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shaegen
"DUI Taxi." Clever cops...
odst472
Oooh vewy shneaky lika pewrl harbor -○-
jimicos
Business in the front, urine in the back.
MandNBeers
i think it's already been established that this was a marketing campaign about Drunk Driving
LezBeHonist
If "Choose your ride- DUI taxi." Didnt have it click, and you still dont understand. Then you must be really pretty.
AllTheGoodNamesAreTaken2
Long-time speeder here: That's not a taxi's light bar, and should raise a red flag when approaching it from behind.
wowbaggertheinfinate
I think it's a service to prevent DUIs by giving rides home rather than a sneaky-sneak-fuck-you trickery type deal
shroomcloud
I can still get a ride if I'm drunk
Keleesi
I've heard of them, this company will give you a free ride to jail!
RadioSuki
Hey everyone, this isn't entrapment since the cop isn't suggesting you break the law. It falls under the same idea of under cover cop cars
Just like speeds traps and sobriety checks
philwoodmanhere
Another great way to take a ride: Take a picture of him while driving.
thetonestarr
Judging by how close the other cars are behind them in the second pic, they were probably stopped when he took that one at least.
rsbvr
Probably get to sit in the back for free
IDockz
Ha!
awkwardseaturtle
Could have been taken from the passenger's seat!
Mikeyhouser
Cough cough ENTRAPMENT. Oh man, ahem, excuse me.
frosss
I asked a cop for a ride home when I was walking home from the bar last weekend. He was prick about it, but still gave me a ride!
SomeGeographer
I did this a few years ago after missing the last trolley. The cop wasn't very happy but gave me a ride & made sure I made it into my apt.
Zodi
Who wants to be the designated drvier? Nobody, that's who!
gatorsrule
Isn't it illegal to text/take pics while driving?
Nevan
To all the "this should be illegal" guys, 1) Why? It's clearly marked. It's not like they're entrapping you by doing this, you deciding (1)
to drive like an idiot because you don't see any cops is your own fault. 2) http://media.giphy.com/media/5xtDarzp5at2qwSTYoo/giphy.gif (2)
InmortalemDeumHD
I WAS HIDING HERES SOMEHTING THAT WONT WASH OFF
mcghost
This taxi only picks up black people.
vesiviusramalamadingdong
i'm crying
ShuffleBoars
I wish I had more upvotes to give you. That was too funny.
NoMoreFreeRandys
Lmao
dvo03
This should be top comment
baldm0mma
this should be comment #1
Squelchtone
bhpott01
God damn thats was hilarious
NotAPervert
"The only taxi that picks up black people" is how I'd have personally worded it but my god, yours was amusing.
shwaga
I almost feel bad for upvoting this.... but I chuckled
Noyoureausername
I'm on mobile and didn't realize there were 2 pics, so I stared at the first one for far too long before I scrolled down...
Lawlez1
You have just made me question every taxi I see on the road now.
MoonKingFonz
She Riff. He Riff's SO
AlexMakesJokes
DUI taxi
Communinja
$20.00 for a DUI? Not bad!
Tehlu
Cheaper than a taxi.
Tontojumponit
If people really don't understand: a taxi ride home is $20, versus getting caught driving drunk which costs more like $10,000.
burnthisname
so... just wondering, drunk driver/arrested criminal sits in the front seat next to driver..?
ChemicalPizza
Seriously though, what's that about?
meshaal
The idea is that a taxi ride would be $20, while a DUI would cost a lot more.
Itsboomtiemrightnow
$10,500 advertised on the front. So is that for the front passenger seat or what...?
VrryBurntpork
Look at the reply to the above comment.
it was a joke.
woahbruh
more like $12,000
$10,500 Actually
lawyers doe
I'm referencing what another post shows on the front of the car. It literally says $10,500, with the lawyer included.
touche...touche...
notsosubtle
I saw that car the other day, it was doing radar at a strip club.
JebBush
In Arizona, the sheriff tows around a giant trailer with his patrol car so you can't see him till you've flown pass.
amishcannoli
The sheriff. There's only one in AZ.
COLONELLESLIEDANCER
So just step on it and get outta there as he tries to chug after you with his trailer lol
TheFlyingHellfish
You can't outrun radio waves.
IFNg
Well, you could, but then NASA would be interested in your driving/technology.
SteelIsTheAnswer
Or helicopters for that matter.
viridianasovari
That's Fucking clever
amahler
Hey how about not drive like assholes and you won't have to worry about sneaky cop cars
daytripp3r
A she riff?
SinisterKid128
"This ride is about $20.00." - OP's mom's tattoo most likely.
msa011
AYYYY
Barbado
Oh shit! When did the price go up?
TheUltimateChimera
MrComanche
For the group rate, maybe.
ElectronMagnifier
20 is 20
SpamSpammerson
Officer Snyders mom. This cop has a strange way of venting
Lemmesmash
OP's mum sure is a yellow waggon.
ChloePrice
Is that legal? I feel like a vehicle for that position has some guidelines? (Uneducated douche over here, I'm sorry.)
TheDogCollector
It's part of a drunk driving campaign. The line is something like "Which car would you rather ride in when you've been drinking?
