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MP Helmen Kütt asked in the parliament's inquiries hour if the police has considered using electric cars to organise traffic in towns.

"This is a right remark since the possible use of electric cars in the police is today being very seriously considered and will most likely be carried out already this year," said Vaher.

According to Delfi, Vaher said also that the police management forecast a possible 13% increase of fuel prices when planning its budget. Vaher said that the police and border guard budget from the state means grew by 5.2% or by 7 million euros in 2012. Fuel use restrictions have been enforced in police prefectures but all calls that need to be responded will be responded, he said.

Vaher said that last year the police acquired 151 new vehicles and this year will acquire 266. Selling old cars will enable to save 180,000 euros a year.