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Selxic: I was born and raised in Australia, so I am very familiar with how things are done down under, at least in Western Australia, which is sort of the Texas equivalent.
1. The Commodore and Falcon are slightly smaller and more fuel efficient than your usual US equivalent. The most powerful cars are reserved for high speed pursuits. Motorbikes are not huge gas-guzzling Harley's
2. Police cars that are waiting usually have their engines off.
3. It is rare to see more than one police car respond to a situation.
4. Speed cameras are run by private companies, so the police do not have to be involved.
5. Police helicopters are less frequently used than the USA, but planes more so (at least from anectodatal evidence).
6. Fire trucks are rarely seen, except for actual FIRES.
7. Ambulance is separate from Fire. If you are injured, you dont get the police and fire coming, with the ambulance to take you to hospital. An ambulance comes, and they do the diagnosis, treatment and transport.
8. Fire trucks and ambulances appear less "heavy" than the USA.

by SJE on Jul 24, 2012 8:55 pm • link • report

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