Highway Patrol
Seven Network Running Crime
14 Seasons · 136 Episodes · Premiered September 21, 2009
Highway Patrol takes a rare fly-on-the-wall glimpse into the working lives of the Australian police officers who spend their days striving to keep our roads safe. From high-speed chases to violent conflicts and catching speeding drivers to investigating crash scenes, officers of the Victoria Police Traffic Units spend each day on the front line. As part of their job, the officers featured in Highway Patrol deal with drunken hooligans, defiant law breakers and simply lazy motorists, and they all pose an equal danger to themselves and others. These officers are passionate about their work, proud of what they do on a daily basis and invite viewers into their remarkable world in Highway Patrol.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
10 episodes
E01
Hells Angel
Mon, Sep 21 2009 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Buckle up and get ready to experience first hand the fast-paced, breakneck world of Australia's Traffic Police. viewers get a rare glimpse into the day-to-day lives of the officers who take on two types of dangerous offenders - the criminal and their vehicle. Tonight, an officer is called to an incident at a school where a driver has plowed through the school fence and fled the scene in the car. Elsewhere, a driver is pulled over doing 101km/h in an 80km zone, he apparently lost concentration because he and his girlfriend had been talking.
E02
Drug Family
Mon, Sep 28 2009 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When an unlicensed driver is questioned, the situation gets tense and a scuffle breaks out. Elsewhere, a driver is seen by officers talking on her mobile phone but when they pull her over she denies the accusations. And a young female driver has been spotted travelling at 151km on the Calder highway, putting herself and other drivers on the road at extreme risk.
E03
Rider On The Run
Mon, Oct 5 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Leading Snr Cnst Dave Winton is on a high-speed motorbike chase. Elsewhere, officers impound a car using the new hoon legislation, caution a young lady for not displaying P Plates and slow down a speeding driver who is in a rush for soccer practice.
E04
Flipping Idiots
Mon, Oct 12 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officer Alasdair Farrell and Officer Ash Bowden are called to a local park after reports of hooning. On arrival they find a car on its roof with debris strewn all around, but there's no sign of the occupants. Elsewhere, a local mechanic seeks attention the wrong way.
E05
Drug Mule
Mon, Oct 19 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officer Megan De Winne recognises a red car and pulls it over for a routine check. Elsewhere, someone reports nearly being run over by a drunk driver, a driver is pulled over for doing 130km in a 110km zone and a truck driver with an attitude is caught running a red light.
E06
Unlicensed and Unrestrained
Mon, Oct 26 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officer Megan de Winne pulls over an unlicensed driver with an unrestrained toddler in the back seat. Elsewhere, a driver who is using borrowed number plates discovers they are in fact stolen. And a driver in a stunning Maserati is busted on the phone.
E07
Hidden Needles
Mon, Nov 2 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An officer narrowly misses being pricked by needles and a highly-strung youth gets lippy with Senior Constable Megan De Winne.
E08
Hellraising Driver
Mon, Nov 9 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Leading Senior Constable Ivan Bosnjak clocks a car doing 148km in an 80km zone and after a high-speed pursuit the driver rams the police car. Elsewhere, officers pull over a speeding driver with no headlights and a P Plater has an unusual reason for not wearing his plates.
E09
Drunk & Pregnant
Mon, Nov 16 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers at a Booze Bus operation encounter a pregnant woman so drunk she can barely walk getting out from the driver's seat. Elsewhere, speed checks reveal a car doing 130 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, a driver busted doing doughnuts does the runner and two brothers face the wrath of Officer Megan de Winne.
E10
Season Finale
Mon, Nov 23 2009 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constable Pete Henry is called to the scene of an accident where a driver has smashed into a power pole. Elsewhere, a young driver is clocked doing 62 km/h over the speed limit, and an automatic number plate recognition system gets a hit with an unregistered car.
Season 2
10 episodes
E01
Psycho Truck Driver
Wed, Jun 30 2010 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A roadside burger stop becomes a showdown. Police catch a male driving "al fresco".
E02
Motorcycle Madness
Mon, Jul 26 2010 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A fleeing rider crashes into a patrol car and there's chaos on a late night bus when a passenger claims to be armed.
E03
Racy Rider
Wed, Oct 20 2010 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When officers pull over a teenager driving his mum's car, they decide to check his story with his mother. Elsewhere, police have their hands full with a car loaded with passengers. And a license check on a speeding driver reveals more that officers had expected.
E04
Taxi Theft
Wed, Oct 27 2010 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A taxi passenger does a runner to avoid paying the fare, but has a change of heart at the last minute. Elsewhere, officers catch up with a young driver in a bus zone. And when a suspicious driver is pulled over, police have trouble corroborating his story.
