Coming soon: A "kill switch" to disable trucks stolen by terrorists for Berlin-style attacks?

Experts in the Home Office’s scientific wing want to develop and install technology which would enable them to stop high risk vehicles remotely.

These include HGVs and other large vehicles, particularly those carrying hazardous loads such as fuel and chemicals.

Known as Project Restore, which stands for the REmote STOpping of Road Engines, they are also setting minimum standards for the innovation.

‘Law enforcement are looking at the technical ability to immobilise vehicles when criminals misuse them,’ said one senior official.