Police Car emoji meaning
Used to warn friends about cops nearby, joke about getting in trouble, or react to someone being 'caught' doing something. Example: 'skipped class, hope no one tells π' or 'he's coming for you ππ'.
The official Unicode name for π is police car. It belongs to the travel & places group and the ground transportation subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as 5β0, car, cops, patrol, police.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 Β· 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type police car.
- Tap π to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "police car". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π from this page and paste it.
How to type π on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "police car" and click π.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "police car" and double-click π. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🚓 |
| HTML hex | 🚓 |
CSS content | "\1F693" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F693}" |
| Python | "\U0001F693" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%9A%93 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :police_car: |
Because π is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the police car emoji mean? +
Shows a police car and represents law enforcement, being pulled over, trouble with authorities, or calling for help in a joking or serious way. Its official Unicode name is "police car".
What does π mean in slang like '5-0'? +
It references police, similar to the slang term '5-0' for cops; people use it to warn others or joke about getting caught.
Is π used to mean someone is in trouble? +
Yes, it's often sent as a joking warning that someone broke a rule or might get caught, not usually to report real danger.
How do I get the police car emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "police car". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π from this page.
What is the Unicode for π? +
The police car emoji is U+1F693. In HTML use 🚓.
Why does π look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.