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Pennsylvania State Police Are Switching To Chevy Tahoes

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Pennsylvania State Police Are Switching To Chevy Tahoes
Pennsylvania State Police Are Switching To Chevy Tahoes

Drivers will need to be aware that Pennsylvania State Police has started transitioning to Chevy Tahoes for its fleet. That means memorizing a different headlight and taillight pattern for those who don’t want to get busted speeding. The law enforcement agency says the switch will help it better serve the public.

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Currently, the 1,500-plus PSP fleet is made up of Ford Explorer Police Interceptors and Dodge Durangos. The fact those are being fazed out in favor or a Chevy is going to cause some arguments not just among cops but also gearheads.

A trooper who spoke with CBS Pittsburgh laid out some of the reasons for the switch, and we’re sure some people are going to take issue with what he said. First of all was the speed factor, with the Tahoes able to hit 134 mph. Everyone can ague if that’s superior to the Dodge and Ford options and whether or not it’s necessary for troopers to go that fast ever.

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Then there’s the durability issue. Not only do the SUVs have to drive all over the place, hop curbs, traverse medians, etc. but they have to carry heavy equipment, too. Apparently PSP believes the Tahoes are better at that. Considering they’re a body-on-frame truck, not a unibody crossover grocery getter, that’s really not too surprising.

Plus, the Tahoes have more interior space, including in the seat. Considering cops have to wear duty belts and bullet proof vests, not to mention a holster, they need the extra space.

But the biggie apparently is the strength of the Chevy engine at an idle. That’s really going to rile the Mopar and Blue Oval faithful.

Image via CBS Pittsburgh/YouTube

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