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by Anonymous on April 14th, 2007
Every state and jurisdiction is different.
I can only answer for my department. we have code one, code two and code three calls. one being the lowest and code three calls are emergencies with lights and siren.
Common sense has to prevail, when it comes to answering a call. our department allows 10 miles over the posted speed limit for code one and two calls. a code two call could be an in-progress call and you do not want to scare the criminal away. apprehension and safety is the name of the game. code three and an officer in trouble is just about anything, as long as its done with the safety of the public in mind. having an accident and not arriving at all, is not going to help the public.
Most police departments, including mine, now have AVL's attached to each marked police vehicle. these are all vehicle locators, which means our speed, lights, siren, idle time, etc. is tracked and recorded by satellite.
Police officers are no exception to the posted speed limit. they should set the example and not be part of the problem.
Because of continuing departmental liability, more and more police departments are installing the AVLs.
Can civilians issue speeding tickets?
by Answerbag Staff on May 21st, 2011
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Do you ever drive the speed limit when no police or speed traps are present...If not how far do you stretch it...
by Beanss... on October 4th, 2011
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by Debbie_S4422 on July 4th, 2011
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Why do people get bent out of shape when they speed in a school zone and the kids are using the crosswalk?
by boloman on October 22nd, 2011
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by ShortGirl1990 on September 18th, 2011
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Great answer John, but how many actually follow the rules. In my state I see officers breaking the law almost every day. But because of who they are, it's all right, they are the LAW.
by Grammy Robin on April 15th, 2007
This may be the difference between an accredited police department and one that is not. we obey the laws, just like everyone else. we have computers that know our every move and its recorded. some smaller cities are just that smaller.
by Anonymous on May 31st, 2007