls for back up when an angry, uninsured driver is egged on by a hostile mob.
Episode 7
Oct 28, 2019 · 45 min
There are more than 60,000 suspects on the run at any one time. Ant and Mark's dogged pursuit of a stolen moped takes them off their patch into the estates of Sheffield.
Episode 9
Nov 11, 2019 · 45 min
Dave reaches 80mph in a residential area while chasing a dangerous driver. Jason thanks his copper's instinct for suspecting a motorcyclist.
Episode 11
Nov 25, 2019 · 45 min
Action-packed observational documentary series with Jamie Theakston. Over the last ten years, police numbers in Derbyshire have reduced by 400, meaning officers often patrol on the
Episode 12
Jan 13, 2020 · 45 min
Derbyshire's road crime team launch a crackdown on drugs supply lines, using intelligence and surveillance tactics. Operation Spacedust targets county line networks.
Episode 13
Jan 20, 2020 · 45 min
Derbyshire's finest face a series of issues with motorcyclists - with one evading them for over an hour in a high-speed chase.
Episode 14
Jan 27, 2020 · 45 min
Drink drivers are increasingly trying to come up with ways to beat the system. One driver claims to have had a single swig of beer, forcing the cops to wait 20 minutes.
Episode 15
Feb 3, 2020 · 45 min
PC Jackson's instincts lead him on a high-speed chase. A car with false number plates makes a hasty getaway, before coming to halt with a bang.
Episode 16
Feb 6, 2020 · 45 min
Alex stops a car carrying an armed suspect. An arrested martial artist refuses to give up the fight, even at the police station.
Episode 17
Feb 10, 2020 · 45 min
Derbyshire's finest face a series of issues with motorcyclists - with one evading them for over an hour in a high-speed chase.
Episode 19
Feb 24, 2020 · 45 min
Derbyshire’s road crime team attempt to intercept a drug dealer traveling into the county from Sheffield.