When patrolling the streets, speed may be the key, but what about patrolling different areas such as in and around lakes, swamps and trails? In those environments, versatility and mobility take priority. Alternative vehicles provide a solution for many law enforcement agencies and continue to grow in popularity.
Lt. Shane Magnuson with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol Unit in Minnesota says that the agency, which assists with patrols in downtown Minneapolis while also patrolling Lake Minnetonka and rural areas of the county, must take into account the differing terrain. “We can have protests in downtown Minneapolis and then have to respond to a missing person in a park on the rural west side of Hennepin County. We just had a missing kid in the river. We literally go from the protest, and we’re shuffling resources up there to do that,” he says. “Our mission can change very quickly.”
The Water Patrol currently has six Polaris Ranger Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), two Polaris Sportsman 570 All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), two American Airboats, and eight Polaris 550 Fan Cooled Snowmobiles along with the unit’s ten boats and its standard patrol vehicles. All of the alternative vehicles used by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office serve a purpose while on patrol or responding to a major event.
On a Saturday morning in February, the agency responded to a small four-seat plane crash that left the pilot dead. The crash occurred in a swamp in a remote location in the area of the Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in the northwestern part of the county. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office used UTVs as well as snowmobiles. The agency had just recently purchased an additional four-door Ranger UTV. “Their application (UTVs) for that, they are so usable. You’ve got the bed; we were able to transport crime scene people and the medical examiner. Unlike a snowmobile where as far as capacity and passengers you are much more restricted.”
Traditional boats can be used to patrol most bodies of water, but when that water is extremely shallow—or frozen—agencies must find another way to get around. In South Florida, the Miami-Dade Police Department Hammocks District’s Agricultural Patrol Section has long faced a serious problem when it comes to patrolling 900 square miles of land dotted with hunting camps and in the flight path for multiple airports that are surrounded by the wetlands.
Gaining access to the land through the shallow marshes and swamps was once only possible by helicopter and was both a drain on resources as well as time consuming.
“After a string of incidents in the Everglades where the department had to rely on other agencies and private companies for transportation to scenes, the department decided to purchase its own airboat,” says Sgt. Richard Zahalka with the Agricultural Patrol Section. An airboat is a flat-bottomed vessel powered by an aircraft-type propeller that operates above the waterline, allowing the boat sit on the water and not in it.
After consulting with other agencies that already operated the vessels, the department purchased a 20-foot long by 8-foot wide Panther Airboat, which cost $75,000 and was paid for with funds primarily from the department’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund instead of taxpayer dollars. Zahalka says the boat will help save time during life and death situations.
The airboat allows the Miami-Dade Police Department to access those areas for search, rescue and recovery operations.
These types of operations are typically conducted by multiple agencies, which include Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and in some cases, Everglades National Park. “Having a good working relationship with these agencies and conducting joint patrols and training help prepare for major incidents,” says Zahalka. The airboat is also being used to combat illegal dumping and animal cruelty on the water.
The airboat is designed to comfortably carry eight full- size adults, and in the event of having to transport large pieces of equipment, such as an ATV, the front row of seats can be removed and the grass rake drops for easy loading. It is powered by a General Motors 6.2 Liter supercharged engine by Levitator Performance Airboat Engines. The engine produces approximately 550 horse power, which is connected to a belt drive system that spins a four-bladed 82-inch carbon fiber propeller.
Magnuson says that while Hennepin County’s airboats are mainly used during the Spring and Fall, they do use them in the winter too.
Lake Minnetonka, which is a popular recreational and fishing lake, is broken up into different bays which go under bridges to create channels that can remain open year round. “With the airboats we don’t have to worry—unlike with an ATV or snowmobile—about falling through the ice,” he says. “We’re able to cross those channels and get from bay to bay to be able to do our job in the winter. We also use the airboats to mark the channels as open water or unsafe ice.”
Since Minnesota gets its share of snow in the winter months, Hennepin County has to be prepared to respond, no matter how treacherous the conditions are. While the agency has both airboats for the ice and snowmobiles for the ice and snow, Magnuson said that the Polaris UTVs outfitted with tracks have proven to be one of the best options for cold weather.
“We’ve found that the tracks on those float the machines as well as the snowmobiles,” he says. “The deputies and all of the staff prefer to use UTVs over snowmobiles.
