Patrol Car
/ˈpætrəl kɑːr/
Definitions
- (n.) A vehicle used by law enforcement officers for patrolling and responding to incidents.
The patrol car arrived at the scene within minutes of the dispatch call.
Forms
- patrol car
- patrol cars
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'patrol car' specifically refers to vehicles equipped and designated for police use, distinct from other police vehicles by their primary function of patrolling and visibility in public safety enforcement.
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