Police check point

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On the rare occasions that anyone manages to escape from either of the prisons on Portland - this layby is used by Dorset Police to stop and search all cars leaving the island.

It is also occasionally used by Dorset Police and the Department For Transport to carryout spot checks on the roadworthiness of various vehicles
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Coordinates:   50°34'13"N   2°27'35"W
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