E05
Stole Mum's Car
Wed, Jun 22 2011 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officer Anderton pulls over an unlicensed 17-year-old out with his mates in his mother's car. But when the officer calls the boy's mother, she admits to having given him permission to use the car. Meanwhile, two Senior Constables pull over a car to find a small child in the back sharing a seatbelt with another passenger. Then, one of the passengers decides it's the perfect opportunity to try and pick up one of the police officers.
E06
Drunk Grandmother
Wed, Jun 29 2011 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A breath testing unit experience a weird night on the roads under a full moon. A car with a painting of Heath Ledger on its bonnet catches the eye of the police – again. Is an innocent grandmother who is pulled over for speeding trying to hide something from police?
E07
Rainstorm Crash
Wed, Jul 6 2011 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
The Highway Patrol are despatched during a rainstorm when a car spins out of control causing a massive gridlock on a freeway. Elsewhere, officers search for a driver after finding his abandoned car. And a driver is unhappy when he is busted speeding in a school zone.
E08
Speed Drink Suspend
Wed, Jul 13 2011 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Henry and Emmanouel are called to a fatal accident at railway crossing. A drunk driver has hit a few cars on his way back from McDonalds and seems too out of it to be able to answer some easy questions. Then, officers Breer and Vellor find pills and rubber gloves in the pockets of the driver of a stolen car. And a driver travelling at 115kms in a 80km zone, doesn't seem unfamiliar with this offence.
E09
Hash 'n' Dash
Wed, Jul 20 2011 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officer Terry Moore catches a speeding driver who is carrying marijuana, while a truck driver from Sydney has got lost on the Melbourne freeway and got stuck in a median strip after illegally taking a U-turn with his massive truck and trailer. And two adults smoking in a car with a child inside catches the eye of Senior Constable Ash Bowden.
E10
Car Full of Kids
Wed, Jul 27 2011 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constable Christine Bosley checks a vehicle that's not roadworthy but the driver isn't what she's expect either. Mick McCrann is on the hunt for a young hoon in Bendigo and finds a very belligerent driver and two distraught parents. A very young driver catches the eye of Senior Constable Nathan Ractlife and it turns out everyone in the car is between 15 and 12, including the driver.
Season 3
10 episodes
E01
Superman
Thu, Feb 9 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers in pursuit of a speeding bike must call off the dangerous chase, however, it doesn't take them long to make a case breaking identification. Elsewhere, police are forced to restrain an angry passenger. And bizarre behaviour in a car attracts patrolling officer's attention.
E02
Drunk Parking
Thu, Feb 16 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An officer comes across a damaged car poorly parked in a shopping car park, yet the man behind the wheel claims he wasn't driving! A Senior Constable pulls over a driver behaving badly, who proceeds to drink in front of him. So it's no surprise he's double the legal limit. Then, a car is pulled up Senior Constable Jeremy Boncher for by driving in the hazard lane- so what's the driver's emergency?
E03
Lamp Post
Thu, Feb 23 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constable Mick McCrann is called to find a driver who's crashed and left the scene. Mick spots the car and the driver admits from the start that he has had too much to drink. Senior Constable Christine Boseley pulls over a driver for not wearing a seatbelt and finds that the driver reeks of alcohol. After he refuses a breath test, he then proclaims that there is a mistake with the machine which is showing his past drink drink-driving convictions.
E04
Motorcycle Crash
Thu, Mar 1 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constable Rose is called to an accident where a motorcycle rider is in a critical condition after being run over while trying to go between two trucks. But, the truck drivers did not stop and the police are on the hunt to find the drivers and determine whether it was a hit-and-run, or whether they're unaware of the accident. Then, when Senior Constable Byrnes pulls over an unregistered car the driver attempts to do a runner.
E05
Sleazeball
Thu, Mar 8 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver is caught doing 126kph in an 80 zone, and the Senior Constable soon discovers the car is also unregistered and has the wrong number plates. This adds up to a mountain of fines, but his biggest worry is getting the woman he's with home before her boyfriend finds out. A driver behaving badly is pulled over and decides to keep drinking, even though he's being breath tested! Two Senior Constables are on the tail of an unregistered bike. When the bike suddenly speeds off, the pursuit becomes dangerous, and they have no choice but to abandon it. They continue the hunt, tracking the address of the bike's owner and the story gets complicated.
E06
Mute Driver
Thu, Mar 15 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Sergeants pull over a driver for failing to put on his headlights, but the driver takes a vow of silence on the advice of his passenger and refuses to say anything to the Police. A Senior Constable pulls over a car that's being driven erratically and runs a red light. Then, two Senior Constables pull over a driver traveling 54km over the speed limit. The Constables follow him while he weaves in and out of traffic. Once they pull him over his excuse is that he was speeding to get to the bathroom.