Britboy
It's totally legal, he has lights on top, and marked sheriff on it
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
Not to mention it's also "advertising" that it is only 20 bucks to call a cab versus getting arrested.
TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsTheBabyAteMyDingo
It is a campaign against drunk driving, read what it says at the back, dui taxi.
And I think the front of the car says "This is $2,000.00" So which one would you rather ride in?
That's actually really cool!
Here, I made this link for you: http://tinyurl.com/PoliceDUITaxi
Devils29
cop cars used to be very distinguishable so you could find them when you were in need of help. now they try to hide so they can catch you...
thisisaonetimeoffer
alright, Drake
thoreaux
I like easily distinguishable cop cars. I live in an unsafe part of town so I can get to school and when I see police I feel a lot safer.
JarekBloodDragon
Now we have phones so that's not even necessary.
UberKamel
This guy gets the point.
yourbassist
Two words: profit center. Some cities have actually pulled "To Serve and Protect" off their cars.
HistoryMajor
Yeah, because speeders, drunk drivers, reckless drivers etc. should not be caught.
yup thats what i said. 10/10 interpretation.
TheBalls
$$$$$$$$
ireallycantthinkofanythingoriginal
In Ireland they all have a big yellow reflective strip down the side so they're really easy to spot. http://imgur.com/Ry1EiSw
owlpajamas
Yeah God forbid police "catch" people breaking the law.
CultofCedar
A lot of under cover ones drive mini vans and SUVs by my house. They also don't have the lights on top some of them. They kind of look 1/
Beelsebooob
In the UK they're still brightly colored, because they still realize their job is to help you, not catch you.
Slayer989
This is a campaign against drunk driving its saying you can ride in a cop car or call ahead ahead and ride in a taxi
thisappisajoke
Actually, it is illegal for them to hide to catch you. They have to be visible at all times. Some try to be sneaky and hide on hidden drives
koopaya
Troopers are very different from the police.
Continous
It's the difference between a prosecutor and a judge.
mostokaymedic
You realize this is an ad campaign discouraging DUI right?
ToHyruleInTheTardis
When was the last time anyone ever thought "I need the police right now. I'm gonna run outside and look around for a police car."
Eviltower
I live in a small town/village or whatever the hell its called and that is actually realistic. They use this place to train cops.
SeriousCloud
On that one mission in GTA IV
TallDude
Before cell phones were prevalent.
DarthFutuza
So...20-30 years ago?
Late 90's is when Razor came out, and that was when cell phones were getting big. So 20 years at most.
philhauss
This post is bullshit. Your inbox deserves all the spam it is getting. You pulled this right out of your ass.
no i didnt and the fact that 1200 something people seem to agree with me makes ya look kinda dumb eh?
Who cares how many people agree with you? Read the side of the car. It's an anti-drunk driving ad. Furthermore, disguised cop cars are-
wahhhh dont care. youre butthurt. point is cop cars should be visible so you can find em if ya need em
Name one town in all of the united states of america where this isn't the case.
-normally used for traffic violations, not to 'catch people in the act' of whatever insidious nothing you had in mind.
blumpkinfarmer
You're a jackass. Get informed before making long accusations about all cops without realizing thi is a stunt
djdole
What did OP accuse all cops of? Seems to me you're the jackass that is jumping to a false conclusion... :-/
k inform me then
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/its-a-cab-no-its-a-cop-car/
yes. i understand the concept of what a taxi-cop car looks like. thank you. now please inform me as to why i am a jackass who isnt informed
Actually this is, or was a campaign against drunk driving.
Feldspartacus
That doesn't make it any less true.
feeltheice
Either way cop cars around here are white with "police" in reflective white on the side
No! People need to be mad that cops are "trying" to catch them. (Although, "them" only applies to those actually breaking the law...)
Drhoges
I think the recognition of a cop car is a preventative measure itself.
PoopholeAintALoophole
You! With your logic and reason! You don't even have a torch OR a pitchfork! You can fuck right the he'll off!
He'll do what?
Damn phone :p
mikeatike
Cop cars around here have switched to the newer "low profile" light bar and small bumper so it is really hard to tell at a distance.
Read what it says at the back, dui taxi.
conniecpu
The cop cars in my area are fairly distinguishable, I guess it varies by area.
TooLazyToDoSomethingElse
We have normal police cars and then a lot of unmarked that have no lights up top and the word police is blended into the car
ladylorelai
That's the way it was in my town, until crime went up and truck cop cars and unmarked chevy's started to become more common.
"You" only applies if you're breaking the law. Strange concept, I know.
hardytardigrade
The word "you" appears twice in the comment you are replying to.
HarryBlackstoneCopperfieldDresden
Spoken like a true idiot.
Please, enlighten me.
Not all idiots think only if you're breaking the law do you have something to worry about, but only idiots think that.
Yet here you are, continuing to dodge actually answering the question as to why it is stupid, and only continuing saying that it is stupid.
so my speeding ticket for going 9 mph over the limit is more important than finding a cop in a dire situation?
This is one of the reasons there are limits to how many cars within a fleet can be unmarked? Not sure about the point you are trying to make
JeffreyDohmerWithAnO
How often are there dire situations, and how often do people speed? They're not going to have cops just waiting around for dire situations..
