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    #2132
    afatbollix
    Registered Users Posts: 4,037 ✭✭✭afatbollix


    Terrontress wrote: »
    There's a London Met Police Volvo.

    Although it has ANPR, it is not being used for traffic as it turned up to deal with a drunk shoplifter.


    Its a fast response car. They usually will have quite a few pandas cars and then only 1 or 2 faster area cars they will be fully kitted out with ANPR and as many lights as a christmas tree. In my area its a VRS and then the on shift sergeant rolls around in a BMW 5 series.


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    #2133
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    foreign wrote: »
    10_03_08_14_2_36_49.jpeg
    From www.esforum.org

    The original pic from http://www.fire-ireland.com/

    X-tra large ambulance for X-tra large patients :o

    http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/new-ambulance-can-take-60stone-patient-30551649.html

    Black BMW,520/3/5/8 ? if/when someone gets the reg then the mystery'll be solved.


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    #2134
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Capri wrote: »

    Black BMW,520/3/5/8 ? if/when someone gets the reg then the mystery'll be solved.

    Isn't there a rule about discussing unmarked cars here? Or at least their roles.


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    #2135
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Isn't there a rule about discussing unmarked cars here? Or at least their roles.
    If there is a written rule then quote it for all to abide by, but as a general rule 'unmarked cars ' generally announce themselves without any help from this forum?


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    #2136
    [Deleted User]
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    Capri wrote: »
    If there is a written rule then quote it for all to abide by, but as a general rule 'unmarked cars ' generally announce themselves without any help from this forum?

    That's why I've got a question mark at the end of the sentence, it's a while since I've looked at the rules but seem to remember some mod intervention before.


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    #2137
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    foreign wrote: »
    That's why I've got a question mark at the end of the sentence, it's a while since I've looked at the rules but seem to remember some mod intervention before.

    Regarding what I said about getting the reg.,what I meant was if I or someone got the reg., put it into Cartell / DD and get the cc - not post the reg. here for all to see.

    Regarding the general conversation about 'proper' cars such as BMW's / Audi being used - it's evident from this BMW and the 07 S60 used by traffic that there are SOME 'proper' cars being used to suppliment the unmarked 131 Mondeos - we can't afford to have a fleet of BMW 540's posted in every district :rolleyes:


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    #2138
    [Deleted User]
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    [QUOTE=Capri;92033484
    Regarding the general conversation about 'proper' cars such as BMW's / Audi being used - it's evident from this BMW and the 07 S60 used by traffic that there are SOME 'proper' cars being used to suppliment the unmarked 131 Mondeos - we can't afford to have a fleet of BMW 540's posted in every district :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

    Unfortunately.


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    #2139
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Your dream motor ?
    http://rsg-ontop.com/emergency/mcs-32-controller-and-bmw-response-24-package/

    or even http://rsg-ontop.com/emergency/vauxhall-insignia-police-vehicle/

    http://rsg-ontop.com/emergency/skoda-ambulance-fleet-vehicles/

    Don't see any Hyundais mentioned -
    Hyundai is proud to supply vehicles to 40 out of the 57 police forces in the UK, as well as both fire & rescue and ambulance services.

    We gained acceptance onto the PITO Framework Agreement in October 2010 and have since delivered many different models to these services. As a result of another successful tender, we also work with approved converters to turn base vehicles into fully liveried, equipped and operational police vehicles
    Where the 'buyers' will be heading , IF there's any funds to send them :rolleyes:
    http://www.emergencyuk.com/

    London Air Ambulance rapid response Skoda VRs http://londonsairambulance.co.uk/our-service/news/2014/05/new-look-rapid-response-cars


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    #2140
    [Deleted User]
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    I don't understand why Ford don't bring the interceptor ove to Europe. It's just a Mondeo really and designed for the police. I'm sure they could do something with the engines too to make them more appropriate for our markets.


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    #2141
    donvito99
    Registered Users Posts: 5,818 ✭✭✭donvito99


    foreign wrote: »
    I don't understand why Ford don't bring the interceptor ove to Europe. It's just a Mondeo really and designed for the police. I'm sure they could do something with the engines too to make them more appropriate for our markets.