They can work with a partner just like they are in a squad car, You’ve got a cab with heat and air conditioning and you can set up your mobile computer and ticket writer and write tickets just like you’re out of a squad, but with the ability to go out on ice and trails. In the winter, the agency carries ice rescue gear all the time, no matter what. On a snowmobile it can be a lot more challenging as far as ice rescue suits and line bags can be tricky on those. On a UTV, we just throw them in the back.”
Last winter, Polaris allowed the Sheriff’s Office to use three XP UTVs at the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby. Magnuson says there were about five to six thousand people on the ice for the dog sled race.
He says that the UTVs serve multiple purposes and have become a fixture of the unit since it received its first less than a decade ago. “Even in an urban environment—we use them for large-scale protests and even parades—it’s much easier to get UTVs through crowded areas and across sidewalks than squad cars.
You’re also much more approachable and it’s easier to talk to people than in a car, but you are still as mobile as you would be in a vehicle.”
Since the purchase of its first UTV about 8 years ago to the purchase of its most recent earlier this year, Magnuson says that there have been a lot of changes made in both technology and comfort. “The advancements in them are absolutely incredible over the past few years,” he says. “They sit a little bit higher, which isn’t as big of a deal, but the suspension while crossing ditches, they are a lot more controllable, they just drive better. It’s a lot like driving a really old car versus a newer car. The suspension and handling have just become remarkably better.”
He noted that the newer models come with more “creature comforts,” allowing deputies to focus on the job at hand during long shifts. “If you are spending 10 or 12 hours in a vehicle, having a good heating and cooling system is really nice,” he says. “The layout Polaris has included in the police package now comes equipped with emergency lights and siren, so we don’t have other vendors tapping into those wire systems.
They more you add on after market, you can certainly have issues. Now that we can directly order all of that done from Polaris is a huge advantage.”
Quads, four-wheelers, ATVs - no matter what you call them, they're growing in popularity with teens and young adults. To keep riders safe, states have different laws that are important to know if you're headed for a vacation, a cross-country tour, or just a weekend in the outdoors.
To learn the ATV laws in your home state, click on the map or find your state below:
No person may operate an ATV with reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property, or off of an existing road, trail or route in a manner that causes damage to wildlife habitat, riparian areas, cultural or natural resources or property or improvements.
A person may drive an off-highway vehicle only on roads, trails, routes or areas that are opened as indicated in rules or regulations of a federal agency, this state, a county or a municipality.
A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle in a manner that damages the environment, including excessive pollution of air, water or land, abuse of the watershed or cultural or natural resources or impairment of plant or animal life, where it is prohibited by rule, regulation, ordinance or code.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-1174(A)-(H) (2016)
Necessary equipment: brakes adequate to control the movement of the vehicle and to stop and hold the vehicle under normal operating conditions, taillights and headlights if operated between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, a muffler or other device that prevents sound above 96 decibels, a spark arrestor approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a safety flag if operated on sand dunes or areas designated by managing agency.
A person who is under eighteen years of age may not operate or ride on an off-highway vehicle on public or state land without protective headgear.
Does not apply to a private landowner or lessee performing normal agricultural or ranching practices while operating an all-terrain vehicle or an off-highway vehicle on the private or leased land in accordance with the landowner's or lessee's lease.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 28-1179(A), (B), (D) (2016)
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ATVs must be registered.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6801
ATVs may not be operated on a public highway, street, or sidewalk.
An ATV may be pushed across or along such public way provided it is in neutral or that the power train is otherwise disengaged.
An ATV may be operated on a street or highway located within this State for a special event of limited duration, conducted according to a prearranged schedule only under permit from the governmental unit having jurisdiction.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6814
A person may not operate an ATV at a rate of speed which cannot be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6815
A person may not operate an ATV while under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or a combination of drugs and alcohol.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6816
A person may not operate an ATV during the period after sunset until sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and lighted taillight.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6817
A person may not operate an ATV in a manner to cause excessive damages or disturbances of the land, wildlife or vegetative resources, or endanger, disturb or annoy other persons or property.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6819
A person may not operate an ATV unless such ATV is equipped with a spark arrestor type muffler, in good working order and in constant operation.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6820
A person may not operate an ATV upon any property in either public or private ownership without the express permission.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6821
A person may not operate a 2-wheel or 3-wheel ATV unless the operator and all passengers are wearing a protective helmet on their heads, with the chin straps properly fastened.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6823
A person less than 12 years of age may operate an ATV only if under direct supervision of a person who is at least 18 years of age, or on lands controlled by the parent/guardian. Persons 12 years of age and older may operate an ATV without adult supervision.
