Lake Wales Police Department recently deployed Ford Mustang GT patrol vehicles equipped with low-visibility “ghost” graphics.

The Lake Wales Police Department recently deployed Ford Mustang GT patrol vehicles equipped with low-visibility “ghost” graphics.

Deployment Overview

• Purpose: The Mustang GTs were acquired specifically for targeted traffic enforcement, aggressive driving interventions, and speed management across Lake Wales roadways.
• Ghost Graphics: These vehicles feature stealth reflective decals—often called ghost graphics—that blend closely with the vehicle’s paint during daylight hours but reflect brightly under direct light at night.
• Performance: Powered by Ford’s 5.0L V8 platform, the Mustang GT allows officers to keep pace with modern traffic and address street racing or high-speed violations more effectively than standard patrol cruisers.

While ghost-marked and unmarked muscle cars are increasingly used by Florida agencies—such as the Florida Highway Patrol—to curb excessive speeding and aggressive driving, drivers in the area are advised to monitor their speed and stay aware of high-performance police units on local routes.