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PSDivertom
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Our Crown Victoria LE Interceptors can and have gone 178 kmh when tested on a closed track, and I have gotten it up to 167 before the vibration in the steering caused me to abort, but I believe the answer you're looking for is fast enough to be able to persue the fleeing suspect, while keeping control of your MV at all times and not endangering the lives of citizens or yourself.
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D S
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You act like there is a universal top speed before police must break off a chase. Sorry there isn't such a thing. Some cities don't allow high speed pursuits at all, while others will rely on the police officers best judgment on the situation. I've seen State Patrol vehicles in pursuit in excess of 140mph on the open roads. |
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Copgirl
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As far as policy there is no limit. I can go as fast as my Charger lets me. |
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gomanyes562
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It probably depends on the car. I don't think there is a legal limit for that. |
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irepocars
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I was doing 120MPH on my motorcycle and the cop caught up to me. |
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Ronnny321
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No policy=Vehicle's limits
Policy=Sad cop
Crown Vic Max ~130-135mph
Bikes obviously faster
Chopper faster
Radio even faster |
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skiphicks2003
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In Wisconsin police cars can reach a maximum speed of 175 MPH. I hope it helps the arguement. |
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Marc X
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Depends on local department policy. Most have no actual speed limit, but a consideration of several factors, only one of which is speed. |
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El Scott
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As fast as the vehicle will go and the driver can control it. There is no set limit. It depends on vehicle and driver performance and abilities. |
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dylan_904
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the cars are capable of reaching at least 130 or 140 but they won't go past 120 |
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Squawkers
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As fast as they want. |
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nicholas
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this might help.
I don't see any max speeds in the policies |
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linkshinter
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Well, if they max out my vehicle's speed in a pursuit, I would imagine they are going to wipe out at some point.
But I guess what you're looking for is "As fast as necessary to safely affect the arrest of the criminal." |
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Jeramy K
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After doing some research on the topic it appears as though Washington state does not have a "SET" maximum speed a police officer may go, however washington state law makes the point that police officers must discontinue pursuit if speeds become high enough to significantly increase the chances of harm to bystanders. Individual Departments however may still retain the right to set maximum speeds in both a code 4 (all clear, business as usual) and a Code 3 (Lights, siren on, Chase/pursuit/enroute to scene) situation.
above all else though an officers personal comfort level may limit them even more as far as maximum speeds go. |
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bite_me426
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well, for south dakota... as fast as the car will go. that is provided that there aren't any policies in place for the department that say you can't go as fast... but for most departments, they can put the pedal to the metal. i have been in a police car doing well over 100mph. i think we topped out at 120, but that was on open highway with very little traffic. |
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Jesse E
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It's goingto depend on state laws. Where do you live? |
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dogtrh
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It is probably different in every city. I bet a lot of cities wouldnt have a limit.
Some cities have a policy to never chase at any speed. |
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pamela d
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well over a 100km/hr |
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