Vic Police have another weapon..........

[Smitty]

Holden Commodore Out In Force For Vic Police


GM Holden and Victoria Police have collaborated in the design of 20 striking SS Commodores to join the police fleet as state-of-the-art SMART cars (Special Mobile Anti- Road Toll Cars), to reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the 2006 holiday season.

The visually bold Holden SS Commodores will provide maximum visibility on roads during peak periods and will be used as a tool that will be a constant reminder for motorists to follow the road rules.

Assistant Commissioner (Traffic) Noel Ashby and Minister for Police Tim Holding unveiled the fleet today at Government House as part of the summer holiday road safety campaign that will see additional resources being devoted to Victorian roads over the holiday period.

Mr Ashby said the cars are part of Victoria Police’s commitment to making roads safer.

“The SMART cars will be a reminder to all motorists to obey the road rules, not in a bid to avoid a fine, but in an effort to save lives and reduce road trauma,” he said.

Holden is a major supplier of fleet vehicles to Victoria Police and the SS Commodore SMART cars were developed in close collaboration between the two organisations.

Simon Carr, Holden National Fleet Manager, said today, “The relationship between Holden and the Victorian police is a highly collaborative one. SS Commodores have been an integral part of the police fleet since 1999 and Holden has been supplying cars to Victoria Police since the introduction of the 48-215 in 1948.

“Furthermore, like Holden , Victoria Police have a strong commitment to safety and innovation, so we have worked very closely with the police on the design of these vehicles for maximum effect.”

The eye-catching vehicles will be distributed to each police region where they can be used to promote road safety through high profile traffic patrols.

Some of the SS Commodores are fitted with mobile data devices which allow police to access information including driver license details and persons of interest data.

They also feature a range of modern technology to accommodate secure digital radios and mobile radar equipment

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from http://www.police.vic.gov.au ...today


cheers

[Neka79]

i thought all the highway patrol cars were "visually catching" to say the least...

[Stereo]

So they are basically the same as the blue ones, just yellow...

[mike-s]

GM Holden and Victoria Police have collaborated in the design of 20 striking SS Commodores to join the police fleet as state-of-the-art SMART cars (Special Mobile Anti- Road Toll Cars), to reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the 2006 holiday season.

(Special Mobile Anti- Road Toll Cars)

Strange how i read that as "Special Mobile Anti-Road, Toll Cars"

[Gosling1]

GM Holden and Victoria Police have collaborated in the design of 20 striking SS Commodores to join the police fleet as state-of-the-art SMART cars (Special Mobile Anti- Road Toll Cars), to reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the 2006 holiday season.

(Special Mobile Anti- Road Toll Cars)

Strange how i read that as "Special Mobile Anti-Road, Toll Cars"

very well spotted !!!!!! amazing the difference a comma can make........

[Smitty]

So they are basically the same as the blue ones, just yellow...

actually bright goldish.....

look for yourself....

[mrmina]

they look like frigin cabs.

[Barrabob]

What no bonnet scoop, maybe they could fit them with a rootes type blower hanging out the bonnet that would send a message.

Be good value at the auctions.

[Smitty]

What no bonnet scoop, maybe they could fit them with a rootes type blower hanging out the bonnet that would send a message.

Be good value at the auctions.

naaah
too much like that future cop....Max Rockatanski

[John H]

I was going to say, the yellow colour reminds me of the the XA and XB falcon sedans in the original Mad Max movie.

By the sound of the press release, anyone would think Holden had designed an all new car for the coppers! As distinct from just painting some SS commodores yellow...

[Gosling1]

What no bonnet scoop, maybe they could fit them with a rootes type blower hanging out the bonnet that would send a message.

Be good value at the auctions.

naaah
too much like that future cop....Max Rockatanski

See you on the road girlfriend !!!!!!! We'll see you on the Road, like we saw the NightrideAAAAAAAHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!

[hoffy]

A "secretary" doesn't need a bright yellow car.
Our's at work doesn't.

[chameleon]

they look like frigin cabs.

Kn'oath they do! But I wouldn't want a ride in one -

[Stereo]

they look like frigin cabs.

Kn'oath they do! But I wouldn't want a ride in one -

fare costs more

[Neka79]

they look like frigin cabs.

Kn'oath they do! But I wouldn't want a ride in one -

fare costs more

and its not as bumpy....tho they DO speak english and know where they r going!!