Del. Code Ann. tit. 21, § 6824
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No person under 18 years of age may operate a recreation vehicle unless he has successfully completed a recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course approved by the director of environmental law enforcement.
A parent or legal guardian of an operator of a recreation vehicle under 16 years of age shall participate in at least 1 session of the recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course or as required by the director.
Proof of the successful completion of the course shall be carried on the person of the operator while operating a recreation vehicle. Proof of an operator's successful completion of another state's equivalent recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course, as determined by the director, shall be valid in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 90B, § 21
Registration required, to be renewed every 2 years. Registration must be displayed on vehicle in accordance with regulations.
Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 90B, § 22
ATVs must have one or more headlights, a red rear light, a red rear reflector, and adequate muffler.
ATVs must not emit noxious fumes or makes unusual or excessive noise.
No snow vehicle or recreation vehicle manufactured on or after January 1, 1998, shall be operated that produces a sound pressure level of more than 96 decibels when measured from a distance of 20 inches.
No snow vehicle or recreation vehicle manufactured before January 1, 1998, shall be operated that produces a sound pressure level of more than 101 decibels when measured from a distance of 20 inches. Does not apply to a snow vehicle or recreation vehicle being operated on a privately-owned track or closed course as permitted by local municipal authority; provided, however, that a snow vehicle or recreation vehicle manufactured before January 28, 1985, and substantially maintained in its original or restored condition shall meet the sound and emission specifications in place at the time of its manufacture. Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch.
Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 90B, § 24
No person may operate a snow vehicle or a recreation vehicle upon any state, county, city or town way in the commonwealth, nor on the plowed snowbanks of such ways, nor upon any other public way, nor upon the right-of-way limits of a controlled access highway, unless to cross those roads or under emergency conditions that renders regular motor vehicle traffic impossible.
No person under 16 and one-half years of age may operate a snow vehicle or a recreation vehicle across or on a public way unless the operator holds a valid license or right to operate a motor vehicle or is directly supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
Whenever it is impracticable to gain immediate access to an area adjacent to a public way where a snow vehicle or recreation vehicle is to be operated, said snow vehicle or recreation vehicle may be operated adjacent and parallel to the travelled portion of such public way for the purpose of gaining access to the area of operation.
Snow vehicles or recreation vehicles may be operated on any way that is not maintained or used for the operation of conventional motor vehicles.
Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 90B, § 25
No person under 14 years of age may operate an ATV unless in preparation for while a participant in a sanctioned race or event that is supervised by a person 18 or older.
No person between 14 and 16 years of age may operate an ATV with an engine capacity greater than 90 cubic centimeters
A person between 14 and 16 years of age may operate an ATV with an engine capacity equal to or less than 90 cubic centimeters if directly supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
No person may operate an ATV on private property unless they are the owners or directly related to the owners, or without permission of the owners.
No person may operate an ATV on publicly-owned property except on trails marked and designated for use by such vehicles, or without the express permission of the owner.
Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 90B, § 26 (West)
No person may operate an ATV under the influence of drugs or alcohol as defined by regulation.
Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 90B, § 26A (West)
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N.H. Rev. Stat. 215-A:6 Operation of All OHRVs.
It is unlawful to operate any OHRV during the period from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise without displaying at least one lighted headlight and one lighted taillight.
No person may operate an OHRV upon any portion of the right of way of any public way including the traveled portion of a maintained public way except as provided.
No person may operate an OHRV at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions and without regard for actual and potential hazards. In all cases speed shall be controlled so that the operator will be able to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or object.
It is unlawful to operate any OHRV so as to endanger any person or damage any property.
No person may operate an OHRV within the limits of any railroad right of way where the rails are still intact unless otherwise posted, except in any emergency.
