As speed cameras get more prevalent here in the U.S., we are getting a closer look at what it feels like to drive for many Europeans. Camera-related speeding tickets are becoming the bane of many drivers’ existence both here and abroad. However, our friends across the pond have been dealing with this a lot longer, …
Like the stock market or COVID, you likely heard there’s a lot of snow on the East coast right now. You’ve probably also heard the old stereotype that cops love donuts. I’ve never really understood where that comes from. Also, who doesn’t love donuts? Either way, that’s beside the point. Amidst the snowstorm in NYC, …
Few things spike your heart-rate faster than a set of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. One of these vehicles tasked with fighting crime and creating minor panic attacks across the country is the 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor. However, a new recall by Ford covers a very bizarre problem with this specialized …
The Dodge Charger Hellcat is not only the cheapest way to get 700 hp, but also a quick way to have big fun. So much so that an on-duty Baton Rouge police officer decided to take the powerful Charger on a joyride. According to WBRZ reported by CarBuzz, the rookie officer responded to an emergency …
The sight of a police officer’s flashing red and blue lights rarely results in good time. Whether you’re pulled over for speeding or any other traffic infraction, one stop is enough to rattle your system. However, one ambitious Volkswagen Passat driver decided that one speeding ticket just wasn’t enough. According to KTLA 5, a person …
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc and people attempt to self-isolate, fewer cars are on the road. The result is that speeding has increased significantly throughout 2020. Toward the beginning of December, California Highway Patrol caught one BMW 4 Series owner reaching 131 mph. According to ABC 7 News, CHP has seen an increase of …
Like a doctor to a stethoscope and lumberjack to his ax, cops and donuts have gone hand-in-hand as a famous pairing for decades. And while it’s easy to poke fun at the police force for it, we had to wonder where the stereotype came from and if it is indeed true that cops like to …
Getting pulled over by a police officer is one of the most inconvenient and infuriating things that can happen while driving. And while it’s easy to lose your temper when you do get pulled over, especially when you’re not sure what you did wrong, it’s typically best to hide your emotions and comply with what …
If you have ever been pulled over before, then you know that it’s standard for the police officer to approach your window and ask for your license and vehicle registration. But one thing that you may have noticed is the cop touching the taillight as they walk by it on the way to your driver’s …
The holidays are great for spending time with your loved ones, however, getting to your loved ones can be a pain. With holiday sales and other gatherings going on in your town, the streets are likely to be riddled with other commuters trying to get to their destinations, which means that the police are looking …
When a company such as Roush Performance builds a high-performance Ford Mustang, owners are expected to take it to a track to extract all of the available performance. However, one unlucky Roush-tuned Mustang owner found himself in a high-speed chase while fleeing from police. According to The Drive, the driver eventually hit 178 mph before …
As Thanksgiving and other holidays are right around the corner, chances are you’ll want to hit the road during your time off from work. While air travel will likely be reduced thanks to COVID-19, the roads are set to be packed. No one knows this better than police officers. So much so that various police …
When engineers developed the Audi RS 7, they likely imagined it reaching its top speed on a track. However, one RS 7 owner in North Carolina was recently maxed out his Audi while running from police officers. What should’ve been a simple traffic stop quickly turned into a high-speed chase as the driver sped off …
The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is already a beloved muscle car. However, the one we’re covering today has a unique history. That’s because this Challenger was owned by Godfrey Qualls, a Detroit police officer who made a name for himself as a mysterious street racer. According to CBS Detroit, the officer would drag race, win, …
Nothing shocks the system quite like a set of red and blue lights in your rear-view mirror. If you couldn’t talk your way out of a citation, don’t worry, speeding tickets are quite common. However, just because you receive one doesn’t mean you should jump the gun and pay it. In most cases, paying the …
No car is fully autonomous yet. Although some manufacturers claim their vehicles have autopilot like capabilities, at this time, no mass-market automotive manufacturer has a level 5 autonomous approved car. Right now, systems only aid the driver. They do not remove the driver from the equation. One Tesla driver found this out the hard way. …
Inspecting things can be a dirty job. Home inspectors have been known to climb down into damp crawl spaces under houses. Zoologists often inspect animal manure to determine if it shows the animal is healthy. Septic tank technicians drain and inspect tanks. One Fayette County Police Deputy in Texas recently stopped a 2014 Dodge septic …
A night at the race track can be a fun time for a community. Many friends and family gather together, and some actually race their cars. This all happens within the confines of safety teams at the strip, and police security teams around the track. However, the crowds are not the only ones that like …
A lot of people line up whenever the government announces a new program to provide help for people in need. Most of those in the line are the people in need whom the government wants to help. However, every once in awhile, there is a bad apple that sneaks in line to take advantage of …
Hooning is the name given in the automotive world for people showboating, or worse, acting recklessly in their cars for the entertainment of onlookers. Unfortunately, hooners sometimes get carried away and start damaging things or properties. That is the case with a group of car enthusiasts that gathered in a church parking lot recently. Thankfully, …
Police forces around the world are increasingly looking at becoming greener. But, they also do not want to sacrifice requirements they already have to do so. So, in addition to adding solar panels to their buildings, and improving recycling programs, a lot of the world’s precincts are identifying their choice of squad cars as a possible …
Cops use a variety of vehicles to fulfill their duties—up to and including Mustangs and Ferraris. The Ford Crown Vic is a particular US favorite. Though when the terrain calls for it, police also use four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. However, especially in the US, cops do ask for/require some level of an intimidation factor. That’s why …
There is no age restriction for becoming an automotive enthusiast. Heck, professional racecar drivers often start their race careers in go-karts when they are still single-digits years old. Now imagine being an automotive enthusiast that is five-years-old and being told by your mother that she won’t buy you a Lamborghini. One child decided to make Lamborghini ownership happen on …
It is no surprise that south of the United States border, there are a lot of people trying to find ways to get Americans to part with their cash. Sometimes that means smuggling illegal substances across the border to them. Everyday US Border Patrol agents and their K9 partners inspect untold numbers of vehicles to prevent this illegal smuggling. …
Every driver has at one time, or another fantasized about flooring the throttle on an open road. Reality keeps us from doing it. There are other people on the roads, some roadways that aren’t built for speed, maintenance of roadways could be questionable, the maintenance of our own cars or even our own questionable skills …
When you think about a police chase it’s all choppers, speeding patrol cars, and an exciting fast-pace pursuit that come to mind. An old muscle car roaring down the highway with several cops cars in a close chase, sirens raging and lights flashing. Turns out, you don’t need more that 100 hp to run from …
Cops pick their cars based on what’s around them. In more rural areas, police have used Jeep Cherokees and Ford Ranger Raptors. Where officers need to chase quicker criminals, they use BMW M cars or even full-on supercars. And here in the US, trucks, and SUVs have also been prepped for police duty. But perhaps …
Jay Leno’s first up-close experience with a police car wasn’t exactly ideal. That’s because he was being thrown into one on charges of vagrancy. Now, though, Leno is a well-known TV host, comedian, and car enthusiast. And although he often features new cars like the Porsche Taycan in his videos, he also has a passion …