E07
Get Off The Bridge
Thu, Mar 22 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constables are called to a car with a flat tyre on the bridge. But their attempts to clear the bridge are hampered by a stubborn lollipop man. Senior Constable Kate Fisher spots a driver she's pulled over many times, this time on the phone, and he attempts to continue driving on a suspended licence. Senior Constable Terry Moore is in a marked police car when a driver screams out of a side street in front of him. But the driving isn't the worst offence this man commits tonight as Terry discovers when he opens the boot of the man's car.
E08
Head-On
Thu, Mar 29 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A serious high speed head-on collision has left people trapped in both cars with serious injuries. The injured are airlifted to hospital and it takes some time to decipher the events from the chaos of the crash scene. But it becomes clear that what happened is every driver's great fear - a driver overtaking illegally straight into the path of the oncoming car. Meanwhile, a driver is caught doing 110kmh in a 70kmph zone. But he is so drunk he can't blow a breath test. Then, a driver caught speeding is so angry he speeds off from the intercept, giving himself another ticket.
E09
Bendigo Head-On
Mon, May 7 2012 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A high speed collision has left several people trapped in both cars with really bad injuries. They are airlifted to hospital and it takes some time to work out the events from the chaos of the crash scene. A driver is discovered speeding at 111Â km/h in a 70Â km/h zone. He is so drunk though that he can't produce a breath test. After another driver is caught speeding, he is so furious that he speeds off from the police.
E10
Sister Act
Mon, May 7 2012 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver is discovered speeding at 110km/h in a 70km/h zone. He is so drunk though that he can't produce a breath test. After another driver is caught speeding, he is so furious that he speeds off from the police.
Season 4
9 episodes
E01
Stolen Getaway Car
Wed, Oct 3 2012 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Tonight, a driver who has crashed his car into a suburban garden swears he was driving safely and the car just veered out of control on the wet road, but the neighbours have a different story. Then, police must call off a high speed chase of a stolen car for the safety of the officers, but all is not lost when the car is found dumped with all sorts of evidence left behind.
E02
Doped Driver
Wed, Oct 10 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A night of random breath testing proves quite interesting for officers, police break up a roadside drinking session and black smoke signals a lot of problems with a wannabe mechanic's car.
E03
Asserting My Rights
Wed, Oct 17 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A bolshy bike rider pulls a wheelie right in front of an unmarked cop car. The rider attempts to evade the police before falling off his bike, but continues to try and make a run for it. A Senior Constable pull over a car for a simple offence, but a simple intercept turns difficult thanks to the actions of the car's passenger who refuses to provide his information. Then, expected to be a simple speeding fine turns out to be a little more interesting.
E04
Ghost Plates
Wed, Oct 24 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A Senior Constable intercepts a speeding bike rider on an unroadworthy bike who he has encountered before. Then a Senior Constable comes across a case she has been avidly looking out for - ghost plates. These questionable plates, which are used to try and avoid speed cameras, are found on a passing car. And both driver and passenger initially refuse to talk.
E05
SES Rescue
Wed, Oct 31 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver involved in a horrific crash is trapped in the wreckage which is wrapped around a tree. Amazingly he is still conscious, and with his arm the only part of him visible, the highway patrol officers co-ordinate bringing in the rescue helicopters as teams try to cut him out. A Senior Constable comes across a group of young partygoers on the streets, and after stopping them from drinking on the streets he sends them on their way. But later that night he comes across one of the previous drinkers as they try to keep a low profile driving past the police. And an officer is patrolling the streets of Corio when a bout of road rage erupts right in front of him.
E06
Stolen Rental
Wed, Nov 7 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A car runs a red light in front of Senior Constable and then tries to speed away. Thwarted by traffic, the driver is soon apprehended and then the officer discovers that the car is stolen with a number of additional illegal items, including drugs, cash, weapons and fake credit cards. Next, a driver is pulled over for speeding but he just can't accept the facts, and contests and argues his ticket for speeding. Then a Senior Constable arrives at an incident to find a car crashed into a fence and a drunken man protesting that he was not responsible.
E07
Two Trucks, One Car
Wed, Nov 14 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constables are called to attend a nose-to-tail in peak hour traffic as a car has been sandwiched between two trucks. A Senior Constable spots a bike speeding and also pulls over an unregistered Ute with no number plates.
