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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?
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Bill Jr. To everyone out there, wherever you are. Remember, the light at the end of the tunnel may be the police chasing you down in their own Mustang! |
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My vote:
NOT A POLICE VEHICLE
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 |
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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. |
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Did I also mention that I cover anything that says "POLICE" on the car when going to shows...
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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.
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Yikes, that one would get you in hot water real quick in most places for obvious reasons.
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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:
Of course, I don't drive around in marked vehicles, so I don't have to worry about it.
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Mike '82 SSP (Marketing Order) '83 Colorado State Patrol #202 '83 Texas DPS '85 Florida Highway Patrol #1422 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1187 '93 Florida Highway Patrol #1363 |
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I use Not In Service. Also have one that I sometimes use that says Show Car Not In Service.
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Mike 1992 Michigan State Police SSP Mustang #5114 1993 Wisconsin State Patrol SSP Mustang 1993 Missouri State Highway Patrol SSP Mustang P641 http://members.fotki.com/MOstang/ |
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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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