How fast can the state police drive?

[churchmouse]

I am just thinking of my average speed when traveling anywhere on the interstate. Never under the limit and seldom at the posted limit but always over the limit. Is there really a limit or is the posted speed just a suggestion????

I am always 10+ over....

 

[SMiller]

Wow, I wouldn't have thought the light bar makes such a difference. I learn something new every day.

Must be a charger as a crown Vic will not come close to 150mph!

 

[eldirector]

I've heard rumors that the State Police have a Corvette that runs I-74. The officer hangs out at the B-burg BP station with the local cops. My wife knows the station's manager and a couple employees, is in there a bunch, and has chatted with the officers. I guess the SP had to run down a motorcycle last summer some time at 140 MPH+ before the guy gave up. He loves the car (it sounds MEAN), but hates the paperwork after a chase.

 

[Streck-Fu]

Depends, Uphill or Downhill. If I or someone else need the POlice, I want them there ASAP, safely for them and Others. Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit is sometimes (Often) prudently Necessary

Then turn the lights on.....

 

[Denny347]

Then turn the lights on.....

Not allowed to unless it's a serious crime in progress or a PI crash...for the most part.

 

[4sarge]

Then turn the lights on.....

BUT, it wasn't Dark OUT LOL

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Then turn the lights on.....

As stated, not everything allows for lights. We couldn't run hot to a domestic unless an ambulance was also in route or there was a weapon in play. I'll also say that depending on the traffic, its sometimes faster and safer to leave them off, especially in the day time. They aren't magic traffic movers, and there's a ton of people in nearly soundproof cars with the radio on, talking on their cell phone, and giving themselves a rectal exam. Its sometimes quicker just to weave through traffic than it is to turn the lights on and wait for people to move right (or just slam their brakes on and sit in the middle of the road...)

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

...and there's a ton of people in nearly soundproof cars with the radio on, talking on their cell phone, and giving themselves a rectal exam...

coffee -> keyboard

 

[churchmouse]

coffee -> keyboard

I know....right.

 

[Brandon]

I have no idea how fast my crown vic goes anymore. I changed the rear end out after I bough it and failed to get one with the same gearing. Now it reads way slower.

I don't think I'd want to take it much past 70-80mph, the seats offer no side support to keep you from sliding around.

 

[TheEngineer]

Ok, i give up...how fast?

 

[Fordtough25]

The state police down here have a Shelby GT500, unmarked. I have seen it on highway 50 East of Versailles twice now! If I was a trooper that would be the best perk besides free ammo! Lol

 

[femurphy77]

I have no idea how fast my crown vic goes anymore. I changed the rear end out after I bough it and failed to get one with the same gearing. Now it reads way slower.

I don't think I'd want to take it much past 70-80mph, the seats offer no side support to keep you from sliding around.

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[Brandon]

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Blah, that is what the M5 is for!

 

[Killion]

I love it when cops speed...I draft behind them. People seem to get out of the way when they see a cop car hauling ass behind them. It really makes my drive stress free and fast. Thanks clearing the fast lane ahead of me!...Keep up the good work. And all you other pussies stop *****ing!

 

[Brandon]

I love it when cops speed...I draft behind them. People seem to get out of the way when they see a cop car hauling ass behind them. It really makes my drive stress free and fast. Thanks clearing the fast lane ahead of me!...Keep up the good work. And all you other pussies stop *****ing!

I like it when cops move over a lane and slow down to pull you over for following them like that.

Although I notice people do this when I drive my crown vic as well, but won't pass after I move over to let them. Weird.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

The state police down here have a Shelby GT500, unmarked. I have seen it on highway 50 East of Versailles twice now! If I was a trooper that would be the best perk besides free ammo! Lol

The blue and white one?

 

[VUPDblue]

The state police down here have a Shelby GT500, unmarked. I have seen it on highway 50 East of Versailles twice now! If I was a trooper that would be the best perk besides free ammo! Lol

That car is a standard mustang GT. The only thing Shelby about it is the badges.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

That car is a standard mustang GT. The only thing Shelby about it is the badges.

I was going to say the same thing. From what I understand, right after that LEO was issued the car, it was wrecked and then when they fixed the car they put some Shelby stuff on if as dress up. I talked the guy one year at a 4th of July parade or something like that. He was with the Mustang Club of Indianapolis.

 

[rw02kr43]

I have more of a problem with cops tailgating me.