.... THATS THE POINT OF A COP
it's to protect and serve. Not every thing a cop does is on call? Dont act surprised when you get pulled over for breaking the law? Come on
I feel like, maybe, you would notice this car as a cop car in any circumstance that didn't involve you speeding up from behind the car.
And even then, you would immediately notice it was a cop car when a) you pass it, or b) you were pulled over for speeding past.
ESPECIALLY considering it says "SHERIFF" in massive fucking letters on the back.
when was the last time a drunk driver went "theres a cop! im gunna be sober for 30 seconds and drive perfectly"
That's one way to avoid answering the question, I guess. You should consider politics.
Drive sober? Probably not. Slow down and not pass the cop, then take the next exit off the highway and take back roads home? All the time.
demizu
but drunk people trying to act sober can be hilarious (or disturbing)
That might reflect a change in focus away from public service and toward public control, and revenue generation.
justino37
ballsohard2202
Just so you know, the role of the police has never been to serve the public. It's to enforce laws. Most laws happen to benefit the public1/2
http://media.kimatv.com/images/Police+protect+and+serve.jpg
http://cdn-www.i-am-bored.com/media/thumbnails/1813133-protect_and_serve.jpg
but they're not there to serve you (the public)
And that's a shame, considering my tax dollars are what makes their jobs exist in the first place.
DatDurTho
Yeah your tax dollars also pay the FBI, CIA, and any other agency, they aren't your servants either. Your taxes are your payment for 1/2
Well you could not pay them and have vagrants, trolls, and all sorts of ne'er do well.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Sealmotto.jpg
http://www.lapdonline.org/history_of_the_lapd/content_basic_view/1128
It was a PR campaign made in the 50s for LA.
The link doesn't say anything about it being a lie. In fact, it implies it expresses PD ideals. I think you are creating semantic separation
InboxMeYourGoldenRetrievers
The only people that would whine about this would be those who are doing something worth catching.
SteevyT
I really enjoyed the social commentary more when I misread "doing" as "driving."
no. you are mistaken. this argument ist just like saying "i have nothing to hide" about the nsa, which makes people guilty just for hiding.
Not particularly. In this specific case, if it weren't an advertisement... What is there to actually be upset about? (Serious question btw)
There is nothing to be upset about there are many different types of police force and there are still distinguishable cop cars. OC is dumb.
Ive already replied to one idiot comment like this im not doing it again
But... you just did.
QuotesGoHere
Small neighborhood police vs. highway and high density police. You're ok with drunk drivers being able to spot cops and avoid them?
MarkRizznHopkins
Yes.
i dont think the drunk is gunna notice either way
AnAnarchoSyndicalistCommune
People you can still be "too drunk to drive" due to reaction time impairment and still sober enough to spot a cop car
crazyhornedlizardlady
Not enough people realize this...
Yup, think about taking medicine. Over the counter medicine can be druggy enough to impair motor skills while letting you do anything else.
That's some tumblr-grade retarded argument. "Cops should be more distinguishable for when you need them." "OMG, YOU SUPPORT DRUNK DRIVING!"
Cops are still very distinguishable. There is a definite need for undercover cops in order to maintain peace.
Moonsmoonsmoons
Well considering that we're talking about drunk driving, looking at the impact this would have on drunk driving is perfectly reasonable.
The whole paint job is an ad against drunk driving so I think it's understandable he used it as an example of someone who would avoid cops
InfinitusEquitas
Yup, 100%, ok with that, because guess what, someone truly drunk won't notice a cop, or care.
http://imgur.com/t2rCNI7
Yes, I agree completely, for profit policing is wrong!
bernatchezloveslamp
Is that Legal?
NoneOfThisEverHappened
They roll around on unmarked cars so I don't see how this would be any different.
epsiloncrow
To drive and take pictures? No.
VernonLamb
In some states there are laws about unmarked cars. This should fall into that category but depends on the state.
HelpHelp
I'm not sure you can all it "unmarked" when it says "SHERIFF" in bold on the side?
Yeah good point. Says taxi, but "DUI Taxi". A good defense lawyer could raise a lot of stink about it but doubtful it would go far.
nonameer
They are the law, everything is legal
DoctorateDoom
Technically yes and no. Could be brought up as not non identifying police car if he tried to stop someone but there's no real regulation.
bigbrother
The police drive all sorts of cars but they're usually marked like this one is and some times they're unmarked.
upsetsanity
Yes, but they typically still have to have municipal plates.
thundercactus
In BC they use actual commercial vehicles like ladder trucks as speed traps. It's all dependent on local law.
VintageCheddar
Absolutely.
BabsofDeath
It borders on entrapment.
danboon445
I will make it league!
Yes
Get informed http://www.medialifemagazine.com/its-a-cab-no-its-a-cop-car/
ImaCarGuy
Yes and no
SnakeSenpai
Whats the point of laws when people only stick to them when theres cops.
RatsOff2Ya
https://i.imgflip.com/kmag8.gif
therealishjohnnyblaze
"I should go track down that gif from star wars. Let me make sure nobody beat me too it." -Me, one minute ago.
thecolonels
Because you capitalized 'Legal' it looks like you are talking about the town of Legal, French mural capital of Canada.