No person may operate an OHRV on the right of way of any public way classified as a class I highway and designated as an interstate highway, toll road or limited access highway.
A person may operate an OHRV across any public way where the operation of said OHRV is not otherwise prohibited by law to cross the way, if the person has a driver's license or has completed the OHRV safety training course.
215-A:9 Limitations of OHRV Operation on Class I, II, and III Highways.
Highway crossings for established OHRV trails may be granted.
No direct crossing of interstate highways, divided highways, or toll roads shall be permitted.
When travel by conventional motor vehicles is not possible during a period of emergency declared by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction, an OHRV may be operated on any portion of an interstate highway, toll road, limited access highway, public highway or any other restricted area, provided that the operator of said vehicle has received the specific authority of an officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter to so operate.
215-A:13-a Protective Headgear.
No person under the age of 18 may operate any OHRV within this state without wearing eye protection and protective headgear.
215-A:14 OHRV Required Equipment.
At least one, but not more than 2 headlights, all in working order, when operating at any time during the period from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise.
One or more rear taillights, all in working order, when operating at any time during the period from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise.
Adequate brakes in good working order sufficient to control the vehicle at all times. The brakes must be capable of stopping the vehicle within 40 feet at 20 miles per hour, or locking the wheels or track to a standstill.
The current registration decal affixed to the OHRV as required by this chapter.
Mufflers and an exhaust system which comply with requirements.
Any sled or trailer towed behind an OHRV must be equipped with reflectors and a rigid hitch such as a tow bar.
215-A:21 Registration.
Registration and decals required pursuant to regulation.
215-A:29 OHRV Operation and License.
If under 14 years of age, must be accompanied at all times by a person at least 18 years of age.
If 12 years of age or older, must have successfully completed the snowmobile or OHRV training program, or be licensed to drive a vehicle.
Any person operating an OHRV along the traveled portion of a public highway, where permitted, shall be required to be licensed to drive. Or, any person at least 12 years of age, who has successfully completed an approved snowmobile or OHRV training program, operating an OHRV along the traveled portion of a public highway, where permitted, who is not licensed to drive shall be accompanied at all times by a person who is licensed to drive, and who is at least 18 years of age.
Operators under 18 may not carry passengers.
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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 39:3C-3. Registration; necessity; fee; expiration.
Except as otherwise provided, no snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike shall be operated or permitted to be operated on or across a public highway or on public lands or waters of this State unless registered.
$50 registration fee, renewed yearly.
39:3C-16. Minimum age to be operator.
Persons under 14 prohibited to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on public lands or waters or across a public highway.
A person less than 16 years of age may not operate on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State an all-terrain vehicle with an engine capacity greater than 90 cubic centimeters.
A person less than 18 years of age may not operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike registered in this State on public lands or waters or across a public highway of this State unless the person has completed a safety education and training course.
39:3C-17. Prohibition of operation on highways, streets and right-of-way limits; exceptions.
No person may operate an ATV upon limited access highways or within the right-of-way limits thereof.
No person may operate an ATV upon the main traveled portion or the plowed snowbanks of any public street or highway or within the right-of-way limits thereof except as follows:
39:3C-18. Prohibition of operation on private property without consent.
No person may operate an ATV on private property without consent of the owner of the property and the person who has a contractual right to the use of the property.
39:3C-19. Unlawful acts.
It is prohibited for a person to operate or ride as a passenger on any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike without wearing a protective helmet.
ATVs must have headlights, taillights, brakes, and a proper muffler.
Any person may not operate an ATV during the hours from 1/2 hour before sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise without having lighted headlights and lighted taillights.
Any person to operate an ATV upon railroad or right-of-way of an operating railroad, except railroad personnel in the performance of their duties.
39:3C-20. Liability insurance .
required, subject to regulations.
39:3C-24. Equipment.
At least one white or amber headlamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.
At least one red taillamp having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.
A brake system in good mechanical condition.
Reflector material of a minimum area of 16 square inches mounted on each side of the cowling.
An adequate muffler system in good working condition.
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Pa.
Cons. Stat. § 7711.1. Registration of snowmobile or ATV, § 7712.1. Certificate of title for snowmobile or ATV.
All ATVs must be titled and registered.
Every ATV must have its own numbered plate, and you must renew the registration every two years.
