How to Identify a How to Identify a Motor VehicleMotor Vehicle

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ObjectivesObjectives

Identify the make and model of Identify the make and model of suspect vehiclesuspect vehicle

Describe characteristics of the Describe characteristics of the suspect vehiclesuspect vehicle

Give a detailed description of the Give a detailed description of the suspect vehicle to the policesuspect vehicle to the police

Common IdentifiersCommon Identifiers Make – “Brand Name” who Make – “Brand Name” who

manufactured the motor vehiclemanufactured the motor vehicle

Ex. Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Ex. Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, BMWBMW

Model – line of the vehicleModel – line of the vehicle

Ex. Impala, Focus, Civic, Sonata, 3 Ex. Impala, Focus, Civic, Sonata, 3 SeriesSeries

What type of vehicle is What type of vehicle is it?it?

Cars Cars 4 door sedan4 door sedan 2 door coupe2 door coupe 3 or 5 door 3 or 5 door

hatchbackhatchback ConvertibleConvertible SportSport LuxuryLuxury Station wagonStation wagon ClassicClassic

TrucksTrucks 2 door Single cab2 door Single cab 2 door Extended 2 door Extended

cabcab 4 door Crew cab4 door Crew cab Side stepSide step DuelyDuely UtilityUtility Tonneau coverTonneau cover Camper shellCamper shell

What type of vehicle is What type of vehicle is it?it?

VanVan MiniMini ConversionConversion PanelPanel Full sizeFull size

SUVSUV MiniMini LuxuryLuxury Off-roadOff-road CrossoverCrossover

Things to look forThings to look for MakeMake ModelModel ColorColor License plateLicense plate Head lightsHead lights Tail lightsTail lights Brake lightsBrake lights DecalsDecals SpoilerSpoiler SoundSound

TiresTires Rims or hubcapsRims or hubcaps Tinted windowsTinted windows Ground effectsGround effects ExhaustExhaust DamageDamage Replaced panelsReplaced panels Special LightingSpecial Lighting SuspensionSuspension SmellSmell

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

BMWBMW

3, 5, M, & X series3, 5, M, & X series

BuickBuick

Lacrosse, EnclaveLacrosse, Enclave

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

CadillacCadillac

CTS, SRX, EscaladeCTS, SRX, Escalade

ChevroletChevrolet

Impala, Silverado, Impala, Silverado, TahoeTahoe

Cobalt, Cruze, Cobalt, Cruze, ColoradoColorado

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

ChryslerChrysler

200, 300, Town & 200, 300, Town & CountryCountry

DodgeDodge

Avenger, Charger, Avenger, Charger, Ram, Ram,

Caliber, Durango, Caliber, Durango, CaravanCaravan

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

FordFord

Fusion, Focus, F-150,Fusion, Focus, F-150,Ranger, Crown Ranger, Crown

VictoriaVictoria

GMCGMC

Acadia, Sierra, Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon,

Canyon, SavannahCanyon, Savannah

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

HondaHonda

Accord, Civic, CRV, Accord, Civic, CRV, Fit,Fit,

Ridgeline, Pilot, Ridgeline, Pilot, OdysseyOdyssey

HyundaiHyundai

Accent, Sonata, Accent, Sonata, Santa FeSanta Fe

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

JeepJeep

Wrangler, Compass,Wrangler, Compass, Patriot, Liberty, Patriot, Liberty,

CherokeeCherokee

KiaKia

Sorento, Forte, Sorento, Forte, Optima,Optima,

Soul, RioSoul, Rio

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

LincolnLincoln

Town Car, NavigatorTown Car, Navigator

MazdaMazda

3, 5, 6, CX-9,3, 5, 6, CX-9,Protégé, Tribute,Protégé, Tribute,

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz

C-Class, M-Class, SL-C-Class, M-Class, SL-ClassClass

MercuryMercury

Milan, Grand MarquisMilan, Grand MarquisMariner, MountaineerMariner, Mountaineer

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

MitsubishiMitsubishi

Eclipse, Lancer, Eclipse, Lancer, Gallant, OutlanderGallant, Outlander

NissanNissan

Sentra, Maxima, Sentra, Maxima, Altima,Altima,

Murano, PathfinderMurano, Pathfinder

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

OldsmobileOldsmobile

Alero, AuroraAlero, Aurora

PlymouthPlymouth

Breeze, NeonBreeze, Neon

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

PontiacPontiac

Grand Am, Vibe, Grand Am, Vibe, Firebird, Sunfire, Firebird, Sunfire,

G6, TorrentG6, Torrent

SaturnSaturn

Astra, Vue, Ion, S Astra, Vue, Ion, S SeriesSeries

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

ScionScion

Tc, Bbx, IqTc, Bbx, Iq

SubaruSubaru

Imprezza, WRX, Imprezza, WRX, ForresterForrester

Outback, LegacyOutback, Legacy

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

SuzukiSuzuki

Swift, Kizashi, Swift, Kizashi, Vitara, EquatorVitara, Equator

ToyotaToyota

Camry, Corolla, Camry, Corolla, Prius, Celica, Prius, Celica,

Tacoma, TundraTacoma, Tundra

Vehicle ManufacturersVehicle Manufacturers

VolkswagonVolkswagon

Beetle, Jetta, Passat, Beetle, Jetta, Passat,

VolvoVolvo

C30, S60, XC90, V50C30, S60, XC90, V50

License PlateLicense Plate

Car or SUV - Car or SUV - AA#A#AAA#A#A

Truck - #AA###Truck - #AA###

Truck 18k lbs - Truck 18k lbs - ##A#AA##A#AA

Trailer - ####AATrailer - ####AA

Tab ColorsTab Colors 2011 - White on 2011 - White on

BlackBlack 2012 - Black on Red2012 - Black on Red 2013 - Black on 2013 - Black on

GreenGreen 2014 - Black on 2014 - Black on

OrangeOrange

Information to PoliceInformation to Police

Crime or Suspicious ActivityCrime or Suspicious ActivityDirection of Travel and Time FrameDirection of Travel and Time Frame

MakeMakeModelModelColorColor

License PlateLicense PlateIdentifiersIdentifiers

Number of OccupantsNumber of Occupants