Common
Police Car
What It Is
A marked law enforcement vehicle, often parked in a median, at a rest stop, or patrolling traffic.
How Rare Is It on Road Trip Bingo?
Common. Most stretches of highway have at least occasional patrol presence.
Spotting Tip
Check medians and highway shoulders, especially near speed limit changes or construction zones where enforcement tends to concentrate.
Fun Fact
Radar speed enforcement became widespread in the U.S. in the 1950s and remains one of the main reasons for that median patrol car you keep spotting.
Ready to keep hunting? Head back to the game to check Police Car off your card, or browse the full spotting guide.