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Police departments park disused cars overnight in rich neighbourhoods so the stats don't show they are 'targeting' poor areas disproportionately...

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If I was worried about people speeding in my neighborhood I would find some Crown Vic or other common vehicle used as a police car that doesn't pass inspection (maybe even a blown engine) and leave it parked by my house. If it is a real used police car all the better.

Police mostly stopped enforcing traffic laws where I live in 2020. You can run red lights in front of them and they won't bother.

Presumably time of day is evident from the photo or photo metadata.

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