Unmarked vehicles are used primarily for sting operations or apprehending criminals without alerting them to their presence. Some police forces use unmarked or minimally marked cars for traffic law enforcement, since drivers slow down at the sight of marked police vehicles and unmarked vehicles make it easier for officers to catch speeders and traffic violators. This practice is controversial, with for example, New York State banning this practice in 1996 on the grounds that it endangered motorists who might be pulled over by people impersonating police officers. COUNT 4
QSN1 When do police often use unmarked cars? ANS1 primarily for sting operations or apprehending criminals without alerting them to their presence QSN2 What use of unmarked cars is controversial? ANS2 for traffic law enforcement QSN3 Why did New York State ban unmarked cars for traffic cops? ANS3 it endangered motorists who might be pulled over by people impersonating police officers QSN4 When did New York State ban unmarked cars for traffic cops? ANS4 1996