For the past couple of decades, the most intimidating headlights a driver could see in their rear-view mirror are those of a Ford Crown Victoria. Even if it’s a former police interceptor now in the hands of an elderly driver because they picked it up for cheap, it’ll still make your heart race and palms sweat.
But that just applies to North America. Across the world, various police forces have a whole host of other vehicles in their fleets. Everyone knows about Dubai’s impressive force, which is practically a real-life Need For Speed game, but that’s just the tip of the law enforcement iceberg. From BMWs to Mercedes-Benzes, and from Ariel Atoms to Smart ForTwos, we take a look at various unique police cars used across the world.
And when you’re done flipping through the gallery above, check out the video below of Dubai’s impressive police car lineup. It’s already well-established they’re one of the wealthiest cities in the world, and Dubai’s police fleet certainly reflects their tastes.
