Some cars just draw more attention than others.
However, this is the kind of attention that no driver seeks.
Insurance.com has released a survey of the 20 most-ticketed cars and trucks with the highest percentage of traffic violations, as reported by MLive.com.
The number one most-ticketed vehicle?
The Lexus ES 300 sedan was number one, and was ticketed 33 percent of the time. Rounding out the top five were the Nissan 350Z (33 percent), Dodge Charger SE/SXT (32 percent), Volkswagen Jetta GL (31 percent) and Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS/LT (31 percent).
The sporty Nissan 350Z being the second most-ticketed vehicle isn't too surprising, considering its sleek and attention-grabbing look. The same goes for the rugged, aggressive look of the revved-up Charger. However, the Jetta being fourth on the Top 20 list is surprising, because, for all intents and purposes, it's a sporty, but calm, family sedan. It's strange that it's so high on the list.
The first truck that pops up on the list? The Toyota Tacoma at number 10, being ticketed 30 percent of the time.
To put this survey together, Insurance.com gathered traffic violation data and insurance claims from 331 vehicle models and 323,349 drivers between Jan. 1, 2014 through Feb. 1, 2016. Furthermore, MLive.com accounted for models with upwards of 250 insurance quotes each.
On the flip-side, Insurance.com also compiled a survey documenting the 10 least-ticketed vehicles.
Number one on that list?
The Buick Encore SUV was number one, and was ticketed three percent of the time within the same duration. Rounding out the top five least-ticketed vehicles was the Lexus IS350 (three percent), Acura ILX (six percent), Cadillac ATS (six percent) and Chevy Express (eight percent).
For each survey, Insurance.com didn't specify the years of the automakers' models mentioned, which is significant, considering car manufacturers frequently change the exteriors of vehicles.
What did you find to be the most interesting fact on either of these lists? Tech Times found it interesting that a few of the models on the most-ticketed vehicles survey tend to be associated with street racing. Delving further into that, it would be intriguing to see if there's a possible connection to those vehicles being ticketed more frequently than others.
If you're currently in the market for a new vehicle, will you consider the findings of both these surveys?
