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BD02 FBC It is unusual to see a red…
BD02 FBC It is unusual to see a red police car outside of London, but here is a Rover belonging to North Yorkshire Police’s CID. Notice the complete lack of blue lights, meaning that to stop a suspect car, another marked police vehicle would need to be drafted in.
The opposing angle. The idea behind this (and a small number of other vehicles) is to increase the police presence on the streets where an unmarked vehicle is not 100% necessary.
P759 TTC Humberside Police decided to go with the…
P759 TTC Humberside Police decided to go with the lesser-known Proton Persona 1.3 LSi for their main panda cars. Here is one of their 1997 examples, somewhat lacking in livery when viewed from head on.
The side view shows the traditional red stripe of Humberside Police. This Proton is a sensible alternative to Ford’s and Vauxhall’s offering for beat cars. In 1997 Persona LSi would have only cost £8800 in the showroom, and even less when bought in bulk by the police.
The rear view, again showing the lack of livery.