§ 7721. Operation on streets and highways.
Generally, it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV on any street or highway which is not designated and posted as a snowmobile or an ATV road by the governmental agency having jurisdiction.
A snowmobile or an ATV may be operated on highways and streets:
An ATV may make a direct crossing of a street or highway.
§ 7724. Operation on private or State property.
No person may operate a snowmobile or an ATV on State-owned property except on clearly marked and previously designated snowmobile or ATV routes or as expressly permitted by the Commonwealth.
§ 7725. Operation by persons under age sixteen.
No one under the age of 8 can operate an ATV on state-owned land.
No one between the ages of 8 and 15 may operate an ATV unless it is on a parent's or guardian's land, or the individual has participated in an ATV safety training course and has a safety certificate, of if they are under direct supervision of a certified ATV safety instructor during the course.
No one under the age of 16 may cross a highway or ride on a designated road unless they have a safety certificate and are accompanied by an adult age 18 or older.
§ 7726. Operation in safe manner.
No person may operate a snowmobile or an ATV in any of the following ways:
Operators and passengers must wear helmet.
§ 7727. Additional limitations on operation.
It is unlawful to operate or ride in any snowmobile or ATV with any bow and arrows or with any firearm in his possession unless it is unstrung or unloade, or to
drive or pursue any game or wildlife with a snowmobile or an ATV.
§ 7730. Liability insurance.
A snowmobile or ATV for which registration is required under this chapter must have liability insurance coverage for the snowmobile or ATV issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this Commonwealth. This subsection does not apply to limited registrations.
§ 7741. Head lamps and tail lamps.
Every snowmobile or ATV operated during hours of darkness must display a lighted head lamp and tail lamp. The lights shall be in operation during the period of from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions caused by fog or otherwise, other persons, vehicles and other objects are not clearly discernible for a distance of 500 feet ahead.
The head lamp must display white light of sufficient illuminating power to reveal any person, vehicle or substantial object at a distance of 100 feet ahead.
The tail lamp must display a red light plainly visible during darkness from a distance of 500 feet.
§ 7742. Brakes.
It is unlawful to operate an ATV which is not equipped with a braking system which may be operated by hand or foot, capable of producing deceleration of 14 feet per second on level ground at a speed of 20 miles per hour.
§ 7743. Mufflers and noise control.
It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV which is not equipped at all times with a muffler in good working order which blends the exhaust noise into the overall snowmobile or ATV noise and is in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
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Currently registered off-highway vehicles may be operated on public land, trails, streets, or highways that are posted by sign or designated by map or description as open to off-highway vehicle use by the controlling federal, state, county, or municipal agency.
Utah Code Ann. § 41-22-10.1
ATVs operated on public land must be registered.
§ 41-22-3
ATVs may not be operated along, across, or within the boundaries of an interstate freeway or controlled access highway.
§ 41-22-10.2
A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle upon any street or highway, not designated as open to off-highway vehicle use, except:
§ 41-22-10.3
An off-highway vehicle must be equipped with: brakes, headlights and taillights when operated during hours of darkness, a noise muffling device, spark arrestor, and safety flag when operated on sand dunes.
§ 41-22-10.7
A violation of the above sections is now an infraction.
Persons under 8 years of age may not operate an ATV, unless participating in a sanctioned race or organized practice and under the direct supervision of an adult, where there are emergency personnel and an ambulance service at the race or organized practice ready to administer medical services. § 41–22–29
A person under the age of 18 must wear protective headgear.
§ 41-22-10.8
An operator and passengers of off-highway implements of husbandry are exempt.
§ 41-22-10.8
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LEGO 60135 ATV Arrest (Police ATV) review or how they got these police ATVs :)
Today we are waiting for a review of the City series set number 60135 The set belongs to the Police series. And, as you might guess, he describes the everyday life of law enforcement officers. This is the smallest box set in the series for 2017. In a way, this is a simplified version of this year's "starter set" of the series - 60136. There are only 47 parts and 2 minifigures in the set. The official name of the set is ATV Arrest, or in the Russian version, the Police ATV (although the variant "Arrest on an ATV" would be more correct).
