Rover Supreme? II
| Published date | 01 April 1980 |
| Author | Paul Harris |
| DOI | 10.1177/0032258X8005300213 |
| Date | 01 April 1980 |
| Subject Matter | Article |
Court of Appeal speculated that the real failure was that assistance
was not summoned. The appeal was dismissed.
Note
This case is noted because of its rarity. That feature raises the more serious question
whether it is right to have a legal duty protected by criminal sanction of such width.
The fact that it is rarely used indicates that other methods of dealing with such
incidents. internal force discipline is the obvious one. are almost invariably used. It is
obvious that consistency of use is important. for otherwise the occasional use must
involve a sense of special treatment. even of injustice. The point raised is a serious one.
Would the law be improved in this, and many other adjacent areas if it were made
more certain? Or would such reform lead to more regular usewhen other methods are
to be preferred? It is no doubt amatter for serious debate within the police service.
CHIEF
SUPERINTENDENT
PAUL
HARRIS
Avon
and
Somerset Constabulary
Motoring Correspondent
of
The Police Journal
ROVER SUPREME? II
Jeep CJ7
Of the vehicles now produced by Jeep the CJ series are the closest
relations to the renowned World War Two Jeep of which a total of
over 585,000 were built during those hostilities. Although the
Cherokee has already been mentioned, the CJ series are so vastly
different that Iconsider them worthy of additional space. The CJ7
Renegade as driven is a solid robust vehicle, which although
appearing heavy is quite small against the Cherokee. Nonetheless it is
asubstantial unit compared with most other vehicles of its type.
Available as soft or hard top, the CJ7 conveys two persons inabove
average comfort for a cross-country vehicle and can take two others
in the truck type rear, a sort of load carrying box which was strangely
fully carpeted on the test model.
This Jeep sports a hefty six cylinder engine with standard
electronic ignition which provides a smooth delivery of power
throughout its range. This feeds into a fully automatic three speed
gearbox with high/ low ratio transfer facility and optional Quadra-
Trac drive for really difficult terrain. Although the wheelsare swung
from hefty leaf springs there appeared to be ample well damped
travel. This, combined with quite outstanding seating gave a high
degree of comfort on normal roads and provided plenty of smooth
cushioning across rough country. The test vehicle enjoyed a
delightful steering wheel with thick leathercovered rim which helped
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