BBoyNYc
NYPD: http://youtu.be/JNNdCe2f3fE
ExclusiveGamer
I believe the last time something like this was posted it was pointed out that it was a campaign against DUIs with "get a cab or go to jail"
Yes, it is a marked car
NeilHatTrickParis
In upstate NY, we have unmarked Suburbans for police vehicles. Is this not normal?
demonpuppeh
Here in GA we've got unmarked Chargers or Crown Vics. Its rare in my area to see a Police SUV of any sort.
looksmoderatelylikenicolascage
It's normal. A lot of departments have recently started limiting the number of unmarked cars. Our chief personally doesn't like them....
because he thinks they're too easy to imitate
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
"I will make it legal."
"The Chancellor should never have brought them into this! Kill them immediately!"
kimttar
I summon a bigger fish
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abscae
Yup it's pretty clever. The front says "This ride is about _______" for a DUI.
unknownuser0
We have them in Northern VA as well, more of a scare tactic, than trying to sneak around.
ByThePowerOfSCIENCE
Funny, you'd think they have ads against drinking and driving.... okay, I'll go, no need for violence.
ChloroformCosbySweater
And "Don't mess with Texas" started as an anti littering campaign.
scaredshirtless
"Legal? I AM THE LAW!" - That sheriff probably
NachoPete
Sadly probably true.
No its not. Every statistic points to the opposite.
plainwhitesarah
Barely legal.
tarataqa
The BEST kind of legal!
Schmedes
why wouldn't it be?
InvadingYourSpaces
Where I live, you can't be pulled over unless the Cop car is clearly marked and POLICE is visible from your driving perspective.
They can't park out of sight for speed traps, either. Must be completely visible.
secretagentchewbacca
Um..
Police officers have lost their jobs, faced potential prison time, and basically lost all chance at future jobs over petty crimes buddy.
Maybe you should hold your tongue before decrying an entire occupation.
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
Why wouldn't it be?
RedheadedWitchoftheWest
I read each of @NotSoDarkKnight 's comments in different voices before I realized they came from the same person
NotSoDarkKnight
Two face.... Harvey Dent .... Two Face!
And marked units are supposed to be very conspicuous. Not inconspicuously half disguised as a taxi. That being said, it's a good message
There are laws about how undercover cars are supposed to look as well as what percent of a fleet can be unmarked.
cogs
There are state-to-state standards and guidelines for fleets at different (1/2)
jurisdictional levels, but I'm unaware of a single "law" dictating what's permissible. (2/2)
chardrak
What laws? It's not an undercover car. It's a clearly labeled patrol car. Police cars can be whatever color they wish to make them.
And the local area I'm in uses seized sports cars from drug dealers as the unmarked cars. They do no external modifications.
ranger15
Depends on the state. In my state, Local, County, and State cars have a a limited color option to pick for their cars.
From the back, one could make the argument it doesn't look like a traditional cruiser (like the front half)
phroureo
Neither does the local police department's Charger car.
This car is specifically marketed towards discouraging drinking and driving. I've seen several just placed in a parking lot as advertisement
Yes it is. I was just making the point there are regulations that vary by state as to how cop cars are supposed to look
publicly available? (3/3)
No very true and I wasn't going against what you said. I'm wondering whether the cop in this cruiser would be able to go around (1/2)
arresting individuals or whether it's used only for advertising purposes now... Are the percentages of how many that can be unmarked (2/3)
Federal laws or state laws? And that car isn't unmarked. It's clearly a sheriff's car. They just chose a deceptive color scheme in back.
...means that if a solid red light is displayed forward from a cop car, you're required to stop.
CranialEctomy
I'm pretty sure it's state law. The only way you can tell newer Hawaii cop cars is the blue bulb on top; they have no other markings.
Some federal, mostly state. Example: some states are red/blue lights, others blue only. Also, CA has the solid red light provision- which...
kingj07
WHICH........???????????
I'm not saying this is illegal. But there are regulations on how they look. Not like they are going to cite themselves for not following tho
1) Well, if it was illegal someone could still sue about it (and probably would). I'd guess the laws you're thinking of are state specific.
GirlX
Well yeah but if they are not following the regulations then people can get off on charges that arose because of it potentially.
2) May come down to the definition of a "marked car". This might be a the grey area in whatever state it is. Or it's illegal. Who knows :)
Better call Saul!
shaegen
"DUI Taxi." Clever cops...
odst472
Oooh vewy shneaky lika pewrl harbor -○-
jimicos
Business in the front, urine in the back.
MandNBeers
i think it's already been established that this was a marketing campaign about Drunk Driving
LezBeHonist
If "Choose your ride- DUI taxi." Didnt have it click, and you still dont understand. Then you must be really pretty.
AllTheGoodNamesAreTaken2
Long-time speeder here: That's not a taxi's light bar, and should raise a red flag when approaching it from behind.
wowbaggertheinfinate
I think it's a service to prevent DUIs by giving rides home rather than a sneaky-sneak-fuck-you trickery type deal
shroomcloud
I can still get a ride if I'm drunk
Keleesi
I've heard of them, this company will give you a free ride to jail!
