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wanderer


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20/05/2010 10:51

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Police today unveiled what appeared to be their latest weapon in the fight against crime - a pedal-powered patrol car complete with siren and blue flashing light.

The new five-gear vehicle, which has a top speed of 20mph, cost over £1,000, has full Hampshire Constabulary livery and a roll bar to protect the driver in the event of a crash.

However, police admit that even if they are pedalling furiously the 6ft-long vehicle is unlikely to be able to apprehend anyone other than 'those with a zimmer frame'.





Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1279732/Have-noticed-police-cars-arent-big-used-It-looks-like-budget-cuts-really-ARE-starting-bite.html#ixzz0oSCxTVHn



Groucho



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20/05/2010 11:08

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When they've finished with it, we could do with it for the Soap-box Derby planned for later this year!



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