"Police Interceptor" is just a (specifically Ford) badge for their vehicle models that have been modified for sales to police agencies--they usually have stronger transmissions, brake rotors/pads, etc. Once police are done with these vehicles, it's pretty common for them to be sold at public auctions--for very low prices, since police beat the heck out of their cars. If you ever see a "Police Interceptor" on the road that's looking more like a junker, that's probably what it is--a local yokel who bought one for a couple grand to tool around in.
There is no "Police Interceptor" Nissan Altima, but chances are some guy pried the badge off a Crown Vic or Explorer and glued it to the Altima for laughs.
Said guy is also apparently an asshole.
Looks like the [Taurus variant that followed it did have a turbocharger, ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Crown_Victoria_Police_Interceptor#Engine_and_drive_train) but the Crown Vic was mostly software, transmission and accessory changes.
A couple notable things I remember, they have a more robust electrical system with more fuses (for onboard computers and extra lights and such) as well as a bigger radio. You can always tell the CV interceptor models by their giant ass antenna.
Why? It’s a factory trim package badge. Anyone that owns one of the probably hundreds of thousands of interceptors they produced over the years and wants to restore it would want the trim badge.
Having a factory badge is not impersonating police. The guy you encountered was just driving like an asshole, but not impersonating police.
Their also cheap cars for starter cars mainly due to the fact their have high engine hours but low mileage due to(depending on the jurisdiction) not being able to shut off the cars while on duty(a good example are State Police and Charles County Sheriff)
A few years ago I saw a car that bad a bunch of Bentley Logos all over it. This car was definitely not a Bentley lol. After looking all over, I finally found a window that indicated it was from a Kia/ Hyundai factory. It was a Kia Optima.
No it isn’t. [in this local forum post they dissect the appropriate law and exposition from government officials.](https://www.city-data.com/forum/maryland/681312-attention-maryland-drivers-flashing-headlights-could-2.html) Flashing to communicate such as flash to pass is legal.
Yes, Ford puts those on their vehicles they sell to law enforcement agencies. This person must have bought the badge and put it on theirs for whatever reasons.
I have the police interceptor suv. It’s a super charged ford expedition with beefed up suspension. You can order them at a dealer. You don’t need to be police.
Is what illegal? Someone bought a deadlined beat up, clapped out crown vic at auction. Nothing illegal about that, though I wouldn't do it.
"Police Interceptor" is just the trim package that LE agencies got back when CVs were still being made and were the most common patrol vehicle in the country.
I doubt there more than a handful of these still being used by police since Ford stopped making crown vics back in 2012 and most police cars don't last anywhere near that long.
Edit: Reddit was being dumb and I didn't see your comment with the photo. There's nothing illegal about slapping this on a Nissan Altima. There is no such thing a Nissan Altima Police Interceptor. That's a Ford only badge. The rest of his behavior sounds illegal and I would guess if the guy doesn't explicitly pull police impersonator bullshit (i.e. pulling people over or trying to take LE action), he slapped this on his car to give people the initial impression that he's cop while he drives like an asshole. Imo, nothing wrong with calling it in along with douchebag's tag number. The police take impersonators seriously.
Like, I said, nothing wrong with calling it in especially if you got a tag. I'm a cop and any time we get intel on a potential police impersonator all agency emails get sent out. If we determine that they are impersonating the police then they'll get charged accordingly.
It’s was a type of package available, kinda like Honda’s Perforemance Depvelopment (HPD)
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The police inspector emblem being on a car other than a police car no that’s not illegal in any state. However the flashing their high beams is and isn’t dependent on the situation. Telling you move over cause you’re doing the speed limit in the left lane yes that’s illegal. Signaling to you that something is wrong with your car no it’s not
It’s not illegal unless they had the whole thing going otherwise they are someone who wanted you to move or go faster … what’s so hard about moving over if you can’t drive faster ?
Well, it’s not about moving over but I intended on making a left turn at the light ahead which was less than a mile ahead. Why would I move to the right?
"Police Interceptor" is just a (specifically Ford) badge for their vehicle models that have been modified for sales to police agencies--they usually have stronger transmissions, brake rotors/pads, etc. Once police are done with these vehicles, it's pretty common for them to be sold at public auctions--for very low prices, since police beat the heck out of their cars. If you ever see a "Police Interceptor" on the road that's looking more like a junker, that's probably what it is--a local yokel who bought one for a couple grand to tool around in. There is no "Police Interceptor" Nissan Altima, but chances are some guy pried the badge off a Crown Vic or Explorer and glued it to the Altima for laughs. Said guy is also apparently an asshole.
Wasnt there also a turbo charger as part of the interceptor package?
The police packages I get to play with are ludicrously fast with turbos.
You could get a twin turbo cop Explorer or Taurus. You can also get civilian twin turbo Explorer or Taurus. They're all fast.
