Federation seeks change in law to reduce officer risk in vehicle stops

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Federation seeks change in law to reduce officer risk in vehicle stops

Officers' stop testimonies sent to support changes to Sections 163 and 164 of Road Traffic Act.

Date - 19th August 2020
By - Gary Mason

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Transport minister Grant Shapps is being asked to support a change in legislation which could give better protection to the police when they stop vehicles after a series of incidents in which officers have been seriously injured by drivers making...

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