RadioSuki
Hey everyone, this isn't entrapment since the cop isn't suggesting you break the law. It falls under the same idea of under cover cop cars
RadioSuki
Just like speeds traps and sobriety checks
philwoodmanhere
Another great way to take a ride: Take a picture of him while driving.
thetonestarr
Judging by how close the other cars are behind them in the second pic, they were probably stopped when he took that one at least.
rsbvr
Probably get to sit in the back for free
IDockz
Ha!
awkwardseaturtle
Could have been taken from the passenger's seat!
Mikeyhouser
Cough cough ENTRAPMENT. Oh man, ahem, excuse me.
frosss
I asked a cop for a ride home when I was walking home from the bar last weekend. He was prick about it, but still gave me a ride!
SomeGeographer
I did this a few years ago after missing the last trolley. The cop wasn't very happy but gave me a ride & made sure I made it into my apt.
Zodi
Who wants to be the designated drvier? Nobody, that's who!
gatorsrule
Isn't it illegal to text/take pics while driving?
Nevan
To all the "this should be illegal" guys, 1) Why? It's clearly marked. It's not like they're entrapping you by doing this, you deciding (1)
Nevan
to drive like an idiot because you don't see any cops is your own fault. 2) http://media.giphy.com/media/5xtDarzp5at2qwSTYoo/giphy.gif (2)
InmortalemDeumHD
I WAS HIDING HERES SOMEHTING THAT WONT WASH OFF
mcghost
This taxi only picks up black people.
vesiviusramalamadingdong
i'm crying
ShuffleBoars
I wish I had more upvotes to give you. That was too funny.
NoMoreFreeRandys
Lmao
dvo03
This should be top comment
baldm0mma
this should be comment #1
Squelchtone
bhpott01
God damn thats was hilarious
NotAPervert
"The only taxi that picks up black people" is how I'd have personally worded it but my god, yours was amusing.
shwaga
I almost feel bad for upvoting this.... but I chuckled
Noyoureausername
I'm on mobile and didn't realize there were 2 pics, so I stared at the first one for far too long before I scrolled down...
Lawlez1
You have just made me question every taxi I see on the road now.
MoonKingFonz
She Riff. He Riff's SO
AlexMakesJokes
DUI taxi
Communinja
$20.00 for a DUI? Not bad!
Tehlu
Cheaper than a taxi.
Tontojumponit
If people really don't understand: a taxi ride home is $20, versus getting caught driving drunk which costs more like $10,000.
burnthisname
so... just wondering, drunk driver/arrested criminal sits in the front seat next to driver..?
ChemicalPizza
Seriously though, what's that about?
meshaal
The idea is that a taxi ride would be $20, while a DUI would cost a lot more.
Itsboomtiemrightnow
$10,500 advertised on the front. So is that for the front passenger seat or what...?
VrryBurntpork
Look at the reply to the above comment.
Itsboomtiemrightnow
it was a joke.
woahbruh
more like $12,000
Itsboomtiemrightnow
$10,500 Actually
woahbruh
lawyers doe
Itsboomtiemrightnow
I'm referencing what another post shows on the front of the car. It literally says $10,500, with the lawyer included.
woahbruh
touche...touche...
notsosubtle
I saw that car the other day, it was doing radar at a strip club.
JebBush
In Arizona, the sheriff tows around a giant trailer with his patrol car so you can't see him till you've flown pass.
amishcannoli
The sheriff. There's only one in AZ.
COLONELLESLIEDANCER
So just step on it and get outta there as he tries to chug after you with his trailer lol
TheFlyingHellfish
You can't outrun radio waves.
IFNg
Well, you could, but then NASA would be interested in your driving/technology.
SteelIsTheAnswer
Or helicopters for that matter.
viridianasovari
That's Fucking clever
amahler
Hey how about not drive like assholes and you won't have to worry about sneaky cop cars
daytripp3r
A she riff?
SinisterKid128
"This ride is about $20.00." - OP's mom's tattoo most likely.
msa011
AYYYY
Barbado
Oh shit! When did the price go up?
TheUltimateChimera
MrComanche
For the group rate, maybe.
ElectronMagnifier
20 is 20
SpamSpammerson
Officer Snyders mom. This cop has a strange way of venting
Lemmesmash
OP's mum sure is a yellow waggon.
ChloePrice
Is that legal? I feel like a vehicle for that position has some guidelines? (Uneducated douche over here, I'm sorry.)
TheDogCollector
It's part of a drunk driving campaign. The line is something like "Which car would you rather ride in when you've been drinking?
Britboy
It's totally legal, he has lights on top, and marked sheriff on it
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
Not to mention it's also "advertising" that it is only 20 bucks to call a cab versus getting arrested.
TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsTheBabyAteMyDingo
It is a campaign against drunk driving, read what it says at the back, dui taxi.
TheDogCollector
And I think the front of the car says "This is $2,000.00" So which one would you rather ride in?
ChloePrice
That's actually really cool!
TheDogCollector
Here, I made this link for you: http://tinyurl.com/PoliceDUITaxi
Devils29
cop cars used to be very distinguishable so you could find them when you were in need of help. now they try to hide so they can catch you...
thisisaonetimeoffer
alright, Drake
thoreaux
I like easily distinguishable cop cars. I live in an unsafe part of town so I can get to school and when I see police I feel a lot safer.
