Police Cars
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Police Cars is a spinning ride located in Kiddy Kingdom at Cedar Point.
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Police Cars opened in 1970, as part of Cedar Point’s redesign of Kiddieland for the park’s 100th anniversary.
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Police Cars was built by Hampton, a company that created many of Cedar Point’s early children’s rides, including:
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Police Cars Ride Facts:
Opened: 1970 Location: Kiddy Kingdom, between Mustangs and Rock, Spin & Turn Manufacturer: Hampton Model: Police Cars Cars: 6 |
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Police Cars has been entertaining Cedar Point guests for decades.
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Theming
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The Police Cars are themed as vehicles for the Cedar Point Security Department.
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The ride features fun stickers decorating the sides of the cars.
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Ride Experience
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The queue for Police Cars is located on the side of the ride closest to 4x4’s.
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There is usually little to no wait for Police Cars, with riders often boarding on the very next cycle.
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Riders are loaded into one of six cars. Each car holds six riders, who are secured with a seatbelt.
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Police Cars move in a counterclockwise direction.
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Police Cars give Cedar Point guests the perfect opportunity to enjoy their first rides!
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Each car has a steering wheel, giving riders the illusion of driving, and a horn that guests can beep during the ride.
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Police Cars is approximately a two-minute ride.
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Guests love riding Police Cars.
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Becoming a Classic
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Police Cars have been at Cedar Point for 56 years.
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Guests have come to love Police Cars over the years, and it has become a classic favorite. This ride has been enjoyed by multiple generations of Cedar Point visitors!
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Police Cars is a gentle ride that kids absolutely love!
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Over the years, Cedar Point has become famous for its massive rides like Millennium Force, Magnum XL-200, maXair, Power Tower, and more. While those rides are geared toward adults, Police Cars delivers exciting and fun experiences perfectly suited for kids.
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Riders must be able to walk independently and be under 54 inches tall to ride Police Cars.
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Last Updated: 05/01/2026
Photos by: Jake Hamons. Historical photo and map by: Cedar Point
