President of The United States
Further information: Presidential State Car (United States)The motorcade for the President of the United States comprises twenty to thirty vehicles; in addition to the president, the motorcade may carry his spouse, members of the press, security, White House officials, and VIP guests. The major members travel in armored vehicles, typically specially configured limousines. The motorcade contains several armored vehicles, a USSS Electronic Countermeasures Suburban, a counter-assault team, and Secret Service agents. When called for, a hazardous materials team precedes the motorcade on alert for potential hazards.
A police presence precedes the beginning of the presidential motorcade. These cars and motorcycles usually drive ahead to clear the way and block traffic.
The motorcade for the president is made up of two parts, the first being the "secure package". In the event of an emergency, the secure package separates from the rest of the group. It includes two limousines heavily guarded by local law enforcement and Secret Service, with all cars driven by professional drivers.
The second part is made up of vans that transport White House staff members and selected members of the press. In the rear is the WHCA Roadrunner communications van – which provides the primary communications path via satellite, allowing bi-directional voice, data and streaming video – an ambulance, and additional police vehicles.
Motorcade routes are selected by Secret Service agents in cooperation with local police forces. Escape routes are also established in the event of an emergency.
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Motorcade for the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in Koblenz, Germany, 1964
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Presidential motorcade following the inauguration of United States President George W. Bush, January 20, 2001
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Funeral motorcade for former United States President Ronald Reagan in Simi Valley, California, 2004
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Funeral motorcade for former United States President Gerald Ford in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2007
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President George W. Bush's motorcade leaving the tarmac at Tallinn Airport, Estonia, 2006
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A rear view of the US President's motorcade
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Funeral motorcade of Russian Patriarch Alexy II
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The motorcade for the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, on route to 17 Wing CFB Winnipeg, July 3, 2010
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