Definition

Noun: A police officer who patrols using a motorcycle and is specifically responsible for monitoring and enforcing speed limits on roads.

Usage

This term is used to refer to a traffic police officer whose primary duty is to detect and stop drivers who are exceeding the speed limit. The role is traditionally associated with motorcycle patrols for maneuverability.

Examples

• The speed cop hid behind the billboard to catch speeding vehicles.
• A speed cop pulled me over for going 50 in a 35-mile-per-hour zone.
• Drivers should be cautious; there's a speed cop on the highway today.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used informally or in journalism to specifically highlight the enforcement aspect of traffic patrol, as opposed to general duties.
• While the classic image involves a motorcycle, the term may be applied to officers in cars dedicated to speed enforcement, though "traffic officer" or "speed enforcement officer" is more precise in such cases.

Variants and Related Words

• Traffic officer: A broader term for a police officer who enforces traffic laws.
• Motorcycle cop / Motorbike police: An officer who rides a motorcycle, which may include but is not limited to speed enforcement duties.
• Speed enforcement unit: The formal designation for a police team focused on monitoring vehicle speeds.

Synonyms

• Traffic policeman / Traffic policewoman
• Speed enforcement officer
• Highway patrol officer (in some contexts)

Related Phrases

• To be busted by a speed cop: (Informal) To be caught speeding by such an officer.
  • Example: He got busted by a speed cop on his way to work.

Noun

1. a policeman who rides a motorcycle (and who checks the speeds of motorists)