
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders Episode Rating Graph
Sep 2021 - present

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Sep 2021 - present
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Browse episode ratings trends for Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders's 73 episodes.
S8 Ep5
8.8
4th Aug 2025
Humberside Police gets multiple calls about a potential drink driver all over the road, so PC Joe Gorman races to try to catch up with him before he has a serious collision. The vehicle is seen heading towards the driver's home address, where Joe finds the damaged vehicle with a crate of lager in the passenger seat.
S8 Ep6
8.7
11th Aug 2025
Multiple units race to catch a group of potential car thieves. And police respond to a 999 call about a motorbike driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic.
S7 Ep4
8.7
28th Apr 2025
It's a wild night on Newcastle's roads. PCs Jamie Leslie and Máire Curran stop a teenage drink-driver after a party. In the West End, a driver with no licence, no insurance and cannabis in his system barely reacts when pulled over. In Sunderland, PC Martain Anderson races to a crash involving a motorbike and a car. Dashcam footage may reveal what really happened.
S5 Ep4
8.7
6th May 2024
It's the early hours of the morning in Newcastle City Centre and two reckless drivers are using the city streets as their own personal racetrack. On car crashes, but as PC Brian Camsell reads the riot act to the bashful boy racer another car hurtles past despite the heavy police presence, mounts the kerb and bursts a tyre, but this driver isn't stopping. As Brian races to catch him up it soon becomes clear what this dangerous driver has to hide
S8 Ep2
8.6
14th Jul 2025
At Grimsby docks, Sergeant Tom Elvidge pursues teenagers suspected of trying to steal a moped. With no time to wait for backup, a solo Tom chases after them.
S4 Ep5
8.6
1st May 2023
PC Niaz Waddington and PC Andy Doran hunt for a wanted Range Rover, PCs Ian and Matt are called in to bring a vehicle to a stop after a tip-off from HMRC, and a serious car crash on the M56 leaves a passenger trapped.
S8 Ep4
8.5
28th Jul 2025
Cops pull over the driver of a suspected cloned car, who claims he’s just swapped the regs between his two cars because one doesn’t have insurance!
S7 Ep6
8.5
12th May 2025
Police follow up reports of an unauthorised car meet. Jamie investigates a stolen transit van, tracking down the driver who's cagey about his details.
S8 Ep1
8.4
7th Jul 2025
A driver seems more concerned about losing his footwear than getting nicked! And late night, a PC hunts for a suspected cloned car linked to a recent burglary.
S7 Ep3
8.4
21st Apr 2025
After suspects flee their car into a house, police are obliged to smash down the front door! And a PC’s intuition is alerted by a flashy car with a young driver.
S7 Ep12
8.4
23rd Jun 2025
Northumbria Police face a daily battle with dangerous and illegal motorbike use. In Newcastle, cops pursue - by car and chopper - a group riding off-road.
S7 Ep11
8.4
15th Jun 2025
PCs chase a cloned car, confront a licence-less driver with drug links, and face off with a dealer over insurance claims. On the A19, units race to catch a wanted man before he flees again.
S7 Ep8
8.4
26th May 2025
PC Tommy Wade is forced to ram a car to a stop - but why is the driver so desperate to get away from the cops? And police race to a serious two-car collision.
S3 Ep9
8.4
21st Nov 2022
PC Doran pursues a gang of thieves fleeing a robbery in Ellesmere Port. And PC Swash races to the scene of a head-on car collision that leaves a driver trapped.
S2 Ep8
8.4
5th Sep 2022
On the M53, PC Chris is following a car that is driving at over 90mph. When he pulls the driver over, he detects a strong smell of cannabis.
S6 Ep8
8.4
12th Aug 2024
The driver of a possible cloned car refuses to come quietly, a woman is suspected of drug driving, and a drink driver is remarkably jolly about getting caught.
S7 Ep10
8.3
9th Jun 2025
Police tackle a drink driver at 8am, an uninsured pizza delivery man, and a reckless driver wanting a selfie despite having no licence or insurance.
S7 Ep9
8.3
2nd Jun 2025
A cop pursues a vehicle after a report of a cloned car with a balaclava-wearing driver. In Byker, PCs witness what looks like a drug deal through a car window.
S6 Ep3
8.3
8th Jul 2024
PC Will Hunter pursues a car suspected of having cloned plates and when the driver eventually pulls over, the officer finds the driver aggressive, argumentative and smelling of alcohol, as well as unwilling to do a roadside breath test. In Northumberland, PC Chris Kemp is trying to find a car that refused to stop from motorway cops the previous night and tracks it down, but as soon as the occupants spot him they race off.
S5 Ep1
8.3
1st Apr 2024
Northumbria Police deal with an angry van driver who has no MOT. And a PC faces a suspected drug driver whose vocal boyfriend won't come quietly.
