In my opinion the city of Avon Park is looking at a good method to mount their Code Enforcement Officers.
I have been using an electric GEM car for over a year now. It has required absolutely no maintenance. We drive to church and grocery shopping several times a week. We also drive to the bank, the post office and veterinary, but not to the gas station! I have probably not run it as many miles as the officers will, but it is practically costless with no pollution of any kind, because it uses no gasoline and it charges quickly and easily. The Alan Jay experts can fix any small problem as well as change the batteries and replace any worn parts. I see no reason the city could not put at least half of their police force in the GEM cars too. Install good radios and they can notify a conventional cruiser if a speeder is spotted.
This may seem like the future but many other municipalities have used the GEM car to good advantage. California has special streets for them and lets them run where ordinary autos are prohibited. Orlando and Tampa both have several of them in use for elderly transportation. I would certainly opt for the solid doors on them, as it makes it much more comfortable in the rain. When equipped this way they make a sensible second car for anyone.

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