This set continues a long line of predecessors. From year to year, LEGO releases ATVs: in the fire sub-series, in the police, and in general in all urban series, divers, perhaps by some miracle, got out. From some point on, the police on ATVs began not only to ride on their own (as, for example, in 30228 or 30013), but also to chase criminals (the same 60006). It is pointless to list all the predecessors of this set, because there are so many of them that only one police series is enough to fall asleep on a sleepless night (Whoever wants to count sheep can start counting police ATVs).
Box
They meet the set by the box, see off the details or something like that :)
The box is classic for our country. Unlike the US version, we don't get the kit name or the number of parts on the package. The logo of the series takes up a lot of space, but probably the main reason for this is that the box itself is very small (Although, of course, it is noticeably larger than the old "impulses").
Also on the front of the box is the main game scene: a quad bike chase after a criminal. This scene is already hackneyed so that its presence in the series can be predicted with almost 100% probability.
Behind we see the happy end of the chase. The unibrow burglar has been caught. Gold lies on the ground (despicable metal is of no interest to anyone), however, the question arises, how will the prisoner be delivered to the place of detention? Will they be handcuffed from behind and forced to run with all their might?
We also see the worst thing about small boxes: an evil finger breaking through the box. If you follow this advice, you will damage the back of the box. I usually carefully open the box with some sharp object.
On the side of the box, as usual, the scale hint is shown. In this case, our brave cop is posing while the burglar happily opens the safe using the most advanced City 17 technology. and look inside.
All parts of the set fit in a small bag. There is also a folded instruction manual in the box.
The wheels are shipped unassembled and are a little too big for such a small set in my opinion. In principle, they can be worn on either side, the inscription LEGO 24x12 R is visible on both sides.
I'll tell you about the extra details right away. As a result of the assembly, there are three of them. Very sparse. Extra handcuffs and a round blue plate are very good, but why do we need another visor? Maybe it gets lost so often? Or is it supposed to be broken through with a crowbar?
We also put stickers in the set, but, based on my long-standing dislike for them, I will not glue them. Although this, of course, somewhat negatively affects the final result.
The instructions are simple and uncomplicated. At the end of it there is an advertisement for two LEGO games: an updated version of LEGO City Undercover, as well as LEGO Worlds, a new Minecraft-style sandbox (maybe it's worth doing a review of it?).
Characters
Let's start with the main antagonist: the criminal element wears a knitted hat that regularly appears on LEGO bandits, as well as LEGO sailors. It usually differs in color, for bandits it is dark, for sailors it is dark red - burgundy (there is also a rare lavender shade). This hat appeared in 2002 as part of the Island Xtreme Stunts series.
The torso is a prison uniform with suspenders and a special belt. Why the robber, having escaped from prison, did not change clothes - this is a long-standing secret of the LEGO bandits. You can also see the number of our prisoner 621. Usually the LEGO prisoner number consists of 5 digits, but it seems that the braces closed the first two (I thought the LEGO prison is smaller, the prison in 60047 is certainly larger than usual, but not as much, is it in LEGO? big crime? :) )
The face looks peculiar, unshaven facial hair (stubble), clenched teeth, stern look and big eyebrows. It seems to me alone that LEGO inadvertently makes bandits out of immigrants, this is a typical "visitor" :). At the same time, the LEGO color palette was respected. Quite an interesting, almost mustard color.
From behind you can see that the face is one-sided. And if licensed and various action series almost always make double-sided faces, then in City they still most often adhere to the good old traditions. In addition, with such a hat, a two-sided face will immediately resemble Quirinus Quirrell from Harry Potter.
In the back we can see that the robber has tools on his belt, probably pliers and a coil of rope/cable. I'm no longer sure it's a burglar, maybe it's just an electrician accused of something he didn't do? The rope print breaks in the middle, so either he stuffed it into his pants for some reason, or LEGO did not work out this moment a little.
We've dealt with the villain, now let's move on to the good guy. In the role of a good man, we have a police officer. Joyful, as if not catching a criminal, but holding a child in his arms. Oh, yes, this is dad from 60134: a bearded face, incomprehensible red dots near his eyes, a smile, a badge is fastened on his pocket, and a walkie-talkie hangs on his belt, legs without a print.