S1 Ep2
6.6
27th Sep 2021
Officer Matt Turner brings a car to a stop in the middle of the motorway, coming across an unexpected haul as well as a surprising passenger who stops him in his tracks. On a night shift, Niaz Waddington encounters a driver with no lights on and it quickly becomes clear the motorist has been drinking.
S1 Ep4
7.0
11th Oct 2021
PC Andy Doran goes on the hunt for a suspected car thief who has abandoned his vehicle on a housing estate. After an exhaustive search, he is left with no option but to send in a police dog to sniff out the suspect. PC Amy Hollis is called to a horrific collision between a car and a motorbike. With the motorcyclist facing life-changing injuries, Amy needs to investigate how it happened. A team of officers led by PC Niaz Waddington use ANPR camera technology to track down a carload of suspected supermarket robbers. What they anticipate being a straightforward operation turns into a chaotic nightmare as the car's four occupants, high on drugs, refuse to play ball.
S1 Ep7
7.0
1st Nov 2021
PC Amy Hollis is on the hunt for a drunk driver who has been on a late-night wrecking spree through the streets of Chester, leaving a trail of damage to parked cars, while Mike Clark is cracking down on boy racers who are terrorising the locals in Warrington.
S8 Ep7
7.0
18th Aug 2025
After reports come in of two men armed with sledgehammers trying to break into a supermarket, police race to the scene to intercept them, along with the dog unit.
S1 Ep6
7.1
25th Oct 2021
A driver leaves the scene after a head-on collision between two cars, leaving his daughter and her boyfriend behind in the wreckage. PC Ian Cosgrove is called out to help a driver on the notorious Thelwall Viaduct, but torrential rain threatens his rescue attempt, while a good Samaritan sees his brand new car destroyed when he comes to the aid of another motorist.
S1 Ep3
7.1
4th Oct 2021
A suspected drug dealer has an unusual explanation for the suspicious contents of his car - but an even bigger surprise faces the police when they also search his home. Chris Swash is on the trail of a dangerous driver, PC Amy Hollis stops a late-night motorist running red lights in the town centre, and two drivers clash after a collision.
S1 Ep5
7.3
18th Oct 2021
Inspector Anton Sullivan is left baffled by the strange behaviour of a motorist who fails to stop, while officer David Reed races to deliver life-saving equipment to a motorist with a suspected heart attack. A motorway collision has left two people stranded in the outside lane, but Niaz Waddington is struggling to get to them and there is a danger there could be another crash if he doesn't quickly secure the scene.
S3 Ep6
7.4
31st Oct 2022
A car has broken down on the hard shoulder of the M6. PC Andy Doran is called in to support Highways, as they're unhappy with the driver's behaviour. When he arrives at the location, Andy quickly finds out why.
S1 Ep8
7.5
8th Nov 2021
PC Chris Swash is part of a team hunting for a gang of ruthless burglars and in a desperate attempt to escape the closing net, the men crash their car and flee on foot. Meanwhile, PC Ian Cosgrove has an emergency on the motorway to deal with after a van wheel spins off, shoots across the central reservation and strikes an oncoming car.
S3 Ep7
7.6
7th Nov 2022
PCs Chris Swash and Rowan Burt are chasing a vehicle through the roads of Chester that is refusing to stop. Plus, PC Ian Cosgrove is on the scene of a serious crash. Fortunately, there are no serious injuries.
S5 Ep3
7.7
29th Apr 2024
PCs Jan Simlesa and Jamie Leslie pull over a top of the range BMW and smell alcohol on the driver's breath, and the roadside breathalyser test reveals a shocking result. In Sunderland, PCs Will Hunter and Mary-Anne Hutchison don't like the look of a car that's seen better days, but as the driver pulls in to get his tyres checked, he spots the cops, ditches his vehicle and makes off on foot
S1 Ep1
7.7
20th Sep 2021
Nicky Campbell narrates a look at how the nation's roads are policed, joining Cheshire's elite team of motorway officers as they crack down on Britain's worst drivers. In the opening edition, Amy Hollis is on the hunt for a drunk driver who has been on a late-night wrecking spree through the streets of Chester, leaving a trail of damage to parked cars.
S3 Ep1
7.7
26th Sep 2022
Inspector Anton Sullivan is on the hunt for an escaped prisoner who is believed to be a high risk to the public, with a drone and dog handlers helping in the search. Anton is then called to a serious collision on the M56 involving a motorcyclist and multiple vehicles, while PC Niaz Waddington deals with boy racers who are weaving through traffic and speeding on the motorway
S3 Ep3
7.8
10th Oct 2022
PCs Matt Turner and Rich Woodward are on the tail of an uninsured vehicle. When they finally catch up to the vehicle and question the suspect, they're surprised to discover the driver has never taken a driving test. On the M6, Inspector Anton Sullivan is responding to a collision between a car and an HGV. As the HGV has stopped on a live lane, Anton is tasked with trying to stop traffic, across six busy lanes, while in an unmarked police vehicle
S2 Ep4
7.9
8th Aug 2022
Inspector Anton Sullivan is tailing a dangerously erratic driver in a white van. As he stops him, the driver refuses to cooperate. On a busy M56, PC Andy Doran spots a broken down lorry that's blocking a live lane.
