Michael You also have to watch out for traffic police officers on motorcycles, but only when the sun is shining. In the seventies, a TV show aired in America (and in 1989 in Germany), called "CHiPs", in which two traffic police officers on motorcycles take down traffic offenders one after another. The three capital letters 'CHP' in 'CHiPs' stand for 'California Highway Patrol,' the official designation of the California highway police.
In the series, "Jon Baker" is the sensible one of the duo that patrols the highways around the Los Angeles area. His partner, "Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello," shines as the reckless goof who gets provoked by hippies, can't assert himself, and regularly wrecks his motorcycle through avoidable driving mistakes.
The two muscular cops also wear skin-tight uniforms, which is why the series still finds great appeal in the gay scene today. Additionally, the mannerisms and fashion of the 70s are now fully back in vogue. Every good video rental store offers the DVDs. Indulge in the past for a fun evening and watch as two dashing cops chase contentious long-haired riffraff!