The 12-hour night shift can be gruelling so Chris suggests a pit stop for a coffee at a local petrol station.
“It’s known by local cops as Pannal police station,” he says with a chuckle.
The staff there are familiar with officers dropping by, in need of a pick-me-up.
A quick discount-price drink and we’re back on the road.
Traffic officers are rarely crewed together these days, so it can be a long and sometimes lonely night.
“What’s the best part of the job?” I ask.
“Knowing you’ve made a difference, taking people off the road, there’s always someone out there who needs stopping.
“It’s about reducing the number of people killed on our roads”.
Before the shift ends Chris will head back to the police station to process those he’s arrested.