Which Cars Get Pulled Over the Most? Drivers Share Surprising Insights
by AutoExpert | 2 May, 2025
Everybody hates seeing those flashing lights in the rearview mirror. A recent survey asked drivers which vehicles seem to attract the most police attention, and the answers weren't exactly shocking.
Red Cars Really Do Get Pulled Over More
It's not just an urban legend. One driver reported switching between red and green vehicles with the exact same driving habits - the green truck was practically "invisible" while the red cars constantly got tickets. Another driver faced six police stops in just three years with their red GTI.
Flashy Coupes Draw Unwanted Attention
Sports cars with fancy wheels and loud exhausts are basically rolling invitations for traffic stops. A BMW 325is owner mentioned getting pulled over annually for infractions they swear never happened - like supposedly running stop signs they definitely stopped at.
Loud Exhausts = Frequent Stops
One Ford Lightning owner with a modified exhaust system got pulled over 1-2 times monthly for dubious reasons like "driving aggressively" or crossing yellow lines without evidence. The truck was apparently such a cop magnet that the person who bought it got pulled over just two hours after driving it home.
The Subaru WRX Club
WRX owners report constant police attention compared to other vehicles they've driven. Similarly, work trucks often attract lingering police presence in certain neighborhoods.
Other Police Magnets
Cheap Maseratis flooding the secondary market seem to be getting frequent pull-overs, likely due to their distinctive exhaust notes. Out-of-state plates are also targets since drivers are unlikely to return to contest tickets. And political bumper stickers opposing local sentiment can make any car a target - one driver stopped getting pulled over entirely after removing politically charged stickers from their vehicle.
The Untouchables: White Work Trucks
According to drivers, the vehicles that seem to fly under the radar most consistently are plain white pickup trucks, especially those that look like work vehicles. Unless they're doing something truly dangerous, these practical-looking trucks apparently get a free pass from most traffic enforcement.
