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NYPD Car

  • 16-11-2013 3:11pm
    #1
    thesimpsons
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    This car is around Limerick for a while now - it looks exactly like a NYPD (New York Police Department) vehicle. is it real, privately owned, do the Gardaí mind (is it legal to have it in Ireland), don't think it has Irish plates. just curious really. Often see it up around South's Bar on O'Connell Ave.


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  • #2
    Berty
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    I've seen it. I think its a great private collection but on the legal side I'm sure the lights are illegal then again there are lots of illegal lights on other vehicles the Gardai don't bother with.

    You cannot have white or blue lights that can flash on a vehicle front or rear facing yet bin trucks, tow trucks, council vehicles and more have them.

    I doubt Gardai would do much about the old cop car. It's not as though it would be used for nefarious actions due to its lights.


  • #3
    MissEmcee
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    Beer Baron wrote: »
    You cannot have white lights that can flash on a vehicle front or rear
    Incorrect.
    - Source??

    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2006/en/si/0342.html


  • #4
    jbkenn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 919 ✭✭✭jbkenn


    thesimpsons wrote: »
    This car is around Limerick for a while now - it looks exactly like a NYPD (New York Police Department) vehicle. is it real, privately owned, do the Gardaí mind (is it legal to have it in Ireland), don't think it has Irish plates. just curious really. Often see it up around South's Bar on O'Connell Ave.
    I have seen it around, godawful ballashyte, why anybody would want it is beyond me.


  • #5
    wonski
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    jbkenn wrote: »
    I have seen it around, godawful ballashyte, why anybody would want it is beyond me.

    Used for promotions etc I believe. Seen it in Naas once during some Family day at the petrol station (yep, petrol station)...


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
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    jbkenn wrote: »
    I have seen it around, godawful ballashyte, why anybody would want it is beyond me.

    Car enthusiasts would disagree. Could be worse. Could be a ford transit connect


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  • #7
    jbkenn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 919 ✭✭✭jbkenn


    Snotaul Goodman wrote: »
    Car enthusiasts would disagree. Could be worse. Could be a ford transit connect
    Ford Transit Connect has some use :D
    Has it been registered here or is it still on American plates?


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