E08
Sandwich Pursuit
Wed, Nov 21 2012 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A Sergeant is checking number plates when a bike with personalised plates comes up as unregistered. He attempts to pull over the bike but the rider decides to try and get away resulting in a long pursuit on the highway. Over in Bendigo, a Senior Constable pulls over a young speeding driver, after the car is going 74km in a 60km zone. But when the officer gets the driver out of the car to check out the state of his car, it's not the state of his car that raises eyebrows but the state of his clothes. Then a Senior Constable is dealing with burnouts again, and this time the driver turns out to be suspended driver with no licence.
E09
Invisible Bike
Wed, Feb 20 2013 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A senior constable dealing with a P-plater who just can't stick to the rules. A cheeky cyclist has modified his bike to fit a homemade engine, which sees him breaking the speed limit on the highway. A cold and rainy night leads to a collision between a car and a bike. A senior constable arrives at the scene to find the bike rider on the ground and not breathing, and he immediately he attends to the rider with CPR until the ambulance arrives. Due to the heavy rain and the dark, the driver is not at fault but is clearly shaken by what has happened. Will they be able to save the cyclist, or will this accident end in tragedy?
Season 5
12 episodes
E01
Inches from Death
Wed, May 1 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constable Dean Pickering is called to a nasty crash where two kids have stolen a car, with their reckless driving leading them to wrap the car around a tree. The driver is trapped in the car and as paramedics frantically try to free the boy, Constable Dean tries to work out just what these kids have been doing. Then, a driver is stopped in Epping for driving an unregistered car and it turns out to be no easy intercept.
E02
Spiked Pursuit
Wed, May 8 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
The police are desperately trying to apprehend a female drink driver who has crashed a booze bus site. The speeding motorist just won't stop and with pursuing police unable to stop her, they decide to throw down stop sticks which should puncture all the offenders' car tyres. But it's a difficult and dangerous task on a dark, wet busy motorway.
E03
Knife Attack
Sun, May 12 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An innocent member of the public is attacked by a man with a knife, while walking home from work. When the offender is found, he leads officers on a frantic foot chase through the streets of Maribyrnong. Then, when a young man decides to drift, he picks the wrong time and the wrong man to do it in front of.
E04
Street Revolt
Sun, May 26 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Alcohol and testosterone can be an explosive combination and sure enough, things get well out of hand when a group of men gather to mourn their dead mate. Two young men decide to flaunt their illegally modified muscle car in front of two constables. A mother's attempt to teach her daughter to drive goes horribly wrong when the teenager drives smack, bang through the side of a house.
E05
Blackout in Bendigo
Sun, Jun 2 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When a Sergeant pulls over a vehicle on a dark night in Bendigo, his partner spots a weapon in the car. Two Senior Constables are dealing with a speeding car with bald tyres. But even worse, there's an unrestrained toddler sitting in the passenger footwell and a stroppy driver with some fanciful excuses. A young man pulled over is excited to recognise the officer from TV. But will he be so happy when he finds out what's in store for him?
E06
Australia's Angriest Man
Sun, Jun 16 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A traffic cop is used to abuse but when Senior Constable Russel Warner pulls over a driver, he gets a reaction like none other he's witnessed before. Senior Constable Jerome Murnane stops a car with two extremely stoned occupants. Not only are they wasted, with drugs inside their unregistered car, but Jerome's upset to learn they are driving around with a baby on board. Then, if you don't want attention from police, it pays not to drive past an officer, put your car in neutral and rev the life out of it
E07
Unrestrained Rage
Mon, Jul 8 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A traffic stop goes horribly wrong after a furious driver tries to attack the police.
E08
Dicing With Death
Mon, Jul 15 2013 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior Constable Dean Pickering has seen a lot of young men die on the roads so he's enraged when he spots three carloads of teenagers racing each other and even worse, half climbing out of their vehicles at speed. Our best police officers rely on their gut instincts and Leading Senior Constable Mustafa Emin does just that when he spies a suspicious looking vehicle.
E09
Smash and Dash
Mon, Nov 4 2013 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A man does a runner from the scene of a crash and when officers find him, it becomes clear why he wanted to evade police. Then, Police spot a car with stolen plates. The driver is homeless and sleeps in his car but it's what he cuddles up to that's the real concern. Then, officers are confronted with a naked driver and a car filled with porn and sex toys.
E10
Drunk and Angry
Mon, Nov 11 2013 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers are on the end of a drunken man's anger and police are left to deal with a tempestuous two-year-old who is refusing to obey the law.
E11
Car Crash Carnage
Mon, Nov 18 2013 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers attend to a car crash with a heavily pregnant victim. Then, police catch two speedsters simultaneously and the cars they're driving have to be seen to be believed. Meanwhile, Senior Constables spot a speeder going outrageously fast. All in a day's work for them but the outcome for the driver will affect him for months to come.
