Just goes to show......

[svopaul]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

My point exactly....actual police vehicles, meaning those currently used by law enforcement officials. The 'out of service" covers are manufactured for that reason.

To me, once the car leaves service, and is in civilian hands, it's better to be completely clear with whatever wording you use. I threw out the "show car" as an example. It doesn't give anyone the impression that they can make-up a police car, no more than you driving around your car with the lightbar exposed would, but people are going to do whatever they want to anyhow.

I agree with you.....but the show car idea has already surfaced. I had someone come to me and ask if they could just make a "show car" police replica out of any car...in this case it was a '76 Corvette that he wanted to paint up like a CHP and put a light bar on. He didn't know any better so I just told him "No, you can't do that....it must be an official retired vehicle"....the LAST thing we all need is a bunch of idiots running around with Toyota Supra or Cadillac Police cars for whatever reason they want to do it. Granted this is probably a small minority but we already know there are a lot of stupid people out there. As it is I already tell kids that ask me "I didn't know you could have a car like that" that you can't, you have to have a permit and register it with Police and that pretty much ends the conversation.

The other thing I have seen that bothers me is young kids becoming a volunteer firefighter just so they can put a red light up on their dash. I've seen a couple of them pulled over and ticketed here because they think it gives them the right to do 80mph in a 30 when they get a call.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by svopaul

....the LAST thing we all need is a bunch of idiots running around with Toyota Supra or Cadillac Police cars for whatever reason they want to do it.

I'll stick to worrying about our Mustangs (and the postings relating to them on this site).

[svopaul]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

I'll stick to worrying about our Mustangs (and the postings relating to them on this site).

Well...you know the point I was trying to make .....there could be a bunch of 2.3L Mustang fake SSP's running around.

There, I tied it into Mustangs :P

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by svopaul

.....there could be a bunch of 2.3L Mustang fake SSP's running around.

Not on this website there won't be.
I do know what you meant, though.

[svopaul]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Not on this website there won't be.

You got that right! I can imagine the carnage someone would face if they showed up with one

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by svopaul

You got that right! I can imagine the carnage someone would face if they showed up with one

I'd like to think of it as polite persuasion. (but really it's just dedication to the hobby)

[chp1982]

After reading a ton of posts and checking out Georgia law on the subject, which is a little sketchy, I don't need to worry about driving around in my Blues Brotherish '82 with faded paint and x's on the doors do I? I would be shocked if I got hassled for driving it. It's still black and white and, frankly looks like a pos. Of course it will not say police anywhere on it or have any law enforcement decals. I have the exact verbage saved, but Georgia law is something to the effect of impersonating an officer/vehicle of the same colors w/blue lights, etc. From everything I have read, it appears as though the only time I would get hassled would be if I were in CA. I hope I am correct in not being too extremely worried about it.
Pics are hopefully coming soon however I am a little intimidated to post them after seeing Winter Park SSP's detail job. The carburator is the only clean part on my car.

[NoDrama43]

Originally Posted by svopaul

You got that right! I can imagine the carnage someone would face if they showed up with one

if there is any carnaging to be done I volunteer.

lol....i cant help it guys.........really I cant.......i promise it is just to difficult....