Wanting a PPV for the wrong reasons.

[buddyhotrod]

I’ve been seeing a few PPV Tahoe’s pop up on CL that are completely decked out with full Whelen light bars red and blues siren and so on.

The ads typically read as if the seller is letting people know “hey this is police ready”.

Seems that police package would only appeal to security type buyers.
Even then I’m pretty sure security would only want to use amber.

Possible could be used for state contract work for highway construction or state contract work where a road needs to be blocked off for repair.

 

[swathdiver]

Local news last night carried a story of a couple who were pulled over by a vehicle with flashing lights and then robbed by two masked men.

 

[CrashTestDummy]

I’ve been seeing a few PPV Tahoe’s pop up on CL that are completely decked out with full Whelen light bars red and blues siren and so on.

The ads typically read as if the seller is letting people know “hey this is police ready”.

Seems that police package would only appeal to security type buyers.
Even then I’m pretty sure security would only want to use amber.

Possible could be used for state contract work for highway construction or state contract work where a road needs to be blocked off for repair.

A lot of that depends on the state they are in, and the level of security/enforcement they offer, but yes, usually a single-color light pattern on the vehicle is all that's legal unless you're a full-fledged LEO.

 

[CrashTestDummy]

Local news last night carried a story of a couple who were pulled over by a vehicle with flashing lights and then robbed by two masked men.

If the lights come on behind you, and you're in a secluded area, NEVER stop, but turn on your flashers and drive to a well-lit parking lot, or other public place. If you have a passenger, have them call 911 to see if you're actually being pursued, and if not, report the situation and request police.

 

[Denslow Burhans]

That’s really cool

That system should also have a carbon dioxide detector and do the same things if the sensor detects carbon dioxide or excessive temps for the k9.

If carbon dioxide is detected it should also page you and sound the alarm and drop the windows and run the k9 window fans.

You might want to make sure you have that if you are using your K-9 unit for transporting k9s.

I do, and they work. Thanks!

 

[Denslow Burhans]

Pssst... Pink doesn't matter... But I sure understand what you mean!

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This is how easily LE vehicles should be identifiable. It's about public safety, right? They do this in Europe.

 

[homesick]

This is how easily LE vehicles should be identifiable. It's about public safety, right? They do this in Europe.

My brother and I used to argue about this, back when he was a cop.

He said unmarked cars were about safety, because he could get closer to bad guys before he was 'made'.

I said they were about revenue, because an easily seen police car would act as a deterrent, even if the cop didn't see the bad guy doing bad.

joe

 

[Eod1]

I bought mine for work. The laws are simple. Just look up the light codes for your state. It's not rocket science. If you want to build a tribute truck that's fine.you can. Just follow the light codes for your state. Being on here and reading these posts is just like a lot of feds I run into that don't keep up on the ATFE statutes on weapons and their functions.

 

[Eod1]

Buy the way, the OP needs to know, Cops aren't the only ones that use this vehicle. Just because you have a ppv or ssv decked out doesn't mean you are a cop. Now if he is going to pick on those who have a tahoe that may look like a tribute truck or something, remember those who have a black and white tahoe even without decals is a dead giveaway for a police tahoe regardless for stickers or not. Now I'm not a hater to each their own. I honestly dont care about what others do with there tahoes I have more pressing things to worry about..

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I bought mine for work. The laws are simple. Just look up the light codes for your state. It's not rocket science. If you want to build a tribute truck that's fine.you can. Just follow the light codes for your state. Being on here and reading these posts is just like a lot of feds I run into that don't keep up on the ATFE statutes on weapons and their functions.

What line of work are you in where you need 8 light bars and rear flashing lights?

 

[swathdiver]

What line of work are you in where you need 8 light bars and rear flashing lights?

Volunteer Fireman comes to mind.

 

[Eod1]

8 light bars?? Where did you get I had 8 light bars? O and what do I do?? What I didn't tell you? I didn't know this was a fourm where I would be questioned on who or what I am. I would just stay in your lane. If you must know my name should give it away. That's about all your going to get. O I just changed my avatar that will be the last hint.

 

[swathdiver]

Joel, Keith certainly can make use of such a vehicle with all the nuts we have running loose these days. Figure out his line of work yet?

 

[adriver]

8 light bars?? Where did you get I had 8 light bars? O and what do I do?? What I didn't tell you? I didn't know this was a fourm where I would be questioned on who or what I am. I would just stay in your lane. If you must know my name should give it away. That's about all your going to get. O I just changed my avatar that will be the last hint.

I hope you're not this high strung when you're at work. They asked a question, and was mistaken about the number of lights. Three letters would have been easier than a paragraph... I read their post as a simple question, and you took it as an inquisition. Relax.

 

[homesick]

8 light bars?? Where did you get I had 8 light bars? O and what do I do?? What I didn't tell you? I didn't know this was a fourm where I would be questioned on who or what I am. I would just stay in your lane. If you must know my name should give it away. That's about all your going to get. O I just changed my avatar that will be the last hint.

LOL 'Keith' isn't much of a clue. And the people who know what 'EOD' stands for are probably the minority.

joe

 

[GranPrix]

I didn't know EOD jobs were also contracted out to the private sector. That's cool.

 

[BourbonNcigars]

My opinion: If you got a PPV Tahoe for any other reason than transportation (assuming your a complete and total civilian), you're an effing idiot. But I'm open to rebuttal so I can argue on the internet...

 

[swathdiver]

My opinion: If you got a PPV Tahoe for any other reason than transportation (assuming your a complete and total civilian), you're an effing idiot. But I'm open to rebuttal so I can argue on the internet...

Lest we forget: Police and Firemen are civilians too.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

My opinion: If you got a PPV Tahoe for any other reason than transportation (assuming your a complete and total civilian), you're an effing idiot. But I'm open to rebuttal so I can argue on the internet...

Just curious, but what other purpose does any vehicle have other than transportation? I guess a vehicle could be art or housing....:

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Just curious, but what other purpose does any vehicle have other than transportation? I guess a vehicle could be art or housing....:

I mean in regards to the OP mentioning people possibly impersonating police vehicles (as he said, buying a PPV for the wrong reasons).