New York State Police are changing the color of its patrol cars with "a nod to tradition." New patrol vehicles will feature a gray body with gold stripes starting in 2025, a shift from the. In 1974, the State Police moved towards a new scheme in patrol vehicle paint with various designs with blue and gold on the body of Trooper cars, the agency website indicates. The New York State Police have announced a big change to the appearance of its fleet of patrol vehicles.
For more than 50 years, the New York State Police (NYSP) has featured a fleet of patrol vehicles that all look very similar, if not identical. Yes, the type of vehicle may have changed over the years but the color scheme has remained the same. For years you've been on the lookout for a blue and gold car as you drive down the thruway.
Starting this year, some of those cars are going to look different. Get ready to watch for gray in 2025. The New York State Troopers have announced that their classic blue and gold cars are slowly going to.
New York State Police announced an upcoming change in the design of their patrol vehicle fleet. Starting in 2025, new troop cars will feature a gray body with gold striping, a transition from the. The state police went public with the new look in a social media post, although there was no explanation for the change.
Since 1974, New York State Police vehicles have employed various styles of a blue and gold color scheme. Prior to that, troop cars used a basic black and white format. 1974: In 1974, the State Police moved towards a new scheme in patrol vehicle paint with various different designs in New York State "Blue and Gold" placed on the body of Troop cars.
The color change is a nod to the history of the New York State Police, which used gray until the 1970s, when the color changed to blue and yellow. The transition is expected to occur gradually as older vehicles are replaced - only one car currently has the new color scheme. A state police spokesperson said the new design pays homage to 1950s State Police cars, with a gray motif that also better matches their current uniforms.
The new look will keep State Police vehicles remain highly visible and instantly recognizable for the public when on the roadways. The transition from blue to gray colored vehicles will be gradual.