Over 140 vehicles were illegally towed in Los Angeles, with victims facing outrageous fees. This shocking scheme is still unfolding—do you know your rights when it comes to towing? Discover the full story behind this scandal.
In its continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the law enforcement officer vehicle segment both in terms of sales and innovation, Ford has introduced the first-ever pursuit-rated hybrid police car. The Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan is not just part of Ford’s efforts to pull away from competitors in terms of LEO vehicle…
Everyone makes mistakes, and even though all mistakes are not created equally, if you engage in any of the following bad driving habits, your chances of speaking with a police officer are really high. According to a survey involving two independent traffic experts and participants from three police agencies, conducted by Edmunds.com, the following driving behaviors are guaranteed…
A minibus, mini coach, or microbus can hold a lot of people — more than a multi-purpose vehicle or car — but still fewer than a large bus. Within the UK, the word “minibus” is used to explain any full-sized rider carrying van, accommodating between eight and 30 seats. Used minibuses can be utilized for a variety of reasons: Fastened route transit buses Aerodrome buses Versatile demand responsive transport vehicles Share taxis or giant taxicabs Schools, sports clubs, community teams, and…
The Durango is the latest Dodge model to be transformed into a law enforcement vehicle If you’ve ever seen a passing white Dodge Charger while out on the road, you’ve probably done a double take to check if it was a cop car. Chances are high that it was indeed a police cruiser, as the…
According to test results from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and… Ford earlier this year announced the Special Service Vehicle iterations of… In its continuing effort to remain at the forefront of the law…
Though the Dodge Charger’s aggressive styling and powerful performance has over the last several years become emblematic of the protection and service provided by police officers nationwide, the brand’s vehicles had a long road to fashioning one of law enforcement’s go-to rides in the twenty-first century. Though Dodge’s first post-Y2K foray into Law Enforcement Officer…
The Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is the fastest LEO vehicle according to testing by the Michigan State Police. Ford, not shying away from a little friendly competition amongst other LEO vehicle providers, has announced that testing by the Michigan State Police shows that their Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is faster than both the Chevy Caprice…
Dodge’s advanced Officer Protection Package is helping to keep police officers safe while behind the wheel The Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedan is currently the most popular police vehicle in the country. One reason for the model’s popularity is the wide assortment of advanced technologies that it comes equipped with. The best of those technologies…
New F-150 Police Responder sees major improvements in quickness Photo: Ford According to test results from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police, the 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder earns its title of America’s only pursuit-rated pickup truck. Testing from both organizations reveals that the F-150 Police Responder is the fastest vehicle…
Photo: Michigan State Police/Facebook Imagine driving 33 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and seeing flashing red and blue lights in your rear-view. You’d probably start flipping out, right? And for good reason! Driving that fast in Michigan, for example, would net you four points on your license for driving 16 mph or…
High-speed car chases have caused over 11,500 deaths since 1979 For many people, high-speed police chases have become the norm. Whether it’s on the latest episode of Cops or featured on the 5 o’clock news, police chases are quickly becoming a common form of entertainment—but not for everyone. A recent study done by USA Today…
The Michigan State Police recently released the preliminary results of its annual… According to test results from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and… 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid sales are already taking off amongst… Prior to the reveal of the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Ford… Ford has made innovation a habit when…
Prior to the reveal of the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility broke cover and established itself as the new must-have LEO vehicle for police departments around the country. The 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility brings with it a standard hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain that’s estimated, when compared…
Police have a difficult job. They often have to deal with people who are uncooperative, who are in the wrong, and who are, very mildly put, not happy. So, it is to your benefit and to the benefit of any police officer you encounter to not do what Ricky Bailey of Swindon, England, did. Bailey…
Ford announced today that it will be equipping the new 2017 Police Interceptor Utility with a factory-installed front interior visor light bar, eliminating roof-topping dome lights that make police vehicles more recognizable to passersby. Pretty soon, Ford will find a way to have drivers fearing anything resembling a next-gen Explorer. Rumor Report: Is a new Ford…
