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28HopUp 04-12-2011 02:52 PM

Proper Signage & Responsible SSP Usage
 
So in terms of identifying that a SSP (or any vehicle) is no longer being used by the police, is there a preferred way to say it on the vehicle? I saw on an enthusiast site where they recommended:

OUT OF SERVICE


But for some reason I vaguely remember something about it being better to say:

NOT IN SERVICE


So I thought I'd open it up for discussion. Is one preferred over the other?

ImEvil1 04-12-2011 03:08 PM

My vote:

NOT A POLICE VEHICLE

:)

GSPI 04-12-2011 03:38 PM

Not In Service indicates the vehicle is no longer in service and is not ever going to be in service. Out of Service is a temporary condition for an in-service vehicle being taken out for repairs etc.

Not In Service is best!

http://images40.fotki.com/v775/photo...SC_7314-vi.jpg

Just my 2 cents.

GSPI 04-12-2011 04:54 PM

Did I also mention that I cover anything that says "POLICE" on the car when going to shows...

http://images49.fotki.com/v1556/phot...40A0043-vi.jpg

mac88chp 04-12-2011 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImEvil1 (Post 24795)
My vote:

NOT A POLICE VEHICLE

:)

Yikes, that one would get you in hot water real quick in most places for obvious reasons. :yes:

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSPI (Post 24797)
Not In Service indicates the vehicle is no longer in service and is not ever going to be in service. Out of Service is a temporary condition for an in-service vehicle being taken out for repairs etc.

Not In Service is best!

Just my 2 cents.

+1

http://images40.fotki.com/v1238/phot...scn3545-vi.jpg

copper 04-12-2011 05:08 PM

Just a caution for signs magneticly held on. I used to use magnetic signs but after a short time in the sun, It was pointed out by a friend that the finish got dull because of the magnet. It may be more prominent on black or dark blue colors so be careful. I had to polish a lot to get it back to the shine.

mac88chp 04-12-2011 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copper (Post 24803)
Just a caution for signs magneticly held on. I used to use magnetic signs but after a short time in the sun, It was pointed out by a friend that the finish got dull because of the magnet. It may be more prominent on black or dark blue colors so be careful. I had to polish a lot to get it back to the shine.

Yep, that's happened to me with the covers on the black deck lid paint....no detectable problem so far on the white doors. When it's hot and sunny out, I carry a roll of blue painters tape to cover up the rear lettering for the ride back home.

ImEvil1 04-12-2011 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac88chp (Post 24801)
Yikes, that one would get you in hot water real quick in most places for obvious reasons. :yes:

Not really. Is it illegal in your state to have the word "POLICE" on your vehicle?

I can only speak for FL law, where it isn't illegal, but I'm sure that the same common sense approach reigns supreme in other states:

Quote:

FSS 843.085.............To own or operate a motor vehicle marked or identified in any manner or combination by the word or words “police,” “patrolman,” “sheriff,” “deputy,” “trooper,” “highway patrol,” “Wildlife Officer,” “Marine Patrol Officer,” “marshal,” “constable,” or “bailiff,” or by any lettering, marking, or insignia, or colorable imitation thereof, including, but not limited to, stars, badges, or shields, officially used to identify the vehicle as a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement vehicle or a vehicle used by a criminal justice agency as now or hereafter defined in s. 943.045, which could deceive a reasonable person into believing that such vehicle is authorized by any of the agencies described above for use by the person operating the motor vehicle, unless such vehicle is owned or operated by the appropriate agency and its use is authorized by such agency, or the local law enforcement agency authorizes the use of such vehicle or unless the person
Use of the signage "NOT A POLICE VEHICLE" would be akin to use of the lettering "FASHION POLICE" for a vehicle belonging to a fashion design firm. A reasonable person would not believe it was an authorized LE vehicle.

Of course, I don't drive around in marked vehicles, so I don't have to worry about it. :)

MOstang 04-12-2011 06:14 PM

I use Not In Service. Also have one that I sometimes use that says Show Car Not In Service.

NHPcars.com 04-12-2011 06:37 PM

I've used "Not In Service" on the 78' Fury and people still slam on the brakes and refuse to pass. Even when the cars are on the trailer, they slam on the brakes and fall in behind. I recomend covering all markings and removing or covering all lighting. Especially if your not an LEO.

Mike


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