Slog - Comments on SPD Using Gay Porn to Promote New Traffic Team http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi Ok, they're not really but look at this poster. O.M.G. I went down to SPD's car show for their Aggressive Driver Response Team to have a look-see at their new fleet of Dodge Chargers. Here's what they look like: Er... The entire Aggressive Driver Response Team was in attendance - which is good, since I drove as fast as I could and flipped off a number of people on my way to and from the event - and Chief Kerlikowske gave some facts and figures about aggressive driving in Seattle. Kerlikowske also gave me a shout out for my Slog... Copyright 2008 Fri, 04 May 2007 14:24:13 -0800 Fri, 18 May 2007 15:33:38 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Levislade Dumb question, but does a big, scary-looking Dodge Charger actually go any faster than the cop-standard Crown Vic? And if it's really just about speed, why not go for something a little sportier?

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707934 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707934 City Fri, 04 May 2007 14:35:36 -0800 Comment by icirony Does anyone else find it amusing that SPD has chosen a car with very aggressive image to counter aggressive driving?

]]> icirony http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707941 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707941 City Fri, 04 May 2007 14:41:39 -0800 Comment by Eric Grandy Those transformer pics are priceless, Jonah. Have you ever considered that you might just be too damn funny for news reporting?

]]> Eric Grandy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707945 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707945 City Fri, 04 May 2007 14:48:07 -0800 Comment by Matt Fuckin' Hickey Sorry to ruin things, but the Transformer (Brawl, from the upcoming motion picture!) isn't a Charger but a Saleen Mustang police car. Also, he humorously has "To punish and enslave" as a motto over his shield. Just an FYI.

]]> Matt Fuckin' Hickey http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707967 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707967 City Fri, 04 May 2007 15:12:14 -0800 Comment by tomasyalba Lovely report! Awesomely imprecise statistic, 1/3 of accidents are caused by alcohol... or maybe driving aggressively. 28 fatal collisions last year from driving drunk... or maybe aggressively. Mr. Chief is on top of the situation.

]]> tomasyalba http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707971 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707971 City Fri, 04 May 2007 15:13:37 -0800 Comment by Eric Grandy Man, "to punish and enslave" would look great on those new cars. SPD, are you listening?

]]> Eric Grandy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707980 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707980 City Fri, 04 May 2007 15:22:46 -0800 Comment by High-Rise This just looks like an attempt to increase "Speed Tax" receipts to me...

]]> High-Rise http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707981 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c707981 City Fri, 04 May 2007 15:24:59 -0800 Comment by Matt Fuckin' Hickey @ Eric:

Isn't "To Punish and Enslave" that new night you spin at the Eagle?

Woka Woka Woka!

]]> Matt Fuckin' Hickey http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c708007 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c708007 City Fri, 04 May 2007 15:51:53 -0800 Comment by elenchos Did any intrepid reporters ask Kerlikowske why the SPD chose this "shock and awe" strategy over the WSP's (very successful) stealth strategy to catch aggressive drivers?

Any police research to back up this odd choice? Anybody ask the chief if he was thinking with his dick?

]]> elenchos http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c708039 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c708039 City Fri, 04 May 2007 16:32:00 -0800 Comment by laterite @1: The Charger is very much faster than the Vic.

From Wikipedia on the police Charger:


"The 340 hp Hemi V8 is powerful enough to accelerate the car from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and to a top speed of 150 mph"


By comparison the Crown Vic has top speed of 120-130 mph and 250 HP. Couldn't find GVWs handily, but I bet the Charger is a good 500-1000 lbs lighter as well.

]]> laterite http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c708116 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/spd_using_gay_porn_to_promote_new_traffi#c708116 City Fri, 04 May 2007 17:39:58 -0800 Comment by Some Jerk All your questions are answered at the MI State Patrol site, which tests police package cars. The Charger is a big winner performance wise, not surprising since the Panther platform the Crown Vic rides on hasn't seen any major change in decades.

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