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    #3572
    roadmaster
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭roadmaster


    I notice the Tucson has a 172 plate has it being parked up untill now or is it just brought in for the new paint job


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    #3573
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Won't be much use for towing or any off road.

    Towing cars? We don't do that. The most that is towed is a horsebox or a couple of motorbikes. Same for off road, we don't do it.


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    #3574
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Towing cars? We don't do that. The most that is towed is a horsebox or a couple of motorbikes. Same for off road, we don't do it.

    As in if a car needs to be moved to safety I've seen it done.

    And yes ive seen off roading when needed.


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    #3575
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,927 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Towing cars? We don't do that. The most that is towed is a horsebox or a couple of motorbikes. Same for off road, we don't do it.

    And a speed boat.


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    #3576
    POGAN
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Most likely motorway patrol vehicles to replace the d-max.

    They are replacing Hyundai I40s for RPU they are 2l 180 bph.


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    #3577
    POGAN
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    roadmaster wrote: »
    I notice the Tucson has a 172 plate has it being parked up untill now or is it just brought in for the new paint job

    It’s being trial car from Hyundai went to AGS and NAS now Gardas bought it

    AGS new tender notes this in lot 4 so more on the way.

    NAS also are getting these


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    #3578
    BaronVon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    heffomike54 wrote: »
    Quick random question folks, Can ANPR systems be mounted on a motor bike and if so, has anyone a link to a picture of it? Thanks in advance
    EireGun wrote: »
    I haven't heard of it or seen it before (as in "mounted on a motor bike"), although I'm sure it's possible and been done somewhere. Closest I've seen online is a stationary motorbike plugged into a stationary ANPR camera in the UK... http://www.flickr.com/photos/humbersidepolicepics/8027072602/
    infacteh wrote: »
    There's quite a bit of computer equipment that comes with ANPR, I wouldn't imagine there would be enough room left on a bike after you allow for the radio and sirens/blue lights!

    I'd like to correct myself here, ANPR is currently being trialed on a BMW 1200


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    #3579
    California Dreamer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭California Dreamer


    Do the tech guys not know how loud a siren is supposed to be? The 530 estate was nearly on top of me yesterday before I heard the siren. So this is the same issue as on the Q7's.


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    #3580
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    California Dreamer wrote: »
    Do the tech guys not know how loud a siren is supposed to be? The 530 estate was nearly on top of me yesterday before I heard the siren. So this is the same issue as on the Q7's.

    Yes the sirens are a disgrace.

    I've emailed a complaint and more should do the same.

    Also send a complaint about the i30 and i40 unmarked vehicles as the blue lights can't be seen from behind and also they are a huge step back from previous set ups where lights were fitted on the side front bumper.

    They should really be lit proberly when needed.


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    #3581
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,927 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    I've seen some i40s with lights in the window which is a step up from just in the indicators which as you say are next to useless.

    Remember 3 or 4 years ago the Gardaí brought in (nice looking) silver vehicles. Are any still in use?


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    #3582
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    flazio wrote: »
    I've seen some i40s with lights in the window which is a step up from just in the indicators which as you say are next to useless.

    Remember 3 or 4 years ago the Gardaí brought in (nice looking) silver vehicles. Are any still in use?

    Since I complained there are a good few from 2017 on have the red/blue combo.


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    #3583
    [Deleted User]
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    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Since I complained there are a good few from 2017 on have the red/blue combo.

    Traffic units had them retrofitted. The problem with them is they are overt. No point putting them on units that don't want to stick out as much.


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    #3584
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Traffic units had them retrofitted. The problem with them is they are overt. No point putting them on units that don't want to stick out as much.

    That's right but more have now also.

    If one is at the rear the lights can't be seen but walk to the side of the car and they can.

    Terrible set up and plenty of ways of hiding them

    Them cars stand out a mile anyway.

    Fit rear lights in the headrests just like the UK police.

    Use to be an old Corsa going around rathfarnham just like that .


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    #3585
    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    The black Skoda Superb they have has a great lighting set up as does the ST Focus. And there LEDs are very discreet so it can be done.


