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A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Pro(...)
A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Pro(...)

A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Pro(...)

Date8/28/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Provincial Police detachment . The $3,500 signs have eight different messages.
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