E12
Argy Bargy
Mon, Nov 25 2013 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A man is trapped inside his vehicle when it smashes into a pole with fears of electrocution. Then, two drivers ignore a Constable's attempt to pull them over and a minor collision turns into a major argument.
Season 6
9 episodes
E01
Happy Wife, Happy Life
Tue, Jul 8 2014 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
If a happy wife means a happy life then one man's in big trouble when he's suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. At stake is his job and big fines - but that is the least of his worries. Then, a standard ticket causes an aggressive reaction and a man speeding at double the limit claims he has a good reason but must convince the police first.
E02
Drug Driving
Tue, Jul 8 2014 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
If you drive a hoon-mobile, expect to be pulled over. But it's what happens next than is unexpected. Then, stolen plates, an unrestrained child and a driver that conveniently can't remember his address - it's all a recipe for a day in court.
E03
Mutinous Mother
Wed, Jul 16 2014 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers are furious when a woman in an unregistered car deliberately disobeys him and drives off. A man gets aggressive after being pulled over for talking on a mobile phone. Officers arrive at the scene of a bad accident but can't find the driver.
E04
Speed, Lies & Alibis
Wed, Jul 23 2014 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers pull over a female driver who was caught racing at a dangerously high speed. But when she blatantly lies about what she's been doing, she's in for a big shock. A truck loses it load on a busy road and an angry driver denies using his mobile phone.
E05
Tazer Blazer
Mon, Jul 28 2014 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When a man does a runner from a routine intercept, officers join the pursuit. An officer gets to the scene of a smash, only to discover the driver is someone she knows all too well. A pedestrian found wandering on a dangerous stretch of road gives officers a shock.
E06
Roadside Rumble
Wed, Aug 6 2014 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A roadside rumble erupts when a fired up driver with no licence and the wrong plates tries to take on an officer. Officers try to determine the cause of a smash on a freeway and handle a hoon with an attitude.
E07
Brazen Burnout
Sun, Aug 10 2014 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers deal with a hoon doing burnouts in an industrial area and a drunk driver with a burning tyre. Another officer clocks a driver going twice the speed in a school zone.
E08
Van Full of Trouble
Mon, Nov 10 2014 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Constables are horrified when they spot a van full of unrestrained children.
E09
Stop
Mon, Nov 17 2014 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Season 7
10 episodes
E01
Missing Driver Mystery
Wed, Jun 24 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When officers catch a taxi driver blatantly running a red light, it sets off a chain of events that has to be seen to be believed. A driver caught on his mobile is determined to argue the point.
E02
You Can Run But You Can't Hide
Wed, Jul 1 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers spot a car going at warp speed and when the driver shows no sign of stopping, it becomes a full-blown pursuit. Police are baffled when they pull over a driver who insists he is a UFO. A driver goes ballistic when he's caught driving his unregistered car.
E03
Drunk Love Affair
Wed, Jul 8 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An officer pulls over an intoxicated driver whose passenger can't get enough of him. Police deal with two agro men who have been caught street racing and get a laugh from a man on a souped up cycle.
E04
Un-Australian
Wed, Jul 15 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A massive roadside stoush unfolds when officers stop a man who hasn't installed his interlock device. A dodgy looking car leads officers on a pursuit at high speed through the crowded streets of Yarra.
E05
Drunk Disaster
Wed, Jul 22 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A drunk woman makes the worst decision of her life when she decides to get in her car and fetch takeaways. A motorbike rider risks a dangerous manoeuvre on the road and officers comes across two guys you'd never want to come to your roadside rescue.
E06
Ghost Rider
Mon, Jul 27 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Police spot two motorcyclists racing each other on the streets of Epping. One pulls over but the other does a runner. A driver gets belligerent when he discovers the amount of trouble he's in and police learn a whole lot more when they pull over a man with an unrestrained child.
E07
Liar Liar Pants On Fire
Mon, Aug 10 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An officer pulls over an aggressive P Plater who was caught on her mobile phone and denies everything. An elderly woman's driving lesson goes horribly wrong when she panics and hits the accelerator.
E08
Eskypades
Mon, Aug 17 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When officers pull over a driver, they are greeted with a barrage of swearing and aggression. A young couple's holiday gets off to a scary start when they lose control of their car.
E09
Yes, No, Maybe
Mon, Aug 24 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An officers patience is tested well beyond his limits when he catches an extremely drunk driver. A driver going hellishly fast smashes into a young woman then does a runner from the scene. Officers meet a man who's made up his own road rules.
E10
Give It A Rest
Mon, Aug 31 2015 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When members of the Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol set up a covert sting, it causes them more drama than they bargained on. All hell breaks loose when police attempt to pull over a speeding driver.