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SFPD: Keeping the streets of San Francisco and their cars clean Photo: Daily News It seems that criminals have recently picked up a new pastime: pooping in or on police vehicles. These filthy ne’er-do-wells are making certain that crime is a messy business. Take for example the latest incident, where a San Francisco man smeared…
Ford has made innovation a habit when it comes to its law enforcement officer vehicle lineup, and the introduction of the all-new Police Interceptor Utility is just the latest example. The new Police Interceptor Utility is now offered standard with a hybrid powertrain that will allow law enforcement agencies to save as much as $3,200…
When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize what kind of vehicles the police drive so you can be wary of them. The police force in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture is changing it up a bit, adding a Nissan GT-R car to its fleet. Looking For Something Bigger? Check out the 2018 Nissan truck…
Have you looked in your rearview mirror to see a cop car… The Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedan is currently the most popular police… When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize… The BMW i3 is a well-crafted electric vehicle that is changing to world… It seems that criminals have recently picked…
Police are advising families to remove stick figure decals, as well as other signs of family life. In what seems like a no-brainer move that should have been made years ago, police are advising drivers nationwide to remove stick figure decals from their car windows. Why? Because criminals, that’s why. Related: Sexy Mario Commercial is…
Lexus RC F GT Concept There are articles all over the internet telling drivers how to identify police cruisers based on the headlights coming up behind them on the road. Australian drivers in New South Wales now have a luxury police car to add to the list, a Lexus RC F. The price of the car…
The Crown Victoria, a common police car to buy after it’s decommissioned Photo:Highway Patrol Images Have you looked in your rearview mirror to see a cop car following you, only to glance a second time and realize it wasn’t an actual police cruiser — it was a decommissioned cop car? People don’t like mistaking an…
2018 Chevy Tahoe PPV Photo: General Motors Fleet “Out with the old and in with the new” definitely holds true for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV). Chevrolet has just revealed the active safety technology that it will equip PPVs with for the new year. While many new models of passenger sedans and…
Just when we think we’ve achieved critical mass with parodies of Matthew McConaughey’s overly contemplative Lincoln ads, another one comes along. The latest, brought to us by the Cedar Hill (Texas) Police Department, is actually quite good, which is more than we can say for Hot Wheels’ effort. Following that tried-and-true “Live in Your Moment”…
One of the special edition black and gold Dodge Charger patrol vehicles Photo:Michigan State Police Patrol cars in Michigan are easily recognizable due to their bright blue coloration. However, Michigan residents may need to take a second look at the Michigan State Police patrol fleet beginning this year. According to a Michigan State Police news…
Ford announced this past April that it would be making available a “no profile” Front Interior Visor Light Bar for its 2017 Police Interceptor Utility, ostensibly making its plus-sized LEO vehicles more difficult for traffic violators to spot on crowded roadways. This week, the automaker announced that it is adding Rear Spoiler Traffic Warning Lights…
The current-generation Ford Police Interceptor Utility Ford makes big business out of selling its Police Interceptor vehicle lineup to law enforcement agencies around the country, including the Interceptor Sedan based on the Taurus and the Interceptor Utility based on the Explorer. Given that the 2016 Ford Explorer will be a totally new take on the…
The Twinsburg PD uses a “No K9 Left Behind” program to protect police K9s Near the end of last month, I sounded off against the injustice of the law when Corporal Josh Coleman of the Gulf Shores Police Department was not charged with anything after killing three-year-old police dog, Mason, by leaving him locked inside…
During my final semester in college, I took a course in Animal Law. I wasn’t studying animals and I wasn’t studying law, but that’s college for you. The course, however, really opened my eyes to our treatment of animals in this country and their status as living, breathing things—in a nutshell, the courts currently view…
Photo: Chevrolet Police departments across the U.S. will soon have a new option for highway patrolling, high-speed chases, and other law-enforcement needs: the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle. Hazard Light Tips: When should you turn on your vehicle’s emergency flashers? With its heavy-duty build, all-terrain performance, and components rated for high speed, the Silverado…
Ford Mustang Mach-E first EV to pass Michigan State Police evaluation Photo: Ford The Michigan State Police recently released the preliminary results of its annual vehicle tests. And, surprise surprise, Ford is on top again. But the most impressive news coming out of this year’s Michigan State Police vehicle evaluation may very well be the…
