Cop magnet
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001343
A vehicle or situation that tends to attract the attention of law enforcement officers, often due to its appearance, modifications, or the manner in which it is operated. This can include cars with loud exhausts, excessive speed, or those driven in a conspicuous way. Such vehicles or behaviors increase the likelihood of being pulled over for inspection or citation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001343 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Shop talk and trade slang |
| References | Understanding the road safety implications of teenage male driving (Australian Department of Infrastructure) |
| Translations | German: Polizeizieher; Spanish: imán de policías; French: aimant à flics |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001343",
"term": "Cop magnet",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A vehicle or situation that tends to attract the attention of law enforcement officers, often due to its appearance, modifications, or the manner in which it is operated. This can include cars with loud exhausts, excessive speed, or those driven in a conspicuous way. Such vehicles or behaviors increase the likelihood of being pulled over for inspection or citation.",
"subject": "Shop talk and trade slang",
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"Understanding the road safety implications of teenage male driving (Australian Department of Infrastructure)"
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"translations": {
"de": "Polizeizieher",
"es": "imán de policías",
"fr": "aimant à flics"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cop-magnet/"
}
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