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WEBWhy is there a "shark fin" on the hood of Michigan State Police patrol vehicles? The Plexiglas "Stop" placards on Michigan State Police (MSP) patrol car hoods were originally an imitation of similar, smaller signs on the front fender of MSP motorcycles used for highway patrol in the 1920s-30s.
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WEBMay 26, 2012 · Ever wonder about the “shark fin” or "Stop" placards on the hood of Michigan State Police patrol vehicles? The Plexiglas "Stop" placards on Michigan State Police (MSP) patrol car hoods were originally an imitation of similar, smaller signs on the front fender of MSP motorcycles used for highway patrol in the 1920s-1930s.
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WEBMay 24, 2012 · Ever wonder about the “shark fin” or “stop” placards on the hood of Michigan State Police patrol vehicles? The Plexiglas “stop” placards on MSP patrol car hoods were originally an imitation of similar, smaller signs on the front fender of MSP motorcycles used for highway patrol in the 1920s and 1930s.
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WEBNov 23, 2007 · The shark fin was used for a side stop, which was employed when a Trooper was stopping another vehicle. The Trooper would pull along the driver's side of the vehicle he wished to stop and would...
Why Do Michigan State Police Cruisers Still Use The "Bubble" Ligh
WEBSep 15, 2022 · Believe it or not, there is a functional reason the Michigan State Police continue to use the single bubble light on their cruisers, and are the ONLY police agency in the country to do so.
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WEBMichigan State Police have continued to use the "gumball" style lights instead of lightbars, claiming they are unique, reduce wind drag, and are highly visible at long distances. [14] MSP vehicles also feature a clear plastic sign, referred to as a "hood light" or "hailer" or "shark fin" on the hood that lights up when activated.
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WEBWhy is there a "shark fin" on the hood of Michigan State Police patrol vehicles? The Plexiglas "Stop" placards on Michigan State Police (MSP) patrol car hoods were originally an imitation of similar, smaller signs on the front fender of MSP motorcycles used for highway patrol in the 1920s-30s.
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WEBFeb 24, 2016 · Carroll: The Plexiglas “Stop” placards on Michigan State Police patrol car hoods were originally an imitation of similar, smaller signs on the front fender of police motorcycles used for...
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WEBA lighted, hood-mounted “stop” sign known as the “shark fin” that predates modern roof lights and was originally developed to provide an indicator for motorists to pull over – when the MSP pulled alongside your car and the stop sign lit up, you pulled over.
Michigan Takes 2nd in “Best Looking State Trooper Patrol Car”
WEBAug 2, 2019 · I admit, I never look forward to seeing a Michigan State Police cruiser coming up behind me with that big "gumball" flashing, but you DO know one when you see one, mainly because of the unique light on top and the "sharkfin" on the hood. So, who beat us with the best looking car?