The Dubai Police has added a Porsche 918 Spyder to its already ridiculous collection of exotic supercars, which also includes a Bugatti 16.4 Veyron, McLaren MP4-12C, and Lamborghini Aventador. Helpful Hints: How to increase the resale value of your vehicle @DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/3O4Khn8rNd — All What Matters (@manuogao) November 13, 2015 Like other police vehicles in…
When it comes to idling in New Jersey, quit it or ticket. Yes, you read that headline correctly. As of last month, New Jersey law enforcement has issued over 300 tickets for warming up cars, or idling. Warm Up: To the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross According to state law, a car may idle for 15 minutes…
Police Car Photo: Scott Davidson On July 7th, 25 police cruisers managed to surround more than 113 cars in the Georgia Civic Center parking lot. Police had been suspicious of potential criminal activity in the area for a while, and this was the first time they were able to round up the cars. Drive Safely:…
Photo: BMW BMW loaned the Victoria Highway Patrol two 625-horsepower BMW M5 Competitions for usage as highway interceptors. Since they’ve been loaned to the police, they haven’t cost taxpayers the $230,000 AUD sticker price. Of course, it’ll be a different story if they get wrecked during their 12-month service stint. Get your own: BMW M5…
Hello there, thief. Say hello to my teeth. When a San Diego police dog takes a bite out of crime, hope on the streets is restored. A thief in California thought he got away with stealing a car from a Roland Park used car dealership, but then the pain set in. The man was spotted…
Photo: Brian Turner When a car is seized by the law, either because of unpaid loans or crimes committed, the police hold onto them and can eventually sell them at auction. This can be a very cost-effective way to buy a car. How to buy a car from police auctions First, you need to know…
If you’re pulled over by a police officer, it’s possible they will want to search your vehicle. But many drivers have one simple question: do I have to say yes? The simple answer is no. You do not have to consent to a vehicle search. The Fourth Amendment protects people in the United States against…
Cop car Photo: brewbooks If you’re looking for a story to warm your heart, you’ll want to keep reading. While police officers were conducting a traffic stop, they came across a woman in need of new car seats. As a gesture of goodwill, the police officers went out of their way to buy her some….
Earlier this week, Denver police officers launched a pilot program to test using GPS trackers for car-chase scenarios. The goal is to reduce the safety risks associated with pursuing fleeing vehicles. Details about the GPS trackers Per The Denver Post, the system works via a double-barrel launcher that fastens to the front bumper of a…
It’s not every day you think about being near or even involved in a police chase when you get behind the wheel of your car, but it’s a possibility, a very scary, dangerous possibility. Check Out: The 2018 Chevy Camaro To help prevent drivers and pedestrians who are inadvertently involved or find themselves in the…
A Wilmer Police had to be thanking his lucky stars after a close call with a speedster on Wednesday morning. As the police cruiser approached a Texas freeway, a car lost control — going airborne — and nearly smashed into the police car. Check out the officer’s dash cam footage below. Dash cam video obtained…
Photo: Ford Motor Company The Chicago Police Department is keeping it in the Windy City when it comes to its latest batch of vehicles. This month, Chicago PD ordered 200 service-ready 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles will go on duty soon, rolling right out of Chicago Assembly where Ford committed $1…
18-year-old Otha Montgomery Headgear is apparently some serious business in Willoughby, Ohio. According to police, a man named Otha Montgomery, who ran a red light and evaded police pursuit, was arrested when he returned for his hat. More Style: Nissan Murano Earns Spot on Ward’s 2015 ’10 Best Interiors’ List Here’s the story: according to…
Changes Coming to 2015 Chevy Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (pictured: 2014 model) Image: © General Motors Well, this won’t take long: GM Authority is reporting a total of two changes to the 2015 Chevy Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle. The most notable of the pair of alterations is the addition of a rear vision camera. The…
Rhamses Silva, easist drug arrest ever Ladies and Gentlemen, here we have it: the world’s easiest drug arrest. Undercover police arrested a Miami man who was offering “medicinal high grade top shelf” marijuana for sale on Craigslist (the extra qualifications help ensure authenticity). We like to imagine two police officers sitting around a computer and…
Drunk driving is a serious crime. Not only could the driver hurt themselves in a crash, but they could also injure or kill other people on their path to self-destruction. For decades, law enforcement officials have been trying to devise ways to discourage drunk driving, from offering free cabs on major holiday weekends, to high…
If you watched the Super Bowl in February or have turned on the TV any time since, you’ve probably seen Toyota’s self-deprecating ad for the new Prius titled “The Longest Chase.” It features four bank robbers who, after someone snatches their getaway car, hop inside a new 2016 Toyota Prius to get away from the…
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