No, unfortunately the hair was not included in this set. I don't understand why when LEGOs put helmets in, they usually forget about the hair right away, like that one detail ruins their perception so much. Although in 60148 they managed to break away from this tradition, this set, unfortunately, is without hair. But, now we know who the young dad from 60134 works for.
The face is again one-sided. Unfortunately, the photo with him turned out to be blurry, so I had to throw it away. Behind we see the inscription - "Police", so that no one has any doubt who our character is, otherwise they will also confuse with a robber. We also notice the second part of the walkie-talkie behind the torso, the claims are the same as for the robber's rope print.
Helmet with folding visor, white. A police officer with a helmet, because you can't ride an ATV without it, you can get hurt. The visor can be fully retracted.
Stolen
First, the instruction tells us how to assemble the safe and the trolley. Both the trolley and the safe are very old parts, and in these colors they are very common. This is where one of the stickers was supposed to go to turn a banal opening drawer into a safe.
Inside the safe are golden ingots of the terrible Metallic Gold color. For some reason, after 2003, LEGO stopped making chrome-plated gold bars that looked really interesting, not like these. There are two such ingots inside.
ATV
Next, they explain to us how to assemble an ATV, but if you do it out of order, you can get such a cute creature that would fit perfectly into the cartoon cars.
But I got distracted again. The ATV is very simple and strongly resembles that of the 60120, however, instead of a non-standard green, we get an ordinary and boring white color. In general, the evolution of ATVs in LEGO is interesting: at first the steering wheels were automobile, and there were rather large grilles at the back, but gradually the ATV itself became smaller and more accurate, but the wheels slowly grew up until they took on the current look.
The headlights are very close, unlike the ATV in 60120, where they were made more correctly. It affects the savings in parts.
On the back we can see what should be a flashing light and two handcuff mounts, but the instructions and the kit box show that only one handcuff is attached, so the second one can be considered an extra detail. If you fix both pairs, it will look something like this.
In my review of the 6516, I was indignant at the size of the wheels, and so there they were very small compared to these giants. It seems that the course on gigantism continues.
Take a close look at the seated minifigure: it is lost in the background of the ATV. No, I do not argue, ATVs have rather large wheels, and they themselves are not very small, but not that small. Here you can see classic LEGO gigantism in small vehicles. Due to the proportions of the minifigures and the desire to make the set bigger, simple small vehicles take on monstrous proportions. From the pleasant - the minifigure can hold on to the steering wheel, and not just pretend to drive.
The robber is trying to escape with the safe, but the powerful motor of the ATV will not leave him the slightest chance of success.
The most high-tech device straight out of City 17 certified by Gordon Freeman himself - a red crowbar.
Based on the logic of LEGO, if the policeman does not crush the robber, then we will move on to this scene: a policeman with handcuffs against a bandit with a crowbar.
According to LEGO, the policeman is likely to know kung fu and other martial arts well, and will easily cope with an armed robber, and shackle him, and then take him to the station on foot or wait for reinforcements in the form of 60139or 60140.
Hooray, the culprit has been caught. It remains to give him a plate with a number instead of shackles, it’s lucky that he didn’t change clothes, you can immediately send him to the cell, only take away the tools.
Although, in my opinion, everything could have ended a little differently, like this
or even like this.
And the robber would happily go into the sunset with the gold. By the way, with a little effort, you can attach a cart with gold to an ATV, although this connection will definitely not withstand an active game.
And what do we have under our hat? And how LEGO figures manage to hide such hair under their hats. :)
Alternatively, you can throw out the siren and the back of the ATV and then the safe can easily fit in the back without having to hitch the cart.
On this note, we can end the review. The policeman minifigure is interesting, but most likely you have one. Again, if you just need such a minifigure, then you can take the LEGO City magazine, where they give 951701 as a bonus, and there this policeman even has a uniform cap. The quad bike is nothing special, and the set does not deserve special interest. Want a small and cheap police kit? You should look in the direction of 60136, there are more adequate wheels, and a dog, policemen and criminals in pairs, an ATM. This set is very simple and rather clumsy. Yes, both minifigures are bearded, but in my opinion, there are many more interesting sets.
Alternative models
What follows is distantly related to the set itself. Previously, small kits (and not only small ones) had alternative models. Unfortunately, LEGO abandoned this practice a long time ago, so while taking photos for the review, I thought why not try to make something only from the parts that are in this set. We got very strange designs.