Season 8
10 episodes
E01
Witches, Wizards and Pots of Gold
Mon, Jul 4 2016 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Police are naturally suspicious when they spot a ute with a number plate cover controlled by a remote.
E02
You Guys are the Worst!
Mon, Jul 4 2016 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Police are taken aback at the reaction from a bike rider who refuses to wear his helmet.
E03
Smashing, Running and Rescuing!
Mon, Jul 11 2016 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A crowbar wielding driver gets out of control when he learns his car is to be impounded by police.
E04
Look What's in the Garden
Mon, Jul 18 2016 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When you're on bail, it pays to keep a low profile. But Senior Constable Tim Baker catches a driver who's doing absolutely the opposite. And wait til you see what he's caught with.
E05
What's The Emergency
Mon, Jul 25 2016 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A local know-it-all decides to side with a man driving like a bat out of hell in a residential area where kids are playing in parks and on bikes.
E06
Never Lie To A Cop
Mon, Aug 1 2016 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
It's all very suspicious when Sergeant Ash Hodges comes across a man in a beaten up car who's leaving a crash scene. The crash wasn't the man's fault but he still seems unnaturally anxious.
E07
Drop Ya Pants
Wed, Oct 19 2016 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver is caught driving an unregistered vehicle, sending him into a rage against the police officers. Also, another driver is caught driving on L plates unaccompanied.
E08
Bikers Beware!
Wed, Oct 26 2016 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Two bikers land in big trouble for different reasons. One lands in hospital after running into a driver doing an illegal u-turn, while the other is unlicensed, unregistered and speeding.
E09
He's A Stalker!
Wed, Nov 2 2016 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A police officer cops one heck of a serve when he catches one of his regular offenders. Also, two tradies are unhappy to be stopped on their way to work, and an elderly motorcyclist gets pulled over.
E10
Running From the Cops!
Wed, Nov 9 2016 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When the occupants of a car cruising past them start acting oddly, officers decide to take a closer look. But the car takes off from them and from there, the police chase develops into a manhunt.
Season 9
10 episodes
E01
Rent a Quote
Mon, Jul 17 2017 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver is caught using his phone and launches into a profanity-laden tirade. Also, a man driving an uninsured car with bald tyres crashes into a woman's front yard.
E02
Road Rampage
Mon, Jul 24 2017 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver who spots a police car goes on the run - straight into a truck. Also, a man gets angry after being pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt, and two cars collide in Melbourne.
E03
Truck vs Car
Mon, Jul 31 2017 10:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
In some of the most dramatic footage ever shown on Highway Patrol, dash cam captures the moment an SUV ploughs head on into a car.
E04
Dangerous Daydreamer
Mon, Sep 11 2017 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A dangerous driver cops an earful when Leading Senior Constable Ash Bowden catches her going 50 kilometres over the speed limit. To make matters worse, she's a P plater too!
E05
Liar, Liar
Mon, Sep 18 2017 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An extremely drunk driver puts herself and others at risk, and can barely stand after being pulled over. Also, a motorcyclist overtaking a car is left screaming on the ground in agony.
E06
Drunk Off Roading
Mon, Sep 25 2017 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A man who decides the law doesn't apply to him is in for a rude shock after police pull him over. A speeding young woman wants to become a cop but has trouble sticking to the right side of the law.
E07
This Is Embarrassing!
Mon, Oct 2 2017 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
It's not unusual to hate police attention but what is unusual is the over the top reaction of one man when he's pulled over by Senior Constable Evan Brown.
E08
Mono Mania
Mon, Oct 9 2017 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Pulling a mono in front of Ash Bowden's cop car is never a smart move especially when you try and deny it. The lies soon turn to tears when the rider learns the consequences.
E09
Burnout!
Sun, Oct 15 2017 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Senior constables Ash South and Paul Holtzinger are patrolling the streets of south east Melbourne when a driver pulls a massive burnout right in front of them.
E10
Car On Fire
Sun, Oct 22 2017 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Leading Senior Constable Pete Henry comes across a car engulfed in flames on the freeway - is anyone trapped inside?
Season 10
10 episodes
E01
Slowest Getaway
Wed, Aug 1 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When a car crashes a stop sign trying to run from police, it hurtles head on into the path of a bus. The driver has plenty of reasons to run - but will he avoid a serious smash?
E02
Brand New Car
Wed, Aug 1 2018 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Damien O'Brien and Steve Mottram come across a woman who prefers her dog to ride shotgun, rather than her boyfriend. Also, Sergeant Ash Hodges nails a man in a hurry to get to a family lunch.
