A development of the...
A development of the Stinger currently used by police and the barbed X-Net laid across military checkpoints, the super-strong lasso goes a step further. It has a belt-style loop made of bullet-proof Kevlar and studded with barbed spikes. They bite into the stolen car’s tyres, deflating them and pulling the loop around the axle. The lasso’s extra-tough synthetic rope unwinds from a pulley that can either be anchored to a concrete block or bolted on to a special HGV-rated tow truck. As the rope unwinds, a hydraulic valve slows it down and brings the car to a stop.
Off-roading fans are...
Off-roading fans are set to face í‚á£40,000 fines if they damage protected habitats or wildlife, thanks to a new law introduced in Scotland. The bill makes it a specific offence to use vehicles in sites of scientific interest, and raises the current penalty from í‚á£5,000. Supporters say 4x4s destroy flowers which take years to grow back.