To begin with, an incomprehensible three-wheeled vehicle, inspired more by street sailing than by any transport. It's a pity there is no sail in the set, otherwise it would be possible to compete who wins.
For the second model, I took inspiration from Nexo Knights 70318.
The construction is very unstable, because it is very difficult for the minifigure to sit evenly on the cart. But, seeing such a monster rushing towards me, if I were a robber, I would have handcuffed myself.
Since we are talking about the police, why not remember the space police, the same set of 5969 and try to do something based on it.
A spacecop on a spacebike will EASILY catch up with anyone, and will probably also be fined for speeding.
The space bike required very few parts, but it would seem that nothing could be assembled from the rest, and then I remembered about the "spare" visor and decided why not make a wheeled robot.
The visor acts as a presence screen and an image should be shown on it.
And since we started to assemble robots, how can we stop there… Meet the police robot. Garrison had a story about a police robot with a gun in his forehead, which, of course, cannot be repeated here, but still not bad.
Even the trolley came in handy, in this case it allows the robot not to fall over and does not really interfere with the ride.
I then decided to make another space scooter, this time with a slightly atypical use of a safe.
What am I talking about, you ask? Just from any even the smallest set you can assemble something of your own.
You don't need instructions, create, create. Develop your imagination, because everything starts with the first brick.
ATVs are a surprisingly diverse technique, the possibilities of which are not limited solely to spontaneous off-road rides. For example, we recently talked about how to properly use an ATV for hunting or fishing trips. And this is far from the limit: an all-terrain vehicle can also become an excellent household helper in a country house. How exactly it can be used - read in our new article!
The first and most obvious way to use an ATV is to transport various goods within the area of a country house. It can be both large-sized items like old furniture or logs, as well as arranged trifles: for example, armfuls of brushwood. The carrying capacity of a medium-sized ATV is about 200 kg, which will allow you to drag what you need in the shortest possible time even on stock luggage areas. If the ATV is equipped with a towbar, and the farm has a trailer, then this task can be completed several times faster.
The towbar is, in principle, a very useful thing - even off-road. With it, you can not only carry loads, but also get rid of excess vegetation on the site. Using a strong tow rope tied around a tree or the base of a particularly overgrown bush, you can quickly and easily eliminate annoying flora. If an electric winch is installed on the ATV, then it will be even easier with it. By the way, you can do the same with the supports of a rickety barn or any other building that needs to be demolished - the main thing is to figure out which part of the structure is best to cling to.
Considering the ATV's off-road capability and off-road maneuverability, it will be a great help for those who often need to travel long distances over rough terrain. For this reason, ATVs are in demand for the tasks of forestry, the protection of suburban areas and the performance of surveying sites.
If you are the owner of a sufficiently powerful ATV with good traction, then you can try on the role of the local Superman, pulling stuck car owners from the local intersection. This will be especially true in the off-season, when country roads of dubious quality are washed away by rain or melted snow. Of course, it’s not necessary to run around and look out for those in need of help yourself: it’s enough to install an application like Jeep Alert and occasionally check for help signals nearby.
In total, we have already counted five ways to use an ATV in the country - but so far we have been talking exclusively about the factory equipment of the equipment. Installing additional equipment significantly expands the capabilities of ATVs.
Installed instead of the standard ATV wheels, they significantly increase its snow flotation, which, in turn, allows the ATV to be used effectively in the winter season. A set of tracks for an ATV is, of course, not the most budgetary thing, but we note that it is not necessary to replace all four wheels: in some cases it is enough to put tracks only on the rear axle. However, for such an upgrade, it is better to first consult with the technical specialist of the equipment manufacturer or its official representative, since this solution is not suitable for all ATVs.
As the name suggests, it is used for snow removal. Visually, it is practically no different from those equipped with specialized snow blowers. As a rule, it is installed on an ATV paired with caterpillar tracks, which significantly increase the overall efficiency.
Yes, it is not an additional equipment for ATVs, but it is perfectly combined with them: it is enough to choose an option that is suitable in terms of dimensions and mounting. For example, the tandems “ATV + plow” and “ATV + seeder” showed themselves quite well.
