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  1. 02-05-10 09:42 PM #1
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    NY police vehicle impersonation

    I was wondering what you are and aren't allowed to have on a car. Such as a retired police car. I have read the penal codes and such but I want an answer from the leos. What is your take on this subject? What if they aren't trying to impersonate a cop and just bought it that way and don't bother taking it off?


    Please share any stories you have pertaining to this subject. Greatly appreciated
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    why you ask? because I am seeking knowledge and I would of thought people here would know a thing or two about it, first hand, and not give me asinine feedback...
    i want to be sure, i want opinions from other people
    and i also did not ask if it was a good idea or not, i asked what is legal and what isn't....
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    In my state, if you drive such a car and even *one* person reacts in the belief you are a police officer, you are guilty of impersonation regardless of your intent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 845saab View Post
    I was wondering what you are and aren't allowed to have on a car. Such as a retired police car. I have read the penal codes and such but I want an answer from the leos. What is your take on this subject? What if they aren't trying to impersonate a cop and just bought it that way and don't bother taking it off?

    Please share any stories you have pertaining to this subject. Greatly appreciated
    You should have been looking up VEHICLE code sections. Go back and re-research.

    Quote Originally Posted by 845saab View Post
    why you ask? because I am seeking knowledge and I would of thought people here would know a thing or two about it, first hand, and not give me asinine feedback...
    i want to be sure, i want opinions from other people
    and i also did not ask if it was a good idea or not, i asked what is legal and what isn't....
    Hey Dumb***, you asked "What is your take on this subject?" Remember?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Samuel View Post
    You should have been looking up VEHICLE code sections. Go back and re-research.



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    Quote Originally Posted by 845saab View Post
    why you ask? because I am seeking knowledge and I would of thought people here would know a thing or two about it, first hand, and not give me asinine feedback...
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    Follow the NYS Penal law as advised.....which states the use of police logos is illegal and the possession of red lights are illegal.

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