The World's Fastest Police Cars

So ive come across this youtube video that was published on 4 Jun 2014 that stated that The Dubai police force are the proud owners of a $1.6 million dollar Bugatti Veyron, cable of doing 267mph and from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds. However, these vehicles are not used to chase criminals, but instead as a PR mechanism. Heralded as the most progressive of the Arab police forces, they drive the fleet to various tourist attractions in Dubai as a means of connecting with citizens and tourists. Its also another way for Dubai to flaunt their enormous wealth.

 

I couldn't help but reflect on another fast police car that ive seen previously (that I had thought was the fastest car that the police own) called the Atom.  After looking up the information on the Atom it turns out that its not even close in its top speed which is 155mph but its 0-60 is the same.

 

I think the Atom "looks" cooler and more police like. What do you all think, what would you rather drive given that even the police wont get to test out the full speed of either car?

Top Gear: Series 22 Launch Trailer - BBC Two

Soon! Who's excited? What is the most exciting clip that you cant wait to see more of? I think the hover craft one looks epic!

Vicar spared speeding ban despite being caught for a fourth time

Reverend Tudor Rowlands was caught speeding for the fourth time in four years and escaped a driving ban because it would stop him preaching to his rural parish. (Cant say that his god wasnt watching out for him on that one!)

The 74 yer old vicar was caught doing 40mph in a 30mph area. He already had nine points on his licence from three previous offences.

Mr Rowlands, whose parish is in Powys, North Wales, said a ban would affect the ‘spiritual health of communities’ if he couldn’t reach elderly people who cannot get to church. 

Apologising for his speeding, he also pleaded 'exceptional hardship'  as he apologised for his speeding. 

The court heard Mr Rowlands, who has been a minister for 46 years, was still in charge of 10 chapels across a very large rural parish around Welshpool.

He said he believed he had learned his lesson after being caught for a fourth time in just four years.

Prosecutor Justin Espie told the court Rowlands, of Rhewl, Ruthin, pleaded guilty to driving too fast in a 30mph zone in Talybont on May 10, 2014, reports the Powys County Times.

In cross-examination, Mr Espie questioned Rowlands as to whether he would lose his job or his home as a result of being disqualified. The priest admitted he would not.

Magistrates accepted his argument of exceptional hardship and fined him £70, ordered him to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £20

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Russia says drivers must not have 'sex disorders'

Russia has listed transsexual and transgender people among those who will no longer qualify for driving licences. 

Fetishism, exhibitionism and voyeurism are also included as "mental disorders" now barring people from driving.

The government says it is tightening medical controls for drivers because Russia has too many road accidents.

"Pathological" gambling and compulsive stealing are also on the list. Russian psychiatrists and human rights lawyers have condemned the move.

The announcement follows international complaints about Russian harassment of gay-rights activists.
In 2013 Russia made "promoting non-traditional lifestyles" illegal.

Valery Evtushenko at the Russian Psychiatric Association voiced concern about the driving restrictions, speaking to the BBC Russian Service. He said some people would avoid seeking psychiatric help, fearing a driving ban.

The Association of Russian Lawyers for Human Rights called the new law "discriminatory". It said it would demand clarifications from the Russian Constitutional Court and seek support from international human rights organisations.

But the Professional Drivers Union supported the move. "We have too many deaths on the road, and I believe toughening medical requirements for applicants is fully justified," said the union's head Alexander Kotov.

However, he said the requirements should not be so strict for non-professional drivers.

Mikhail Strakhov, a Russian psychiatric expert, told BBC Russian that the definition of "personality disorders" was too vague and some disorders would not affect a person's ability to drive a car safely.

Man uses Rubik's Cube magic trick to escape speeding ticket

The boys in blue have probably heard every excuse under the sun as to why you were speeding, so save yourself the hassle and learn a magic track instead. You may have more luck, like magician Steven Brundage.

Steve was pulled over for doing 42 in a 30mph zone while on the way back from a corporate event at Michael's Restaurant in New York. The policemn noticed loads of playing cards in the back of the car and asked him to show him a trick.

To begin with, Brundage tells the two cops who filmed the event on a phone he can solve a Rubik's Cube. The cops say to beat it in 15 seconds, which he overlaps by five seconds.

Impressive stuff, seeing as most people are unable to solve the cube puzzle at all. But Brundage then says he can do it in one second. 

 
The cops were so impressed they never issued that speeding ticket.