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die Autobahnpolizei

highway patrol

Die Autobahnpolizei kontrolliert die Geschwindigkeit.

The highway patrol is checking speeds.

Rufen Sie bei einem Unfall die Autobahnpolizei.

In case of an accident, call the highway patrol.

to call ((sb.)) to call (sb.) In case of an accident, call the highway patrol.

Verkehrspolizei (traffic police)

A compound of 'Auto' (car), 'Bahn' (track/way), and 'Polizei' (police). Literally 'car-way-police'.

Think of the 'Polizei' (police) who specifically patrol the 'Autobahn', like the highway patrol.

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