Torpoint Police

27/08/2026

Bank Holiday! | Have a safe TRIP

Whether you’re leaving the south west or coming to visit, have a safe and enjoyable summer holiday road trip.

Follow the T.R.I.P. checks every driver needs to perform to keep themselves, their passengers and other road users safe.

TOP UP your fuel or battery, oil and screen wash
REST with planned stops of at least 15 minutes every two hours
INSPECT tyre pressure, tread depth and for cracks or tears before setting out
PREPARE for all weather conditions…it may be very hot, or we may have rain and thunderstorms

We’ll add that SPEED limits are there for your safety, they are not a target. Drive within the limit and to prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. So, TRIPS: as easy to remember as TRIP.

🚗 Have a great bank holiday! 😎

(More on road safety in the comments 👇 )

22/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/Hsphs

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

15/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/P1y2W

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

10/08/2026

Eclipse! | Keep yourself and everyone else safe

😎 Sound advice about watching the eclipse on Wednesday from David Jones, Consultant Ophthalmologist with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. Click on the link.

🚗 If you are traveling to a vantage point to watch, please park safely and responsibly in official car parks and marked areas, don’t cause an obstacle by parking on verges, kerbs or pavements. Emergency vehicles need access everywhere at all times 🚑

🔥 Avoid the use of barbecues and be careful with disposing of ci******es, especially in countryside locations – it’s tinder dry out there. Please take your litter home with you.

☀️ Enjoy this rare and stunning event safely and responsibly.

08/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/EA5Vi

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

01/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/AZtJV

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

26/07/2026

🛴 Plymouth: Know the difference

Rental e-scooters will soon be popping up around the city, but there's an important difference between rental and privately owned e-scooters.

✅ LEGAL TO RIDE 👍
Rental e-scooters operating as part of Plymouth's Government-approved trial.
• You need to be 18 or over and have a full or provisional licence.
• The rental company provides third party insurance and safety checks.
• They can be ridden on public roads including cycle lanes.
• In all cases we recommend wearing a helmet.

❌ NOT LEGAL IN PUBLIC 👎
Privately owned e-scooters.
• Can not be ridden on roads, pavements, cycle lanes, parks or any public land.
• They can only be ridden legally on private land with the landowner's permission (wear a helmet).
• Uninsured.
• No scheduled safety checks

Check the law before buying an e-scooter , don't be caught out 👉 https://orlo.uk/E-scooters_and_E-bikes_The_Law_Mbw1l

25/07/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/AWPEW

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

23/07/2026

Operation RideSafe is the police response in Plymouth to increasing public concerns around anti-social behaviour, crime and road safety linked to privately owned e-scooters, modified e-bikes and e-motorbikes. It will use tactics such as plain clothes operations, drones and CCTV, alongside education in schools. Illegal use will result in confiscation (see recent photo) and prosecution for offences. Full story 👉 https://orlo.uk/Plymouth_police_tackle_illegal_e-scooter__e-bike_and_e-motorcycle_riders_EzbOQ

Inspector Tim Hinde said: “It is currently illegal for owners of privately purchased e-scooters and e-motorcycles and modified e-bikes to ride them anywhere on public land. It should go without saying that this includes pavements and busy roads which is dangerous for the rider, pedestrians and other road users.”

Current legislation is clearly laid out in government guidance, but in short you cannot ride a privately owned e-scooter or e-motorcycle or modified e-bike anywhere other than on private land with the landowner’s permission.
The rules on e-scooters 👉 https://orlo.uk/Riding_an_electric_scooter__the_rules_IpwOF
The rules on e-bikes 👉 https://orlo.uk/9Xui8

Since 2020 the government has licensed local authorities to run trials of rental e-scooters. It's important that people understand the safety differences between renting an e-scooter and riding a privately owned one (not least having a full or provisional license and insurance as these are powered light vehicles). This video by Vision Zero South West makes this clear 👉 https://orlo.uk/E-Scooters___Electric_Bikes_vqzfT

You can report anti-social behaviour on 101 or online here https://orlo.uk/Reports_anti_social_behaviour_IjMGT

18/07/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/j9VWd

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.