JarekBloodDragon
Now we have phones so that's not even necessary.
UberKamel
This guy gets the point.
yourbassist
Two words: profit center. Some cities have actually pulled "To Serve and Protect" off their cars.
HistoryMajor
Yeah, because speeders, drunk drivers, reckless drivers etc. should not be caught.
Devils29
yup thats what i said. 10/10 interpretation.
TheBalls
$$$$$$$$
ireallycantthinkofanythingoriginal
In Ireland they all have a big yellow reflective strip down the side so they're really easy to spot. http://imgur.com/Ry1EiSw
owlpajamas
Yeah God forbid police "catch" people breaking the law.
CultofCedar
A lot of under cover ones drive mini vans and SUVs by my house. They also don't have the lights on top some of them. They kind of look 1/
Beelsebooob
In the UK they're still brightly colored, because they still realize their job is to help you, not catch you.
Slayer989
This is a campaign against drunk driving its saying you can ride in a cop car or call ahead ahead and ride in a taxi
thisappisajoke
Actually, it is illegal for them to hide to catch you. They have to be visible at all times. Some try to be sneaky and hide on hidden drives
koopaya
Troopers are very different from the police.
Continous
It's the difference between a prosecutor and a judge.
mostokaymedic
You realize this is an ad campaign discouraging DUI right?
ToHyruleInTheTardis
When was the last time anyone ever thought "I need the police right now. I'm gonna run outside and look around for a police car."
Eviltower
I live in a small town/village or whatever the hell its called and that is actually realistic. They use this place to train cops.
SeriousCloud
On that one mission in GTA IV
TallDude
Before cell phones were prevalent.
DarthFutuza
So...20-30 years ago?
TallDude
Late 90's is when Razor came out, and that was when cell phones were getting big. So 20 years at most.
philhauss
This post is bullshit. Your inbox deserves all the spam it is getting. You pulled this right out of your ass.
Devils29
no i didnt and the fact that 1200 something people seem to agree with me makes ya look kinda dumb eh?
philhauss
Who cares how many people agree with you? Read the side of the car. It's an anti-drunk driving ad. Furthermore, disguised cop cars are-
Devils29
wahhhh dont care. youre butthurt. point is cop cars should be visible so you can find em if ya need em
philhauss
Name one town in all of the united states of america where this isn't the case.
philhauss
-normally used for traffic violations, not to 'catch people in the act' of whatever insidious nothing you had in mind.
blumpkinfarmer
You're a jackass. Get informed before making long accusations about all cops without realizing thi is a stunt
djdole
What did OP accuse all cops of? Seems to me you're the jackass that is jumping to a false conclusion... :-/
Devils29
k inform me then
blumpkinfarmer
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/its-a-cab-no-its-a-cop-car/
Devils29
yes. i understand the concept of what a taxi-cop car looks like. thank you. now please inform me as to why i am a jackass who isnt informed
TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsTheBabyAteMyDingo
Actually this is, or was a campaign against drunk driving.
Feldspartacus
That doesn't make it any less true.
feeltheice
Either way cop cars around here are white with "police" in reflective white on the side
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
No! People need to be mad that cops are "trying" to catch them. (Although, "them" only applies to those actually breaking the law...)
Drhoges
I think the recognition of a cop car is a preventative measure itself.
PoopholeAintALoophole
You! With your logic and reason! You don't even have a torch OR a pitchfork! You can fuck right the he'll off!
TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsTheBabyAteMyDingo
He'll do what?
PoopholeAintALoophole
Damn phone :p
mikeatike
Cop cars around here have switched to the newer "low profile" light bar and small bumper so it is really hard to tell at a distance.
TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsTheBabyAteMyDingo
Read what it says at the back, dui taxi.
conniecpu
The cop cars in my area are fairly distinguishable, I guess it varies by area.
TooLazyToDoSomethingElse
We have normal police cars and then a lot of unmarked that have no lights up top and the word police is blended into the car
ladylorelai
That's the way it was in my town, until crime went up and truck cop cars and unmarked chevy's started to become more common.
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
"You" only applies if you're breaking the law. Strange concept, I know.
hardytardigrade
The word "you" appears twice in the comment you are replying to.
HarryBlackstoneCopperfieldDresden
Spoken like a true idiot.
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
Please, enlighten me.
HarryBlackstoneCopperfieldDresden
Not all idiots think only if you're breaking the law do you have something to worry about, but only idiots think that.
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
Yet here you are, continuing to dodge actually answering the question as to why it is stupid, and only continuing saying that it is stupid.
Devils29
so my speeding ticket for going 9 mph over the limit is more important than finding a cop in a dire situation?
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
This is one of the reasons there are limits to how many cars within a fleet can be unmarked? Not sure about the point you are trying to make
JeffreyDohmerWithAnO
How often are there dire situations, and how often do people speed? They're not going to have cops just waiting around for dire situations..
Devils29
.... THATS THE POINT OF A COP
JeffreyDohmerWithAnO
it's to protect and serve. Not every thing a cop does is on call? Dont act surprised when you get pulled over for breaking the law? Come on
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
I feel like, maybe, you would notice this car as a cop car in any circumstance that didn't involve you speeding up from behind the car.
