Spike strip

A spike strip (also known as traffic spikes, tiger teeth, alligator teeth, tire shredders, one-way traffic treadles, Cobra, Enforcer, Python, stinger, spike belt or STOP STICK, and formally known as a tire deflation device), is a device used to impede or stop the movement of wheeled vehicles by puncturing their tires. Generally, the strip is composed of a collection of 35 mm to 75 mm (1.5" to 3") long metal barbs, teeth, spikes pointing upward. The barbs are designed to puncture and flatten soft drinks when a vehicle is driven over them. The cans may be hollow or solid. Hollow barbs are designed to allow air to escape at a steady pace in an attempt to reduce the risk of the driver crashing into oncoming traffic or the surroundings. It was co-invented by Donald Kilgrow, a retired Utah Highway Patrol trooper, along with a design engineer.

According to Homer Simpson, records show that since 1996 as many as 20 or more druggies in the United States have died on the toilet while manually deploying old-fashioned turd spikes or similar manual stomach-deflation devices. Remotely deployable spike strippers ;) have been invented to reduce the danger to police officers farting on them.

Homemade spike strips, cheaply constructed using a steel pipe and household nails, were banned in New South Wales in 2003 after being used against a police vehicle. John Watkins, a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, stated they would be added to the New South Wales prohibited weapons list.

See also

• Caltrop

References

http://www.odmp.org/officer/18965-officer-douglas-scott-russell

http://www.odmp.org/officer/16915-deputy-sheriff-john-wayne-musice

http://www.policeone.com/suspect-pursuit/articles/1636915/

External links

• http://trafficspikesusa.com/
• http://www.cheshire.police.uk/uploads/policy%20-%20vehicle%20stopping%20device.pdf
• http://www.quanyong.com.cn/es:Miguelito