sneaky cops

Why do cops hide? I mean, in the all-out war against those who speed - why do cops hide installed cameras, why do cops drive in unmarked cars, why do they hide themselves behind lamp posts or in the bushes?

These tactics are all very good for catching and punishing the speed-racers, but they aren't much of a help in preventing people from speeding. And preventative measures are supposed to be the best ones, right?




Something as simple as signs that alert drivers "speed camera here!!!" are much better as they actually PREVENT speeding. People see them and slow down. These are common in many countries.

But there are much more creative approaches! In my motherland, Russia, cardboard cops were invented. That's right - they install cardboard life-size mock-ups of a cop and his car and strategically place them along the roads. Drivers slow down the moment they spot the 'cop', and it's not until they get really close  that they can tell they were fooled. Quite a know-how, huh?



But the most creative approach - in my humble opinion - was introduced by the Dutch. Just watch the video...