NYPD restricts policemans from utilizing department's Smart Cars in police searches

"They are to be utilized in the precise very same ability as a three-wheeled movement scooter."

8 Smart automobiles were gotten for the division Emergency Vehicle Conversions in February at a price of $119,000 to see if they might possibly change today three-wheel scooters used across the city.



The NYPD is fairly thrilled with their small fleet of Smart Cars-- nevertheless you're not seeing the miniature motorized automobiles in any kind of "Italian Job" style authorities chases in the city anytime quickly.

The department has disallowed cops driving Smart Cars from taking part in authorities pursuits, in spite of the fact that the Mercedes-Benz automobiles-- concerning the size of a clown automobile-- could go higher than Emergency Cabinet Systems 90 miles a hr in addition to can be a lot more flexible as compared to the larger patrol auto, baseding on an inner memorandum. The cars are likewise not allowed to bring travelers, also though they have a traveler seat.

" Smart automobiles are not unexpected emergency scenario autos," the brand-new plans dated July 8 state