    Georgia have recently taken delivery of some PI Taurus' I believe.

    http://mirianjugheli.com/2014/01/20/need-for-speed-style-car-for-georgian-police/


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    #2142
    5500
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    Whats the story with using that Merc as an ambulance? The back of it doesn't look kitted out very well, likewise for CEN compliance ect is it not supposed to be the usual colours?


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    #2143
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    donvito99 wrote: »
    Georgia have recently taken delivery of some PI Taurus' I believe.

    http://mirianjugheli.com/2014/01/20/need-for-speed-style-car-for-georgian-police/

    The Taurus and Fusion/Mondeo are totally different machines - can you imagine all the 'She's not a daysel ? ' comments. A lot of countries aren't as hung up about diesel as we are here and only want performance.
    The new Fusion (2015 Mondeo ) doesn't have a police package in the US http://www.government-fleet.com/news/list/tag/ford-police-interceptor.aspx but you can be sure Ford UK will have one ready in their lineup


    Moto-Guzzi police bike :eek:
    http://www.government-fleet.com/channel/law-enforcement/news/story/2013/11/piaggio-offers-moto-guzzi-police-motorcycles.aspx

    Cars, but no sirens/radios
    http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-04-13/news/ct-state-police-squad-cars-met-0413-20140413_1_squad-cars-parking-lot-state-highways


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    #2144
    [Deleted User]
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    Capri wrote: »

    Cars, but no sirens/radios
    http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-04-13/news/ct-state-police-squad-cars-met-0413-20140413_1_squad-cars-parking-lot-state-highways

    Perfect for our CBD1 drivers!


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    #2145
    Boaty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Boaty


    Seen a lovely looking 142 Ambulance today, how much would they go for?


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    #2146
    TheNog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭TheNog


    Boaty wrote: »
    Seen a lovely looking 142 Ambulance today, how much would they go for?

    About €100,00 fully kitted I was told before


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    #2147
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Another show to dream at
    (Translation)
    Police Cars: Exhibition GPEC 2014- 02.09.2014
    New cars for police
    BMW, Mercedes, Smart and VW show at the trade fair in Leipzig GPEC, what's new in special and emergency vehicles for the police.

    From 9 to 11 September 2014 in Leipzig is the safety fair GPEC (General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference) instead. Among other things, show BMW , Mercedes , Smart and VW at Europe's largest trade fair for police equipment and safety engineering their latest application and special vehicles.

    Picture gallery - drool :rolleyes:

    http://www.autobild.de/bilder/neue-polizeiautos-gpec-2014-5289864.html#bild1


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    #2148
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    Capri wrote: »
    Another show to dream at
    (Translation)
    Police Cars: Exhibition GPEC 2014- 02.09.2014
    New cars for police
    BMW, Mercedes, Smart and VW show at the trade fair in Leipzig GPEC, what's new in special and emergency vehicles for the police.

    From 9 to 11 September 2014 in Leipzig is the safety fair GPEC (General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference) instead. Among other things, show BMW , Mercedes , Smart and VW at Europe's largest trade fair for police equipment and safety engineering their latest application and special vehicles.

    Picture gallery - drool :rolleyes:

    http://www.autobild.de/bilder/neue-polizeiautos-gpec-2014-5289864.html#bild1

    All very nice however I don't see where there is a secure spot to hold ones coffee.


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    #2149
    D Trent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭D Trent


    Note the camera on the Garda outriders helmet.

    Would it be for evidence in court or for a TV program such as Traffic Blues?
    Is it owned by the Garda himself or AGS?
    Why is he the only one in the photo with a camera on his helmet


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    #2150
    kiteman
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭kiteman


    D Trent wrote: »
    Note the camera on the Garda outriders helmet.

    Would it be for evidence in court or for a TV program such as Traffic Blues?
    Is it owned by the Garda himself or AGS?
    Why is he the only one in the photo with a camera on his helmet

    Maybe its on trial from the manufacturer.


