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Thoughts from the Road
August 18, 2005
Driving gives me much time to think, and during this time I tend to think about many different things. A couple random thoughts from recent travels.
1. I just can’t understand the need to not wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle at 75 mph. Where is the freedom in permanent injury or death? I recently read a newspaper article that said motorcycle injury and death has skyrocketed in states that have recently repealed mandatory helmet laws.
2. Copcars. My closer friends know I have this fascination with police cars - lightbars, paint schemes, vehicles used etc. Living in Michigan, I was never accustomed to the old black and white. However, since OKC and the OHP use them, I’m getting used to them. One cool variation that I’ve seen is the blue and white (blue instead of black) of the Sheriff’s Dept. around Lawton, OK.
Another thing very prevelant around here is the LED light bar. It’s all the OHP uses (now), and I’ve seen quite a few other departments with different versions of LED bars. They are quite bright, and flash with amazing quickness. Needless to say, I’m impressed. I was never a fan (and I’m still not) of all-strobe lightbars, such as the ones that the Grand Rapids PD used to use), but for some reason, the LED lightbars really intruige me.
On a related note, I’m still looking for info on the history of the Michigan State Police gumdrop light. I love that light - most people find it odd and silly - but I love its character. Any random reader with info - I’d appreciate input.
Posted by paul at August 18, 2005 07:04 PM
Comments
J. Beam said on August 20, 2005 01:24 PMGooble_jen, that's funny. Good work detective.
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