Covering Up Police Markings

EXNODRAMANOTCH · #1 10-22-2011, 08:30 PM

I'm lucky as I only have to cover a door shield on the passenger side of my MN SSP. Here is the design I came up with today. The rounded corner magnet is 12" x 18", and I just ordered a pair (might use them on both sides) for $25 including shipping.

GSPI · #2 10-22-2011, 08:38 PM

Shouldn't it be "Not In Service"? Since the car is not a serviceable vehicle it really can't be Out of Service as it cannot be put back into service. Technicality but I was just curious. Otherwise good idea and looks nice!

28HopUp · #3 10-22-2011, 08:40 PM

That looks pretty good, and you can't really argue with the cost.

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Originally Posted by GSPI

Shouldn't it be "Not In Service"? Since the car is not a serviceable vehicle it really can't be Out of Service as it cannot be put back into service. Technicality but I was just curious. Otherwise good idea and looks nice!

We had a discussion about this not too long ago. The thread ended up discussing far more than the proper wording. Here is it...

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...ead.php?t=3283

FHP813 · #4 10-22-2011, 08:42 PM

I'd lose the badge also...it gives the impression that it is a service vehicle.

ImEvil1 · #5 10-22-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FHP813

I'd lose the badge also...it gives the impression that it is a service vehicle.

+1.

EXNODRAMANOTCH · #6 10-22-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ImEvil1

+1.

It was a "service vehicle" and the badge relates to all the equipment that can be seen from outside the vehicle. And as in "out of production" it will never be in service again. "Not in service" implies to me that it could be "in service" at a later date, which is not true. I already ordered and paid for them and I like them just the way they are. You can design and order yours any way you like.

ImEvil1 · #7 10-22-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EXNODRAMANOTCH

It was a "service vehicle" and the badge relates to all the equipment that can be seen from outside the vehicle. And as in "out of production" it will never be in service again. "Not in service" implies to me that it could be "in service" at a later date, which is not true. I already ordered and paid for them and I like them just the way they are. You can design and order yours any way you like.

I won't have a need for them....I plan on trailering my marked cars when I go to shows.

(I also won't be getting shot at by bad people who won't take the time to read all of that and might think you are actually an LEO).

Mustang Kid · #8 10-22-2011, 11:04 PM

All I will do to cover my decals will be 2 large magnets ( one for the top half of the door and one for the lower) painted gloss black. Those will cover the doors. I will have another magnet covering the trunk decals which will also be painted black. My car will also have out of service signs in the windows( same ones in CHP cars).

EXNODRAMANOTCH · #9 10-22-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ImEvil1

I won't have a need for them....I plan on trailering my marked cars when I go to shows.

(I also won't be getting shot at by bad people who won't take the time to read all of that and might think you are actually an LEO).

I like driving my SSP, and I would not trailer it, even if I had a trailer (I know some states require it, but luckily not here). I doubt bad people think police cars have collector plates, and I bet some of them can read 8 words without being overwhelmed and opening fire. I also don't wear anything close to what a LEO would wear while I'm driving my SSP (or any other time, for that matter). Actually in Minnesota I don't even need to cover up any markings or equipment to legally drive the car on public roads. As long as the vehicle has MN Collector Plates displayed it can have whatever equipment and markings that were on it when it was new. I choose to cover up the markings as a courtesy to my fellow drivers who might think it is an active police vehicle and not want to pass me on the freeway etc. I also choose to cover up the emblem so local LEOs who are not familiar with the state statutes concerning collector cars will not waste my time (or theirs) with an unwarranted stop. I thought about a plain magnet, but then someone could still think it might be an undercover vehicle, where as if they see "Collector Show Car" they know what they are dealing with.

ImEvil1 · #10 10-23-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by EXNODRAMANOTCH

I like driving my SSP, and I would not trailer it, even if I had a trailer (I know some states require it, but luckily not here). I doubt bad people think police cars have collector plates, and I bet some of them can read 8 words without being overwhelmed and opening fire. I also don't wear anything close to what a LEO would wear while I'm driving my SSP (or any other time, for that matter)......

We've discussed this here before ad nauseam. The guy that just robbed the local stop and go isn't looking at your plates, or what you're wearing, or reading what your door decals say.

As long as you know the risks, and are OK with them, and aren't breaking any laws, then have at it.