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    #3586
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Sexual Chocolate wrote: »
    The black Skoda Superb they have has a great lighting set up as does the ST Focus. And there LEDs are very discreet so it can be done.

    Proper order....


    Look at the USA the unmarked units have more lights then the marked units.


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    #3587
    highdef
    Registered Users Posts: 6,186 ✭✭✭highdef


    And 190 BHP.....not bad at all. Plus it's not even the base model! Very nice.


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    #3588
    heffomike54
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭heffomike54


    Sexual Chocolate wrote: »
    The black Skoda Superb they have has a great lighting set up as does the ST Focus. And there LEDs are very discreet so it can be done.

    Where was this pic taken? Looks a lovely machine, nice change from all the Hyundais anyway


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    #3589
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    heffomike54 wrote: »
    Where was this pic taken? Looks a lovely machine, nice change from all the Hyundais anyway

    Looks like the entrance to Mountjoy.


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    #3590
    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    Yeah it was at Mountjoy. Seen it a few times that day actually.


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    #3591
    carzony
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭carzony


    I regularly see a Skoda on the kylemore road with an extremely loud siren and a different pulse to the regular vehicles.


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    #3592
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    On the point of the old mondeos been used, yes there are still a few floating about.

    Mainly 2007 and focus also still about.

    They are a much better machine then what replaced them.

    California dreamer hope that helps....


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    #3593
    California Dreamer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭California Dreamer


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    On the point of the old mondeos been used, yes there are still a few floating about.

    Mainly 2007 and focus also still about.

    They are a much better machine then what replaced them.

    California dreamer hope that helps....

    Ah yeh was just curious. Saw one of the old Volvo estates there too.


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    #3594
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Perhaps a question for a thread on it's own, but what happened to the Traffic Corps? I'm seeing cars with Roads Policing on it now. Very UK-esque


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    #3595
    roadmaster
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭roadmaster


    Mycroft H wrote: »
    Perhaps a question for a thread on it's own, but what happened to the Traffic Corps? I'm seeing cars with Roads Policing on it now. Very UK-esque

    A cynic could say with the whole penalty point issue a rebrand was done. Any issues in the past was the traffic corps nothing to do with the new road policing unit. Is it still the same numbers in this unit? I drive a lot for work i have being stoped once in the last 5 years at a checkpoint and that was by the ERU with plain clothes gardai at kikshane cross in dublin for 2 seconds be for being waved on. On less they invest in numbers in the new traffic corps its only for show.


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    #3596
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Mycroft H wrote: »
    Perhaps a question for a thread on it's own, but what happened to the Traffic Corps? I'm seeing cars with Roads Policing on it now. Very UK-esque

    Traffic Corp was going to be renamed, the penalty point issue sped it up. They've taken more members in but still nowhere near their highest numbers.


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    #3597
    POGAN
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    On the point of the old mondeos been used, yes there are still a few floating about.

    Mainly 2007 and focus also still about.

    They are a much better machine then what replaced them.

    California dreamer hope that helps....

    That’s the old white mondeo College car it’s attached to RPU cork city

    That 2009 Volvo XC70 is spare car for ASU southern region in use at moment due to one the Q7 is off the run getting fixed after being rammed


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    #3598
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,927 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    https://www.topgear.com/car-news/watch-out-crims-australian-police-now-have-kia-stingers

    Keep in mind, Australia also drives on the left.


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    #3599
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,927 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Interesting livery.
    Still has blue lights though so technically still an emergency vehicle.
    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1939777876061792&id=191821677524096


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    #3600
    California Dreamer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭California Dreamer


    Anybody know anything about the Disco? On trial?

    Speaking of which I saw a previous model Discovery in use with the Coast Guard.


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    #3601
    Bigus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,940 ✭✭✭Bigus


    California Dreamer wrote: »
    Anybody know anything about the Disco? On trial?

    Speaking of which I saw a previous model Discovery in use with the Coast Guard.

    With the way JLR sales have collapsed including a full factory shut down for 2 weeks , I'd say there's great fleet deals to be got on Landrovers , it's a pity the maintenance costs would clean out the savings in the budget double quick.


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