About this season
An action-packed documentary series following Yorkshire-based law enforcers. Originally shown by the BBC (2003-2016), this is the new reboot format of the show and was titled "All New Traffic Cops" for two series. It was renamed again in 2018 as "Traffic Cops: On the Edge" and then as "Traffic Cops".
Episodes (13)
1. Episode 1
Aired 2 September 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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 September 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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 14 October 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.
7. Episode 7
Aired 28 October 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.
9. Episode 9
Aired 11 November 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.
11. Episode 11
Aired 25 November 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 their own.
12. Episode 12
Aired 13 January 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.
13. Episode 13
Aired 20 January 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.
14. Episode 14
Aired 27 January 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.
15. Episode 15
Aired 3 February 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.
16. Episode 16
Aired 6 February 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.
17. Episode 17
Aired 10 February 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.
19. Episode 19
Aired 24 February 2020 • 45 min
Derbyshire’s road crime team attempt to intercept a drug dealer traveling into the county from Sheffield.