Police drivers
Sir, —At 7.50 p.m. on July 4, at the intersection of Hereford and Madras Streets, my two friends and I had our attention drawn to a police patrol car (FY1622) as it drew up noisily at the traffic lights. The driver continually edged his car forward until the lights changed; then he took off with the car tyres squealing continuously for maybe 60 feet. Our general opinion was that the driver was showing off to his mate. As a ratepayer I deplore this kind of action, especially when the custodians of the law are misusing taxpayers’ money doing things that we could be prosecuted for. Was this demonstration of the driver’s “skill” really necessary?—Yours, etc.. M. W. J. STINTON. July 5. 1972.
[Chief Superintendent G. Tait replies: “The patrol car crew are unable to associate this incident with their driving on this day. The public are assured police members are trained that even in emergencies they must never drive in a manner whereby life or limb is endangered or where damage to their vehicle or any other property is likely.”]
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Press, Volume CXII, Issue 32967, 13 July 1972, Page 12
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182Police drivers Press, Volume CXII, Issue 32967, 13 July 1972, Page 12
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