# Police Van

Police vans are large vehicles that can carry many officers. They help in keeping communities safe.

- **Category:** [Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/vehicles)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Also known as:** Black Maria, Paddy Wagon, Police Wagon

![Police Van](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425959/objects/5179.jpg)

## Appearance

The Police Van is typically a large, sturdy vehicle, often white, blue, or silver, marked with bold reflective yellow and blue (or red) stripes. It has flashing blue lights on its roof and a clear 'POLICE' sign on its sides. Its boxy shape and visible emergency equipment make it distinct.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- Many police vans can quickly transform into a mobile office with desks and computers inside!
- Some police vans have special cages to safely transport rescued animals or important equipment.
- The bright checkerboard patterns on police vans are called Battenberg markings!
- The loud siren on a police van can be heard from over a mile away, even in noisy cities!

## Special abilities

- **Emergency Signalling:** Police Van has powerful flashing lights and loud sirens that let it warn people and quickly move through traffic.
- **Secure Transport:** Police Van has a reinforced compartment and secure seating that lets it safely transport individuals or valuable items.
- **Mobile Command Post:** Police Van has advanced radio systems and computers that let officers communicate and coordinate from any location.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 6 m
- **Weight:** 3000 kg
- **Speed:** 150 km/h
- **Fuel Type:** Diesel
- **Passenger Capacity:** 8

## Traits

- [Safety](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/safety): Safety objects or measures are designed to protect individuals from harm, reduce risks, and prevent accidents or injuries.
- [Urban Fixture](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-fixture): An urban fixture is a permanent or semi-permanent object installed in a public urban space for functional or aesthetic purposes.
- [Wheeled](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wheeled): Describes species exhibiting circular or wheel-like structures primarily used for movement or rotation.
- [Emergency Vehicle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/emergency-vehicle): Describes species characterized by rapid movement or urgent response in specific situations.

## Collections

- [Land Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/land-vehicles)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Police Van?

Compare body shape, wheel layout, how it moves and what equipment it carries. What a vehicle does is often clearer than its exact maker or model. Vehicle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Police Van?

6 m

### How much does Police Van weigh?

3000 kg

### How fast can Police Van move?

150 km/h

### What fuel does Police Van use?

Diesel

### How many passengers can Police Van carry?

8

## More Vehicles

- [Police Car](https://www.snappit.app/explore/police-car)
- [Police Motorcycle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/police-motorcycle)
- [Ambulance](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ambulance)
- [Fire Engine Ladder Truck](https://www.snappit.app/explore/fire-engine-ladder-truck)

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Source: [Police Van: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/police-van)