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
And even then, you would immediately notice it was a cop car when a) you pass it, or b) you were pulled over for speeding past.
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
ESPECIALLY considering it says "SHERIFF" in massive fucking letters on the back.
ToHyruleInTheTardis
When was the last time anyone ever thought "I need the police right now. I'm gonna run outside and look around for a police car."
Devils29
when was the last time a drunk driver went "theres a cop! im gunna be sober for 30 seconds and drive perfectly"
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
That's one way to avoid answering the question, I guess. You should consider politics.
ToHyruleInTheTardis
Drive sober? Probably not. Slow down and not pass the cop, then take the next exit off the highway and take back roads home? All the time.
demizu
but drunk people trying to act sober can be hilarious (or disturbing)
hardytardigrade
That might reflect a change in focus away from public service and toward public control, and revenue generation.
justino37
ballsohard2202
Just so you know, the role of the police has never been to serve the public. It's to enforce laws. Most laws happen to benefit the public1/2
hardytardigrade
http://media.kimatv.com/images/Police+protect+and+serve.jpg
hardytardigrade
http://cdn-www.i-am-bored.com/media/thumbnails/1813133-protect_and_serve.jpg
ballsohard2202
but they're not there to serve you (the public)
justino37
And that's a shame, considering my tax dollars are what makes their jobs exist in the first place.
DatDurTho
Yeah your tax dollars also pay the FBI, CIA, and any other agency, they aren't your servants either. Your taxes are your payment for 1/2
ballsohard2202
Well you could not pay them and have vagrants, trolls, and all sorts of ne'er do well.
hardytardigrade
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Sealmotto.jpg
ballsohard2202
http://www.lapdonline.org/history_of_the_lapd/content_basic_view/1128
ballsohard2202
It was a PR campaign made in the 50s for LA.
hardytardigrade
The link doesn't say anything about it being a lie. In fact, it implies it expresses PD ideals. I think you are creating semantic separation
InboxMeYourGoldenRetrievers
The only people that would whine about this would be those who are doing something worth catching.
SteevyT
I really enjoyed the social commentary more when I misread "doing" as "driving."
demizu
no. you are mistaken. this argument ist just like saying "i have nothing to hide" about the nsa, which makes people guilty just for hiding.
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
Not particularly. In this specific case, if it weren't an advertisement... What is there to actually be upset about? (Serious question btw)
DatDurTho
There is nothing to be upset about there are many different types of police force and there are still distinguishable cop cars. OC is dumb.
Devils29
Ive already replied to one idiot comment like this im not doing it again
CleverUsernameThatAppliesToTheAboveImage
But... you just did.
QuotesGoHere
Small neighborhood police vs. highway and high density police. You're ok with drunk drivers being able to spot cops and avoid them?
MarkRizznHopkins
Yes.
Devils29
i dont think the drunk is gunna notice either way
AnAnarchoSyndicalistCommune
People you can still be "too drunk to drive" due to reaction time impairment and still sober enough to spot a cop car
crazyhornedlizardlady
Not enough people realize this...
Continous
Yup, think about taking medicine. Over the counter medicine can be druggy enough to impair motor skills while letting you do anything else.
HarryBlackstoneCopperfieldDresden
That's some tumblr-grade retarded argument. "Cops should be more distinguishable for when you need them." "OMG, YOU SUPPORT DRUNK DRIVING!"
Continous
Cops are still very distinguishable. There is a definite need for undercover cops in order to maintain peace.
Moonsmoonsmoons
Well considering that we're talking about drunk driving, looking at the impact this would have on drunk driving is perfectly reasonable.
AnAnarchoSyndicalistCommune
The whole paint job is an ad against drunk driving so I think it's understandable he used it as an example of someone who would avoid cops
InfinitusEquitas
Yup, 100%, ok with that, because guess what, someone truly drunk won't notice a cop, or care.
SeriousCloud
http://imgur.com/t2rCNI7
InfinitusEquitas
Yes, I agree completely, for profit policing is wrong!
bernatchezloveslamp
Is that Legal?
NoneOfThisEverHappened
They roll around on unmarked cars so I don't see how this would be any different.
epsiloncrow
To drive and take pictures? No.
VernonLamb
In some states there are laws about unmarked cars. This should fall into that category but depends on the state.
HelpHelp
I'm not sure you can all it "unmarked" when it says "SHERIFF" in bold on the side?
VernonLamb
Yeah good point. Says taxi, but "DUI Taxi". A good defense lawyer could raise a lot of stink about it but doubtful it would go far.
nonameer
They are the law, everything is legal
DoctorateDoom
Technically yes and no. Could be brought up as not non identifying police car if he tried to stop someone but there's no real regulation.
bigbrother
The police drive all sorts of cars but they're usually marked like this one is and some times they're unmarked.
upsetsanity
Yes, but they typically still have to have municipal plates.
thundercactus
In BC they use actual commercial vehicles like ladder trucks as speed traps. It's all dependent on local law.
VintageCheddar
Absolutely.
BabsofDeath
It borders on entrapment.
danboon445
I will make it league!
