Policeman, Thomas and others in “Thomas in Trouble (UK) / Thomas Breaks the Rules (US)”

Where's your cowcatcher?

But I don't catch cows, sir.

Don't be funny.

He looked at Thomas' wheels.

No side plates either.

And he wrote in his notebook.

Engines going on public roads must have their wheels covered and a cowcatcher in front to protect people and animals from being dragged under the wheels if they stray onto the line. [directly to Thomas] You haven't, so you are dangerous.

Rubbish! We've been along here hundreds of times and never had an accident.

That makes it worse.

He wrote "Regular Lawbreaker" in his book. Thomas puffed sadly away.