E03
Australia's Biggest Bogan
Wed, Aug 8 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When police pull over a car for being too low, they meet a man who reckons he's Australia's biggest bogan. And with a range of bad tattoos and a penchant for cigarettes and cars, he may be right.
E04
Taking a Dive
Wed, Aug 8 2018 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A learner bursts into tears when he's caught without a fully licensed driver beside him. And if that's not bad enough, he then follows it up with a full blown toddler-like tantrum.
E05
Mr Vomit Man
Wed, Aug 15 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Drunk drivers are all too common but the man Leading Senior Constable Rob Jones pulls over is beyond belief. He's so off his face, he's vomited all over his car - and partly down himself!
E06
A Cat and a Hat
Wed, Aug 15 2018 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Take a man, a cat and a funny hat and what do you get? Unfortunately, as Leading Senior Constable Pete Henry discovers, anything but a child's bedtime story.
E07
Troublesome Tradies
Wed, Aug 22 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Three tradies lose their cool when Senior Constable Brown impounds their ute. But they're not the only ones to lose their ride - a man who lies about his ID also loses his vehicle to a tow truck.
E08
Donut King
Wed, Aug 29 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Sergeant Trevor Poulton witnesses the biggest burnout of his career when a car suddenly lays down rubber right in front of him.
E09
Two For the Price of One
Wed, Sep 5 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Combine a pub with two lawbreakers and it's double the trouble for officers Oakley and Zeffert. A motorbike rider tries an unorthodox escape - and it's soon clear why he's running from the cops.
E10
You Should Buy Me a Slab
Wed, Sep 12 2018 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
George likes a traveler between work and home but when he gets pulled over by the cops, they find dozens of empty tinnies in his footwell. So will he pass his breath test?
Season 11
10 episodes
E01
Motorbike Mayhem
Mon, Aug 26 2019 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Rob Jones and Matt Moohan spot a couple of motorbikes going at breakneck speed. Geelong is home to hoons and officer Rick Wilde pulls over a ute that looks to be full of them.
E02
Burning Rubber
Mon, Sep 2 2019 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A dramatic old-fashioned chase gets underway in the western suburbs of Melbourne when a woman fails to stop for police.
E03
Crusher!
Mon, Sep 9 2019 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver who's lost his licence multiple times goes on a mad driving rampage in Western Melbourne. Officer Sue Brendel catches a drugged up driver for the second time in only a few weeks.
E04
Diarrhoea Disaster
Mon, Sep 16 2019 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A man's desperate dash for the dunny because of diarrhoea nearly ends in disaster when he's caught by officers Andy Oakley and Rob Jones.
E05
Get on the Ground
Wed, Oct 16 2019 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A man with a warrant for his arrest is on the run from police when he's suddenly spotted by the Highway Patrol. What follows next is a high speed chase, as the cops try and nail him on foot.
E06
Liar Liar
Wed, Oct 23 2019 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
When a car runs a red and hits another vehicle, the driver takes off from the scene. A woman and her son turn up, claiming she was behind the wheel. But every eyewitness says otherwise.
E07
Stolen Runaway
Wed, Oct 30 2019 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Dave England and Ash Lane are patrolling when they come across a stolen car. When they try and stop it, the driver smashes into a parked car and makes a getaway, but has he gone for good?
E08
Don't Suck, Blow!
Wed, Nov 6 2019 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Brian West and Peter Shrimpton are in for the most frustrating night of their life when they meet a drunk woman who is confused by how to use the breathalyser.
E09
Concrete Heads
Wed, Mar 18 2020 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A group of tradies go ballistic when they're caught without seatbelts and with an unsafe load. Then, a motorcyclist carries on when his attempt to run from police is horribly unsuccessful.
E10
Do As I Say, Not As I Do
Wed, Mar 25 2020 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A man whose vehicle is plastered with safety messages tries to pull off a dangerous manoeuvre right in front of the Highway Patrol.
Season 12
10 episodes
E01
All in a Day's Work
Mon, Mar 27 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Hodges and Bidderman deal with a driver who tries to pull the wool over their eyes, claiming that a glasses case looks the same as a cellphone.
E02
Lead Shoes
Mon, Mar 27 2023 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver without an appropriate licence tries to put the blame on his shoes for his excess speed. However, Officers Smith and Williams aren't accepting the driver's poor excuse.
E03
Missing Teeth
Mon, Apr 3 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A self confessed marijuana user crashes his motorbike into the back of a car on a busy Melbourne road. A driver's lack of registration uncovers a car load of soft toys.
E04
Undies Seatbelt Simple
Mon, Apr 3 2023 10:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A car without a driver sits crashed and damaged on a suburban Melbourne property. Officers Konnie Aravanditidis and Benjamin Tayler track down the driver who has left the scene.
