FROM DAILYMAIL: Police today unveiled what appeared to be their latest weapon in the fight against crime – a pedal-powered patrol car complete with siren and blue flashing light.
The new five-gear vehicle, which has a top speed of 20mph, cost over £1,000, has full Hampshire Constabulary livery and a roll bar to protect the driver in the event of a crash.
However, police admit that even if they are pedalling furiously the 6ft-long vehicle is unlikely to be able to apprehend anyone other than ‘those with a zimmer frame’.
Before anyone starts thinking this is the latest example of budget cuts on the police frontline, it should be pointed out that the pedal car is actually the result of a community project organised by local bobby Keith Waller. And it won’t actually be used on patrols. MORE»
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