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    #2151
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Zambia wrote: »
    All very nice however I don't see where there is a secure spot to hold ones coffee.

    Nice business opportunity for someone - Police-spec non-spill 1 litre coffee cup / Breakfast roll x2 holder to fit i30 (remove back seat ?? :rolleyes: )


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    #2152
    zapata
    Registered Users Posts: 895 ✭✭✭zapata


    D Trent wrote: »
    Note the camera on the Garda outriders helmet.

    Would it be for evidence in court or for a TV program such as Traffic Blues?
    Is it owned by the Garda himself or AGS?
    Why is he the only one in the photo with a camera on his helmet

    And what's the red thing stuck in his boot?
    BTW - does the state pay for sunglasses or would they have to buy their own?
    :confused:


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    #2153
    BaronVon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,646 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    It's a pen


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    #2154
    3fullback
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭3fullback


    Is that an i40 not an i30 tourer ya ?


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    #2155
    belacqua_
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭belacqua_


    3fullback wrote: »
    Is that an i40 not an i30 tourer ya ?

    i40, though from that angle they're very similar. The i30 has a straighter rear side window, the i40's has a convex curve.


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    3fullback
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭3fullback


    I wonder will the i35 sante fee jeeps get into the fleet ?

    Ps. Any more pics of the i40 would be appreciated ! :D


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    #2157
    kiteman
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭kiteman


    zapata wrote: »
    And what's the red thing stuck in his boot?
    BTW - does the state pay for sunglasses or would they have to buy their own?
    :confused:

    I expect sunglasses would be supplied from a health and safety point of view.
    As anyone who has ridden a motorbike will know how downright dangerous it would be not to wear them, specially in morning and evening sunshine.


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    #2158
    POGAN
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    3fullback wrote: »
    I wonder will the i35 sante fee jeeps get into the fleet ?

    Ps. Any more pics of the i40 would be appreciated ! :D

    No thank god no i35 possible Santa fe


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    #2159
    3fullback
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭3fullback


    What the hell ?? Filming something maybe ????


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    #2160
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    3fullback wrote: »
    What the hell ?? Filming something maybe ????

    M50 northbound, probably filming in Ardmore or Ashford studios back down the M11


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    #2161
    Capri
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    Just looking at the last of the old Mondeos before the new one comes - maybe Ford might do a run-out 'police special' with these engines to shift the old models.



    The most powerful engine in the Ford Mondeo range is the 2.0-litre 238bhp EcoBoost which is available on the Titanium X Sport model. Despite having a top speed of 152mph, it achieves 36.7mpg plus CO2 emissions of 179g/km.



    The most efficient engine in the Ford Mondeo range is the 1.6-litre 114bhp TDCi, which returns 67.3mpg and emits 109g/km of CO2. This is available on the entry level Edge, mid-range Zetec Business and higher end Titanium X Business cars.

    There is also another 1.6-litre engine available, but it's a turbocharged petrol EcoBoost unit that generates 158bhp. It returns 44.1mpg with CO2 emissions of 149g/km and can be specified on Zetec Business and Titanium X Business models.

    The Ford Mondeo is also available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, which can be specified with either 138 or 161bhp. The 138bhp unit is available on Zetec Business and Titanium X Business models and it achieves 62.8mpg plus 119g/km of CO2 with the six-speed manual gearbox. When mated to Ford's six-speed Powershift Automatic gearbox, its emissions increase to 136g/km of CO2 and it achieves 54.3mpg.

    The 161bhp 2.0-litre diesel is available as either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. All models with either transmission achieve the same mpg and CO2 emissions as their 138bhp counterpart.

    The other diesel engine in the range is a 2.2-litre unit, which is available on the flagship model in the Ford Mondeo range - the Titanium X Sport. It emits 159g/km of CO2 and returns 47.1mpg. When fitted with the automatic gearbox, its emissions rise to 173g/km and its fuel economy drops marginally to 55.1mpg.


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