E05
Pie & Sauce
Mon, Apr 24 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
The driver of a new 'old' car is spoken to by officers Andy Oakley and Cam Manniche about his lack of plates. His excuses don't wash with veteran Andy.
E06
Big Trouble
Tue, May 23 2023 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Anthony Deason and Paul Holtzinger pull over a duo who have swapped seats in their vehicle trying to skirt the law. A forthcoming man admits to officers of drinking before driving.
E07
Old But Gold
Tue, Nov 21 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver on a phone turns into a peculiar conversation about being from outer space. As a driver makes a right turn, his impatience and a burnout leads him to necessary chat with officer Mick MCrann.
E08
Pokie Pass Out
Tue, Nov 28 2023 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A man struggles to correctly do a drug test and blames cold and flu medicine for his less than desireable results.
E09
Bourbon Blues
Tue, Mar 19 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Officers Anthony Deason and Paul Holtzinger pull over a duo who have swapped seats in their vehicle trying to skirt the law.
E10
Ice Man Cometh
Mon, Apr 1 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
One job leads to a completely different one for officers as they spot some dodgy activity behind their car.
Season 13
10 episodes
E01
Tradie Tirade
Thu, Oct 31 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A tradie on his phone crashes into a parked car in front of officers. A 4x4 enthusiast learns why his modifications are not compliant & two drivers take huge risks running traffic lights.
E02
West Gate Truck Fire
Thu, Oct 31 2024 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
There's a tanker truck on fire on the freeway blocking home-bound traffic. A young driver regrets skidding his way to police attention. Officers wrangle feathered and hairy obstacles off the road.
E03
No Time for Roundabouts
Thu, Nov 7 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
One driver rides high on a roundabout. Another rides low and scrapes the road. Then there's the guy who just wants to go camping - fast.
E04
Freeway Whoopsie
Thu, Nov 7 2024 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
An illegal U-turn flips a car into a drainage ditch. A speeding driver has a shaggy dog story for officers. Cracks in the windscreen are just the start of one driver's problems.
E05
Prescribed Cannabis
Thu, Nov 14 2024 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Speeding and illegal drugs ruin celebrations for one driver. Prescribed drugs prove a problem for another. And there's a dog that loves to ride a hog.
E06
Terms & Conditions
Thu, Nov 21 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A mechanic leads his friend astray and drives him straight into a ticket by not checking the terms of a temporary permit. Officers can smell somethings up during a random stop.
E07
Boxed in
Thu, Nov 21 2024 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Police watch a house of interest and intercept a biker who pulls up. Desperate for the bathroom and breaking all the rules, a speeder's excuses fall flat.
E08
Nothing to see Here
Thu, Nov 28 2024 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A young man almost catches a train...right through his car. Police catch a speeder who should definitely recognise a school zone. There's a driver committing the unique misdeamenour.
E09
Red Light Crash
Thu, Nov 28 2024 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
It's carnage at the crossroads when one motorist fails to see a red light. A sister phoned to warn that the Highway Patrol were about, yet this brother still sped his way into police sights.
E10
Crash Chaos
Mon, Apr 14 2025 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A hit-and-run driver is found at home, but he's drugged and angry and not going to come easily. Officers try to stop a speeding biker who runs the orange light, but he's gapped it.
Season 14
6 episodes
E01
Precision Policing
Wed, Feb 4 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A car thief is hitting speeds of 190 kilometres per hour and police need to catch him before he reaches a school zone just as class is getting out. A golfer rides the streets in his golf buggy.
E02
I Got a Situation
Wed, Feb 11 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Heading out for hot takeaways in an unregistered car lands a driver in hot water. She's refusing roadside sobriety tests, Also, how many lies can one man tell in one intercept?
E03
Mirror Image
Wed, Feb 18 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Spider-man is on the fly on the streets of Melbourne. Can police catch him in their web? A disqualified driver sideswipes another vehicle in his haste to evade the police.
E04
No Serenity
Wed, Feb 25 2026 9:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A driver is on his way to Bonny Doon for some serenity, and nothing will hold him back, not even a stop sign. A reckless P-plater hits 150 kilometres per hour, ducking through dense traffic.
E05
Blowing in the Wind
Tue, Mar 31 2026 8:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
It's a frenzied cash-grab when thousands of dollars blow around the street. Officers try to sort the helpful citizens from the opportunists when money literally falls off the back of a truck.
E06
Postie Bike
Tue, Mar 31 2026 9:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Three luxury cars in convoy - all without plates. What is the story behind these mystery machines and what have their owners been up to? One motorcyclist believes he's above the law.
Cast
Hugh Wade
as Narrator
