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Aqualung · Jun 23rd, 2005, 02:32 AM

On my way into Beantown this PM, on the Mass Pike, I spotted a hapless speeder pulled over by an unmarked mountie in a midnight blue late model ('03 or '04) Mustang.

The crazy thing was that it had a big "For Sale" sign in the front windshield....and it didn't have the strobes going in front, it did have them in the rear.

So beware the 'stangs....especially one for sale! And join the NMA!

Actual Size · Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:31 AM

Next thing you know....

jwardell · Jun 23rd, 2005, 01:25 PM

Hah..still more noticable than a personal Chevy SUV!
Unless they make the limits fair, they need to play fair too.

snek · Jun 24th, 2005, 03:52 PM

On a related topic:

NEWSFLASH: Tonight, Friday 6/24/05 at 9 PM, please listen to the "Paul Sullivan Show" on WBZ NewsRadio 1030. I'll be discussing 'black boxes' in cars.

Aqualung · Jun 25th, 2005, 02:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by snek

On a related topic:

NEWSFLASH: Tonight, Friday 6/24/05 at 9 PM, please listen to the "Paul Sullivan Show" on WBZ NewsRadio 1030. I'll be discussing 'black boxes' in cars.

hey Ivan, interesting tonite....did you record this? I did , but maybe WBZ will make it available here http://wbz1030.com/sullivan_online/ ?

chris

snek · Jun 25th, 2005, 02:26 AM

10:26 PM - I'm still on...

Aqualung · Jun 25th, 2005, 02:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by snek

10:26 PM - I'm still on...

yeah, I'm still listening...you're being very patient! sitting thru the commercials and news, etc.

snek · Jun 25th, 2005, 02:36 AM

Thanks Chris. I was on for over an hour - my ear is sweaty

Enjoi Motoring · Jun 25th, 2005, 07:52 AM

I work on the turnpike and they have alot more undercover sports cars then just the Mustang, thier very tricky on that road and you never know what your driving up next too.

RepoMan · Jun 25th, 2005, 02:48 PM

The undercover Mustang is NOT a new thing, they've always had a few Mustangs
( that I've personally known about ) since the mid-80's. I even remember when the Pike Troopers had a small fleet of unmarked Lincoln MK VIII's. In reality, most of those ended up being used as personal commuter vehicled by the administrative elite, but sometimes I'd spot one on a late-night construction detail or on a state "revenue enhancement" mission. What's really new in their bag of dirty tricks is their use of Tahoes and Expeditions. Yes, I know they've had some of these for a while, but the new twist is that some have DEALER plates on them. The MSP also has a few Crown Vics and Grand Marquis running LIVERY plates. Most people wouldn't think twice about speeding past a common livery car or something bearing dealer plates, but that's what makes them so sneaky. The only clue you may have to their real identity is the extra dark tinted windows (to hide the strobe lights) and maybe an extra antenna or two. Nowadays, even their antennas are stealthy. Many are using a flat disk style that look like a hockey puck.

Aqualung · Jun 25th, 2005, 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RepoMan

The undercover Mustang is NOT a new thing, they've always had a few Mustangs
( that I've personally known about ) since the mid-80's. I even remember when the Pike Troopers had a small fleet of unmarked Lincoln MK VIII's. In reality, most of those ended up being used as personal commuter vehicled by the administrative elite, but sometimes I'd spot one on a late-night construction detail or on a state "revenue enhancement" mission. What's really new in their bag of dirty tricks is their use of Tahoes and Expeditions. Yes, I know they've had some of these for a while, but the new twist is that some have DEALER plates on them. The MSP also has a few Crown Vics and Grand Marquis running LIVERY plates. Most people wouldn't think twice about speeding past a common livery car or something bearing dealer plates, but that's what makes them so sneaky. The only clue you may have to their real identity is the extra dark tinted windows (to hide the strobe lights) and maybe an extra antenna or two. Nowadays, even their antennas are stealthy. Many are using a flat disk style that look like a hockey puck.

No, I know, shoulda been clearer, the "new trick" (to me anyway) was the "For Sale" sign in the front window, making it appear more like a personal car. Hadn't seen/heard about the SUVs & LIVERY plates tho' last week Josh was relating how he got bagged on Rte. 2 by a mountie in a Ford Explorer...was under the impression that it was an off duty cop but now, doesn't seem the case; thanks for that heads up.

snek · Jun 25th, 2005, 11:14 PM

It's amazing what $3.7 million in federal handouts can buy...

Jun 23rd, 2005, 02:32 AM	#1
Aqualung Sitting on a park bench.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bahstun, MA Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,189 Offline	New Mass Mountie Trick--Beware on the Mass Pike On my way into Beantown this PM, on the Mass Pike, I spotted a hapless speeder pulled over by an unmarked mountie in a midnight blue late model ('03 or '04) Mustang. The crazy thing was that it had a big "For Sale" sign in the front windshield....and it didn't have the strobes going in front, it did have them in the rear. So beware the 'stangs....especially one for sale! And join the NMA!

Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Actual Size Twi§ted Roads Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Big MAMA's House Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 5,813 Offline	Next thing you know.... Attached Thumbnails www.mini-mama.org

Jun 23rd, 2005, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 5,440 Offline	Hah..still more noticable than a personal Chevy SUV! Unless they make the limits fair, they need to play fair too. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Jun 24th, 2005, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 2,181 Offline	On a related topic: NEWSFLASH: Tonight, Friday 6/24/05 at 9 PM, please listen to the "Paul Sullivan Show" on WBZ NewsRadio 1030. I'll be discussing 'black boxes' in cars. Know your rights. Support the NMA.

Jun 25th, 2005, 02:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 2,181 Offline	10:26 PM - I'm still on... Know your rights. Support the NMA.

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Jun 25th, 2005, 02:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Aqualung Sitting on a park bench.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bahstun, MA Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,189 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snek On a related topic: NEWSFLASH: Tonight, Friday 6/24/05 at 9 PM, please listen to the "Paul Sullivan Show" on WBZ NewsRadio 1030. I'll be discussing 'black boxes' in cars. hey Ivan, interesting tonite....did you record this? I did , but maybe WBZ will make it available here http://wbz1030.com/sullivan_online/ ? chris

Jun 25th, 2005, 02:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aqualung Sitting on a park bench.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bahstun, MA Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,189 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snek 10:26 PM - I'm still on... yeah, I'm still listening...you're being very patient! sitting thru the commercials and news, etc.

Jun 25th, 2005, 02:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 2,181 Offline	Thanks Chris. I was on for over an hour - my ear is sweaty Know your rights. Support the NMA.

Jun 25th, 2005, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Enjoi Motoring MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milford, Ma Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 28 Offline	I work on the turnpike and they have alot more undercover sports cars then just the Mustang, thier very tricky on that road and you never know what your driving up next too.

Jun 25th, 2005, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
RepoMan Former BMW Driver Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Newton, Mass Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Re: Mass Mountie Trick The undercover Mustang is NOT a new thing, they've always had a few Mustangs ( that I've personally known about ) since the mid-80's. I even remember when the Pike Troopers had a small fleet of unmarked Lincoln MK VIII's. In reality, most of those ended up being used as personal commuter vehicled by the administrative elite, but sometimes I'd spot one on a late-night construction detail or on a state "revenue enhancement" mission. What's really new in their bag of dirty tricks is their use of Tahoes and Expeditions. Yes, I know they've had some of these for a while, but the new twist is that some have DEALER plates on them. The MSP also has a few Crown Vics and Grand Marquis running LIVERY plates. Most people wouldn't think twice about speeding past a common livery car or something bearing dealer plates, but that's what makes them so sneaky. The only clue you may have to their real identity is the extra dark tinted windows (to hide the strobe lights) and maybe an extra antenna or two. Nowadays, even their antennas are stealthy. Many are using a flat disk style that look like a hockey puck.

Jun 25th, 2005, 04:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Aqualung Sitting on a park bench.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bahstun, MA Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,189 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RepoMan The undercover Mustang is NOT a new thing, they've always had a few Mustangs ( that I've personally known about ) since the mid-80's. I even remember when the Pike Troopers had a small fleet of unmarked Lincoln MK VIII's. In reality, most of those ended up being used as personal commuter vehicled by the administrative elite, but sometimes I'd spot one on a late-night construction detail or on a state "revenue enhancement" mission. What's really new in their bag of dirty tricks is their use of Tahoes and Expeditions. Yes, I know they've had some of these for a while, but the new twist is that some have DEALER plates on them. The MSP also has a few Crown Vics and Grand Marquis running LIVERY plates. Most people wouldn't think twice about speeding past a common livery car or something bearing dealer plates, but that's what makes them so sneaky. The only clue you may have to their real identity is the extra dark tinted windows (to hide the strobe lights) and maybe an extra antenna or two. Nowadays, even their antennas are stealthy. Many are using a flat disk style that look like a hockey puck. No, I know, shoulda been clearer, the "new trick" (to me anyway) was the "For Sale" sign in the front window, making it appear more like a personal car. Hadn't seen/heard about the SUVs & LIVERY plates tho' last week Josh was relating how he got bagged on Rte. 2 by a mountie in a Ford Explorer...was under the impression that it was an off duty cop but now, doesn't seem the case; thanks for that heads up.

Jun 25th, 2005, 11:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
snek MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: out of nowhere... Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 2,181 Offline	It's amazing what $3.7 million in federal handouts can buy... Know your rights. Support the NMA.

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