Police
Police cars going to hydrogen power
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By David Morley · 13 Feb 2021
The city of Elizabeth near Adelaide could once again be producing cars if an ambitious Australian plan to produce an all-electric, global police car bears fruit.While it's unlikely Holden's abandoned Elizabeth facility in South Australia would be pulled o
Hyundai Kona EV joins the police
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By Stephen Ottley · 19 Jan 2021
NSW Police will be protecting the community and the environment thanks to the newest addition to its fleet - a Hyundai Kona Electric.
What goes into making a police car
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By David Morley · 20 Dec 2020
Have you ever wondered what goes into making a car a modern police car?Aside from the obvious lights and sirens, what needs to be changed or beefed up to cope with a life of crime busting?The loss of our home-grown car-makers has forced Aussie police forc
Imported police cars don’t work in Australia
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By David Morley · 13 Dec 2020
If you’re lamenting the loss of our homegrown passenger cars, you’re not alone. In fact, it seems The Force is with you: The police force, that is.
Victoria Police confirms Ram 1500 purchases
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 22 Nov 2020
Victoria Police has confirmed that it has purchased a small number of Ram 1500 pick-ups primarily for their towing capabilities, with more set to be on the way for law-enforcement departments across Australia.
Will Ram 1500 replace Colorado for cop duty?
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 01 Nov 2020
A Ram 1500 in full Victoria Police livery has been spotted driving in inner Melbourne this past week, prompting speculation that at least one will join the force in the not-too-distant future.
Australia's top-earning speed cameras
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By Stephen Corby · 07 Aug 2020
The law, famously, is an ass, but when it comes to speed cameras, it's a differently shaped ass - although still a stinky one - depending on which State you live in.
How Long Do Speeding Fines Take to Arrive?
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By Stephen Corby · 28 May 2020
Back before the wondrous invention of speed cameras - or “road-safety cameras”, sorry - a speeding fine would generally be in your hands within minutes of a police officer pulling you over for the offence, but today they are often sent out by mail, which is, to put it mildly, an inexact science.
How long do demerit points last?
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By Stephen Corby · 28 May 2020
You might have heard that some points expire after just 12 months, but that’s not the case, once you’ve got them, you’re stuck with them for a full three years.
Ram 1500 to serve and protect
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By Tung Nguyen · 23 Mar 2020
New South Wales Police have taken delivery of another Ram pick-up, this time a 1500 to serve in its Marine Command division to tow jet skits and rigid inflatables in and around the state.The full-sized ute will be based at the NSW Police Marine Area Comma