S3 Ep5
7.9
24th Oct 2022
PC Niaz Waddington is trying to keep a low profile in an unmarked car as he attempts to catch up to a vehicle on cloned plates on the M56. Meanwhile, in Chester, PC Amy Hollis is responding to a live lane breakdown on a busy dual carriageway.
S3 Ep10
7.9
28th Nov 2022
PC Ian Cosgrove tries to pull over a suspected drink driver refusing to stop. Meanwhile, in Warrington, PC Chris Swash is blue-lighting to a collision involving multiple vehicles. As he makes his way to the location, another collision takes place.
S5 Ep2
7.9
8th Apr 2024
Cases include a driver without a licence whose car reeks of cannabis, a man who can't spell the name he gives to officers, and boy racers causing chaos in a car park.
S7 Ep7
7.9
19th May 2025
Cops seek a car on clone plates that has racked up nearly 600 fines. PC Leslie pulls over a driver in a car that’s not his, with no insurance and no licence.
S7 Ep2
7.9
14th Apr 2025
PC Anderson is called to a collision after a car smashes into a pedestrian crossing. When the driver later appears, he’s carrying a takeaway and stinks of booze!
S1 Ep1
7.7
20th Sep 2021
Nicky Campbell narrates a look at how the nation's roads are policed, joining Cheshire's elite team of motorway officers as they crack down on Britain's worst drivers. In the opening edition, Amy Hollis is on the hunt for a drunk driver who has been on a late-night wrecking spree through the streets of Chester, leaving a trail of damage to parked cars.
S1 Ep2
6.6
27th Sep 2021
Officer Matt Turner brings a car to a stop in the middle of the motorway, coming across an unexpected haul as well as a surprising passenger who stops him in his tracks. On a night shift, Niaz Waddington encounters a driver with no lights on and it quickly becomes clear the motorist has been drinking.
S1 Ep3
7.1
4th Oct 2021
A suspected drug dealer has an unusual explanation for the suspicious contents of his car - but an even bigger surprise faces the police when they also search his home. Chris Swash is on the trail of a dangerous driver, PC Amy Hollis stops a late-night motorist running red lights in the town centre, and two drivers clash after a collision.
S1 Ep4
7.0
11th Oct 2021
PC Andy Doran goes on the hunt for a suspected car thief who has abandoned his vehicle on a housing estate. After an exhaustive search, he is left with no option but to send in a police dog to sniff out the suspect. PC Amy Hollis is called to a horrific collision between a car and a motorbike. With the motorcyclist facing life-changing injuries, Amy needs to investigate how it happened. A team of officers led by PC Niaz Waddington use ANPR camera technology to track down a carload of suspected supermarket robbers. What they anticipate being a straightforward operation turns into a chaotic nightmare as the car's four occupants, high on drugs, refuse to play ball.
S1 Ep5
7.3
18th Oct 2021
Inspector Anton Sullivan is left baffled by the strange behaviour of a motorist who fails to stop, while officer David Reed races to deliver life-saving equipment to a motorist with a suspected heart attack. A motorway collision has left two people stranded in the outside lane, but Niaz Waddington is struggling to get to them and there is a danger there could be another crash if he doesn't quickly secure the scene.
S1 Ep6
7.1
25th Oct 2021
A driver leaves the scene after a head-on collision between two cars, leaving his daughter and her boyfriend behind in the wreckage. PC Ian Cosgrove is called out to help a driver on the notorious Thelwall Viaduct, but torrential rain threatens his rescue attempt, while a good Samaritan sees his brand new car destroyed when he comes to the aid of another motorist.
S1 Ep7
7.0
1st Nov 2021
PC Amy Hollis is on the hunt for a drunk driver who has been on a late-night wrecking spree through the streets of Chester, leaving a trail of damage to parked cars, while Mike Clark is cracking down on boy racers who are terrorising the locals in Warrington.
S1 Ep8
7.5
8th Nov 2021
PC Chris Swash is part of a team hunting for a gang of ruthless burglars and in a desperate attempt to escape the closing net, the men crash their car and flee on foot. Meanwhile, PC Ian Cosgrove has an emergency on the motorway to deal with after a van wheel spins off, shoots across the central reservation and strikes an oncoming car.
Following motorway officers as they crack down on the nation's worst drivers
The first episode of Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders aired on September 20, 2021.
The last episode of Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders aired on August 04, 2025.
There are 73 episodes of Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders.
There are 8 seasons of Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders.
Yes.
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders is set to return for future episodes.