Toyota launches patrol car to survive sleeping policemen

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Toyota launches patrol car to survive sleeping policemen

A patrol car capable of withstanding traffic calming measures has been launched with help from a UK force.

Curb appeal: Toyota's development team and Derbyshire's fleet leads with the new car

Date - 25th November 2021
By - Chris Smith

A global car manufacturer has teamed up with Derbyshire to develop a patrol car that can cope with the growing number of speed bumps on Britain’s roads. Toyota has been working with the force to develop a strengthened traffic vehicle to...

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