Austrian police are testing a Porsche 911 as a traffic control car to help prevent motorists from speeding.
Austrian police are testing a Porsche 911 as a traffic control car. They say the sight of the 177mph sportscar makes speeding motorists slam on their brakes.
A spokesman said the £65,000 sports car, than can do up to 177mph, had been a major success and they are planning to buy more.
He said: "The preventive effect is excellent. Drivers just needed to see it parked alongside the road and they slammed on the breaks.
"The only thing is that it's a bit cramped. But there's still enough space for the essential equipment like the speeding radar and the breathalyser."
Austrian police are testing a Porsche 911 as a traffic control car. They say the sight of the 177mph sportscar makes speeding motorists slam on their brakes.
A spokesman said the £65,000 sports car, than can do up to 177mph, had been a major success and they are planning to buy more.
He said: "The preventive effect is excellent. Drivers just needed to see it parked alongside the road and they slammed on the breaks.
"The only thing is that it's a bit cramped. But there's still enough space for the essential equipment like the speeding radar and the breathalyser."
ICQ 917-919
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