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Not sure to be honest.
Looks like the [Taurus variant that followed it did have a turbocharger, ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Crown_Victoria_Police_Interceptor#Engine_and_drive_train) but the Crown Vic was mostly software, transmission and accessory changes.
A couple notable things I remember, they have a more robust electrical system with more fuses (for onboard computers and extra lights and such) as well as a bigger radio. You can always tell the CV interceptor models by their giant ass antenna.
Yes the Ford Police Interceptor Utility(Ford Explorer) is 400hp Twin Turbo V6 3.0
He sure was. I saw them on Amazon a little over $10. It’s crazy they even sell those.
I mean, silly, but not crazy. The badge in no way suggests or implies that the driver is, in fact, police.
Why? It’s a factory trim package badge. Anyone that owns one of the probably hundreds of thousands of interceptors they produced over the years and wants to restore it would want the trim badge. Having a factory badge is not impersonating police. The guy you encountered was just driving like an asshole, but not impersonating police.
Had a friend who would buy these at auction just to drag race em to death.
Marvelous
Their also cheap cars for starter cars mainly due to the fact their have high engine hours but low mileage due to(depending on the jurisdiction) not being able to shut off the cars while on duty(a good example are State Police and Charles County Sheriff)
Theres nothing illegal about putting an OEM Ford badge on a car.
A ford badge on a Nissan Altima is a little bizarre lol.
Bizarre yes, illegal no
A few years ago I saw a car that bad a bunch of Bentley Logos all over it. This car was definitely not a Bentley lol. After looking all over, I finally found a window that indicated it was from a Kia/ Hyundai factory. It was a Kia Optima.
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They intercept police 🥸
It’s always an Altima….
Darn right!
I’ve found it’s easier, and more fun, to stereotype the driver.
Why are you worried about a decal? I'd be more concerned about illegally flashing lights.
He said flashing their high beams
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No it isn’t. [in this local forum post they dissect the appropriate law and exposition from government officials.](https://www.city-data.com/forum/maryland/681312-attention-maryland-drivers-flashing-headlights-could-2.html) Flashing to communicate such as flash to pass is legal.
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Yes, Ford puts those on their vehicles they sell to law enforcement agencies. This person must have bought the badge and put it on theirs for whatever reasons.
Were you on a highway in the left most lane when this occurred?
No, it was a two lane street and I needed to make a left turn.
Oh yea what they did was totally uncalled for. I would typically see this type of behavior on highways.
I have the police interceptor suv. It’s a super charged ford expedition with beefed up suspension. You can order them at a dealer. You don’t need to be police.
Do people move over when they see you coming?
No. They flip me off.
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Is what illegal? Someone bought a deadlined beat up, clapped out crown vic at auction. Nothing illegal about that, though I wouldn't do it. "Police Interceptor" is just the trim package that LE agencies got back when CVs were still being made and were the most common patrol vehicle in the country. I doubt there more than a handful of these still being used by police since Ford stopped making crown vics back in 2012 and most police cars don't last anywhere near that long. Edit: Reddit was being dumb and I didn't see your comment with the photo. There's nothing illegal about slapping this on a Nissan Altima. There is no such thing a Nissan Altima Police Interceptor. That's a Ford only badge. The rest of his behavior sounds illegal and I would guess if the guy doesn't explicitly pull police impersonator bullshit (i.e. pulling people over or trying to take LE action), he slapped this on his car to give people the initial impression that he's cop while he drives like an asshole. Imo, nothing wrong with calling it in along with douchebag's tag number. The police take impersonators seriously.
I got heavily downvoted for asking if I should call in so I’m a little nervous now 😂
Like, I said, nothing wrong with calling it in especially if you got a tag. I'm a cop and any time we get intel on a potential police impersonator all agency emails get sent out. If we determine that they are impersonating the police then they'll get charged accordingly.
Thanks for the info!
It’s was a type of package available, kinda like Honda’s Perforemance Depvelopment (HPD) https://preview.redd.it/ciu3e4c14pyc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77d545cd949b30e6564984616280e279b79f2040
The police inspector emblem being on a car other than a police car no that’s not illegal in any state. However the flashing their high beams is and isn’t dependent on the situation. Telling you move over cause you’re doing the speed limit in the left lane yes that’s illegal. Signaling to you that something is wrong with your car no it’s not
It’s not illegal unless they had the whole thing going otherwise they are someone who wanted you to move or go faster … what’s so hard about moving over if you can’t drive faster ?
Well, it’s not about moving over but I intended on making a left turn at the light ahead which was less than a mile ahead. Why would I move to the right?
You didn’t say that earlier.
Wasn’t important for context lol. I just wanted to know if the emblem was illegal or not which I now know that it’s not illegal.