Unmarked Police Cars
Discussion
Ive no doubt this has been done before but just how can you tell?
I've always gone on the assumption that if i see a dark coloured Volvo with two men inside then it is ans adjust speed accordingly.
95% of my miles are on the motorways each day and i see more unmarked cars pulling people over than i do signed cars.
Obviously you can tell they're unmarked when the have the lights flashing away beofre any smartarse tells me that!
So, is there anything else i should be looking for seeing as 2 blokes in a cark coloured volvo arent thin on the ground?
I've always gone on the assumption that if i see a dark coloured Volvo with two men inside then it is ans adjust speed accordingly.
95% of my miles are on the motorways each day and i see more unmarked cars pulling people over than i do signed cars.
Obviously you can tell they're unmarked when the have the lights flashing away beofre any smartarse tells me that!
So, is there anything else i should be looking for seeing as 2 blokes in a cark coloured volvo arent thin on the ground?
In My experience, there are no hard or fast rules, but just some simple observation can save a lot of hassle.
The car, will be a high powered saloon estate or 4x4. Forces are now begining to vary their vehicles, but scorpios, carltons, mondeo V6's, Volvo T5, Peugeot 406, even subaru Imprezas.
Arieals is now not a great way to spot the cars, certainly if you see a car with 3or more ariels on the roof its likely to be an unmarked unit, but, they have now begun to put the ariels in A and B posts and other areas (oer missus) to hide them.
A Definate give away are the passengers, and needs you to be travelling not to fast to make a distinction. Certainly flourescent jackets , shirts with epulettes, two male or just two travellers is a bit of a giveaway.
The interior. A lot of unmarked cars also have cameras so look inside to see if you can spot a dash mounted camera or even the dash mounting kit, If there's a camera its a copper.
The real key is just observation, no one thing is really going to give it away, just good observation and care and attention. Be careful out there
The car, will be a high powered saloon estate or 4x4. Forces are now begining to vary their vehicles, but scorpios, carltons, mondeo V6's, Volvo T5, Peugeot 406, even subaru Imprezas.
Arieals is now not a great way to spot the cars, certainly if you see a car with 3or more ariels on the roof its likely to be an unmarked unit, but, they have now begun to put the ariels in A and B posts and other areas (oer missus) to hide them.
A Definate give away are the passengers, and needs you to be travelling not to fast to make a distinction. Certainly flourescent jackets , shirts with epulettes, two male or just two travellers is a bit of a giveaway.
The interior. A lot of unmarked cars also have cameras so look inside to see if you can spot a dash mounted camera or even the dash mounting kit, If there's a camera its a copper.
The real key is just observation, no one thing is really going to give it away, just good observation and care and attention. Be careful out there
outlaw said:
The easyest way to spot em is by there driving style.
and positioning on the road.
once that draws your attention then have a look for other stuff.
They stick out a mile from there driving style.
you cant miss em.
>> Edited by outlaw on Wednesday 10th September 12:06
yeah i've noticed that, there driving style seems to make them stick out from other road users.
>> Edited by tim_s on Wednesday 10th September 12:14
tim_s said:
outlaw said:
The easyest way to spot em is by there driving style.
and positioning on the road.
once that draws your attention then have a look for other stuff.
They stick out a mile from there driving style.
you cant miss em.
>> Edited by outlaw on Wednesday 10th September 12:06
yeah i've noticed that, there driving style seems to make them stick out from other road users.
>> Edited by tim_s on Wednesday 10th September 12:14
cid are easy too most of them dirve like numpties
well any the ones iv seen.
last time i was in a cid care there were just telling me the just been on a rally couse.
3 secs after that he nealy hits a post get out the station car park.
>> Edited by outlaw on Wednesday 10th September 13:53
Certainly flourescent jackets ...
not true, as for interior mirrors.. not true. theres an unmarked in warwickshire with an extended exterior mirror on the passenger side. - not easy to spot when your in the outside lane..
as for grills in the front? too late, if you NEED to look for them, ideally it doesnt want to be after you passed them!!
not true, as for interior mirrors.. not true. theres an unmarked in warwickshire with an extended exterior mirror on the passenger side. - not easy to spot when your in the outside lane..
as for grills in the front? too late, if you NEED to look for them, ideally it doesnt want to be after you passed them!!
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