About the Show
About the Show
This series is currently off-air.
About Motorway Patrol
Our intrepid officers are buckling up for their 10th season of
mayhem and madness on Auckland's motorways with the return of
Motorway Patrol.
This season brings together an action-packed mix of real-life
drama, humour, and classic 'Kiwi' moments to your screens.
Producer Tash Christie explains the popularity of the show: "People
enjoy watching Motorway Patrol because it's a little bit
irreverent; revealing the human and sometimes humorous side of what
our Constables have to deal with every day."
This season checks in on the old hands of last series, and
hitches a lift with some of the new recruits as they patrol the
busy arterials that keep New Zealand's biggest city moving.
Constable Bruce Wilson, one of the old hands, says he thinks people
love the show because it shows New Zealanders what actually goes
on, on the motorway.
"People see why we enforce the law the way we do and what happens
when it all goes wrong. I also think it's a positive thing for us
as Police, as the public get to see us as normal people who have to
deal with the lows and highs of the day."
Given total access to join these intrepid constables, Motorway
Patrol shows how these officers tackle the varied challenges on
Auckland's busy motorways.
Wilson says he likes to think of himself as an educator as well as
enforcing law. "Every time I give a warning or issue a ticket, I
try and explain to them why I am doing it. It's the responsibility
of all drivers on the roads to keep them safer, that's from the new
drivers right up to those who have been on the roads for
years."
The series kicks off with a close-up look at an epic roadside
domestic, a car gets cooked at Spaghetti Junction, Slipknot fans
are caught swerving, and there's motorway comedy with Flight of the
Swan-chords.
Do you think you're a safe driver? Check out these tips
from the boys in blue for securing a safe journey:
- Have a map in your car. At night, plan your route to avoid having to stop.
- Carry a torch in your car
- Avoid parking in isolated areas
- When walking to your car, keep your keys in your hand for quick access
For more tips on car safety, click here
* Captions available on TVNZ Teletext page 801
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