RadioSuki
Yes
blumpkinfarmer
Get informed http://www.medialifemagazine.com/its-a-cab-no-its-a-cop-car/
ImaCarGuy
Yes and no
SnakeSenpai
Whats the point of laws when people only stick to them when theres cops.
RatsOff2Ya
https://i.imgflip.com/kmag8.gif
therealishjohnnyblaze
"I should go track down that gif from star wars. Let me make sure nobody beat me too it." -Me, one minute ago.
thecolonels
Because you capitalized 'Legal' it looks like you are talking about the town of Legal, French mural capital of Canada.
BBoyNYc
NYPD: http://youtu.be/JNNdCe2f3fE
ExclusiveGamer
I believe the last time something like this was posted it was pointed out that it was a campaign against DUIs with "get a cab or go to jail"
Britboy
Yes, it is a marked car
NeilHatTrickParis
In upstate NY, we have unmarked Suburbans for police vehicles. Is this not normal?
demonpuppeh
Here in GA we've got unmarked Chargers or Crown Vics. Its rare in my area to see a Police SUV of any sort.
looksmoderatelylikenicolascage
It's normal. A lot of departments have recently started limiting the number of unmarked cars. Our chief personally doesn't like them....
looksmoderatelylikenicolascage
because he thinks they're too easy to imitate
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
"I will make it legal."
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
"The Chancellor should never have brought them into this! Kill them immediately!"
kimttar
I summon a bigger fish
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abscae
Yup it's pretty clever. The front says "This ride is about _______" for a DUI.
unknownuser0
We have them in Northern VA as well, more of a scare tactic, than trying to sneak around.
ByThePowerOfSCIENCE
Funny, you'd think they have ads against drinking and driving.... okay, I'll go, no need for violence.
ChloroformCosbySweater
And "Don't mess with Texas" started as an anti littering campaign.
scaredshirtless
"Legal? I AM THE LAW!" - That sheriff probably
NachoPete
Sadly probably true.
Continous
No its not. Every statistic points to the opposite.
plainwhitesarah
Barely legal.
tarataqa
The BEST kind of legal!
Schmedes
why wouldn't it be?
InvadingYourSpaces
Where I live, you can't be pulled over unless the Cop car is clearly marked and POLICE is visible from your driving perspective.
InvadingYourSpaces
They can't park out of sight for speed traps, either. Must be completely visible.
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secretagentchewbacca
Um..
Continous
Police officers have lost their jobs, faced potential prison time, and basically lost all chance at future jobs over petty crimes buddy.
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Continous
Maybe you should hold your tongue before decrying an entire occupation.
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idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
Why wouldn't it be?
RedheadedWitchoftheWest
I read each of @NotSoDarkKnight 's comments in different voices before I realized they came from the same person
NotSoDarkKnight
Two face.... Harvey Dent .... Two Face!
NotSoDarkKnight
And marked units are supposed to be very conspicuous. Not inconspicuously half disguised as a taxi. That being said, it's a good message
NotSoDarkKnight
There are laws about how undercover cars are supposed to look as well as what percent of a fleet can be unmarked.
cogs
There are state-to-state standards and guidelines for fleets at different (1/2)
cogs
jurisdictional levels, but I'm unaware of a single "law" dictating what's permissible. (2/2)
chardrak
What laws? It's not an undercover car. It's a clearly labeled patrol car. Police cars can be whatever color they wish to make them.
chardrak
And the local area I'm in uses seized sports cars from drug dealers as the unmarked cars. They do no external modifications.
ranger15
Depends on the state. In my state, Local, County, and State cars have a a limited color option to pick for their cars.
NotSoDarkKnight
From the back, one could make the argument it doesn't look like a traditional cruiser (like the front half)
phroureo
Neither does the local police department's Charger car.
abscae
This car is specifically marketed towards discouraging drinking and driving. I've seen several just placed in a parking lot as advertisement
NotSoDarkKnight
Yes it is. I was just making the point there are regulations that vary by state as to how cop cars are supposed to look
abscae
publicly available? (3/3)
abscae
No very true and I wasn't going against what you said. I'm wondering whether the cop in this cruiser would be able to go around (1/2)
abscae
arresting individuals or whether it's used only for advertising purposes now... Are the percentages of how many that can be unmarked (2/3)
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
Federal laws or state laws? And that car isn't unmarked. It's clearly a sheriff's car. They just chose a deceptive color scheme in back.
NotSoDarkKnight
...means that if a solid red light is displayed forward from a cop car, you're required to stop.
CranialEctomy
I'm pretty sure it's state law. The only way you can tell newer Hawaii cop cars is the blue bulb on top; they have no other markings.
NotSoDarkKnight
Some federal, mostly state. Example: some states are red/blue lights, others blue only. Also, CA has the solid red light provision- which...
kingj07
WHICH........???????????
NotSoDarkKnight
I'm not saying this is illegal. But there are regulations on how they look. Not like they are going to cite themselves for not following tho
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
1) Well, if it was illegal someone could still sue about it (and probably would). I'd guess the laws you're thinking of are state specific.
GirlX
Well yeah but if they are not following the regulations then people can get off on charges that arose because of it potentially.
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
2) May come down to the definition of a "marked car". This might be a the grey area in whatever state it is. Or it's illegal. Who knows :)
NotSoDarkKnight
Better call Saul!