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I've heard the old timers talk about it...One wrong tap and the car spins outta control..
The PIT is not applicable in every situation. Typical police policy is not to attempt the PIT at greater than 35 miles per hour (55 kilometers per hour).
I've seen videos of this technique used to successfully halt the vehicle without damage and in some cases minimal damage to the driver, officer, surrounding scene. I notice in the link it does state that the PIT technique is not recommended at speeds in excess of 35mph nor for vans, mini-vans, SUVs, etc. It's a great technique, but what about those high-speed chases?There is always this. Not sure of the success rate of it though.
Chris Rock's PSA if the cops have to chase you they're bringing an *** whuppin along sums it up
Scott v Harris, 550 U.S. ____we are loath to lay down a rule requiring the police to allow fleeing suspects to get away whenever they drive so recklessly that they put other people’s lives in danger. It is obvious the perverse incentives such a rule would create: Every fleeing motorist would know thatescape is within his grasp, if only he accelerates to 90miles per hour, crosses the double-yellow line a few times,and runs a few red lights. The Constitution assuredlydoes not impose this invitation to impunity-earned-by-recklessness. Instead, we lay down a more sensible rule: A police officer’s attempt to terminate a dangerous high-speed car chase that threatens the lives of innocent by-standers does not violate the Fourth Amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of serious injuryor death.