Odd Unmarked Car

Big Balls

taby_dub wrote:

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Ive had this happen to me. Im a young female driving a 2.5 bmw convertable Driving from rathfarnham to d6 at 4am a car was following me for bout 10 mins flashing blue lights, 2 guys unmarked no way i was pulling over rang my local station d6 and they done a call out to the cars to find out who it was... It was a good 5mins b4 they found out it was a car from rathfarnham.

I'd say the guard ate the bejaysus out of you when they finally got you to pull over.

_Kaiser_

Big Balls wrote:

I'd say the guard ate the bejaysus out of you when they finally got you to pull over.

I'd be sure to get his name, number and station and report him in the morning to his superintendent. The girl did the right thing. She's young, alone and in a high powered BMW. Perfect target for some of the scum out there

Big Balls

Well I drove away from what I thought were to55ers in an Audi A6 well into triple figures on the M50 and I nearly got a court appearance over it.

Turned out they were to55ers in an Audi A6 but they were also coppers.

I drive a car which would be a target for thieves also so I do appreciate what the girl is saying but I think 10 mins of flashing blue lights behind you is taking the mick.

DubNside

Tell tale signs that its an unmarked Garda car:
1. Extra aerial(s) on the roof.
2. No Surrounds on licence plates or dealer stickers on rear..
3. Usually dirty and look like there in bad nick, e.g no hub cap covers.
4. Small blue led's in the front grill.
5. Siren - As any muppit can buy a blue flashing light, but not a siren.
6. Watch to see if the passenger is using a hand-held radio.

If you are stopped keep your doors locked and ask for I.d.

WizZard

DubNside wrote:

2. No Surrounds on licence plates or dealer stickers on rear..

I'm afraid this little myth is being cottoned onto by the Gardaí. A few unmarked cards have dealers surrounds, although I've yet to see dealer stickers (but then again I pull these off my own car too).

cargrouch

DubNside wrote:

Tell tale signs that its an unmarked Garda car:
1. Extra aerial(s) on the roof.
2. No Surrounds on licence plates or dealer stickers on rear..
3. Usually dirty and look like there in bad nick, e.g no hub cap covers.
4. Small blue led's in the front grill.
5. Siren - As any muppit can buy a blue flashing light, but not a siren.
6. Watch to see if the passenger is using a hand-held radio.

If you are stopped keep your doors locked and ask for I.d.

A guard I know quoted me much the same list but added "carrying two fellas with big thick heads on 'em":D

Tipsy Mac

WizZard wrote:

I'm afraid this little myth is being cottoned onto by the Gardaí. A few unmarked cards have dealers surrounds, although I've yet to see dealer stickers (but then again I pull these off my own car too).

They are not allowed have any garage details on them as this would be state vehicles providing free advertisements for them.

gstonesmx5

they have also been known to use jap imports.
it is a red toyota camery late 90's. how unlikley
is that. their used to be an early 90's late 80's
omega in a right state they used for hiding behind
when doing speed checks on the side of roads.
some of the unmarked isuzu troopers have tinted
windows and some are also chipped.
it might not be safe to speed but its quite likley
you well be caught with the better unmarked fleet
out there.

fightin irish

DubNside wrote:

2. No Surrounds on licence plates or dealer stickers on rear..
.

As someone mentioned this one has changed now. We are regulary asked to fit number plate surrounds to un marked garda cars when they are in for work....If i remember correctly this is only in the last year or so....

Gilgamesh

I guess the model of the car isn't relevant for the undercover vehicles.

They pobably do the same as in London, if a high powered car is seized and not picked up or claimed for within a specific timespan (don't know how long though) the Police are allowed to put the car into their service.

was in london recently and was amazed to see a '05 Subaru Impreza WRX with police decalls running around

Big Balls

Gilgamesh wrote:

I guess the model of the car isn't relevant for the undercover vehicles.

They pobably do the same as in London, if a high powered car is seized and not picked up or claimed for within a specific timespan (don't know how long though) the Police are allowed to put the car into their service.

was in london recently and was amazed to see a '05 Subaru Impreza WRX with police decalls running around

Coppers in the UK have been using Scoobies for years.

babybundy

DubNside wrote:

Tell tale signs that its an unmarked Garda car:
1. Extra aerial(s) on the roof.
2. No Surrounds on licence plates or dealer stickers on rear..
3. Usually dirty and look like there in bad nick, e.g no hub cap covers.
4. Small blue led's in the front grill.
5. Siren - As any muppit can buy a blue flashing light, but not a siren.
6. Watch to see if the passenger is using a hand-held radio.

If you are stopped keep your doors locked and ask for I.d.

and keep your engine runing ,wheels pointing out slightly and handbrake down if they say anything just say simplily and confidently say i.d. first they cant complain but dont forget to put your handbrake on once you've verified who they are