Top 10 Cars Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket

Whoever said that out of control teenagers are the greatest threat to drivers out there better read this report released by verisk analytics about a month ago. " The study examines which vehicles makes and models are more likely to get a ticket. The results are based on the number of tickets per 100,000 miles driven.

On top of the list is the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The average driver for the car is 52 and I say if you can afford the $102,600 car, you can afford the tickets.

The third vehicle most likely to get a ticket is the Scion TC and the average driver is 30 years-old although the car is marketed to first-time buyers. These cars are pretty common on the street and many on them are modified. There is a wide range of aftermarket parts for it and even Tanner Foust races a heavily moded one.



This is the list of the 10 most likely cars to get a ticket:

1. Mercedez-Benz SL-Class
2. Toyota Camry/Solara
3. Scion TC
4. Hummer H2/H3
5. Scion XB
6. Mercedez-Benz CLS-63 AMG
7. Acura Integra
8. Pontiac Grand Prix
9. Mercedez-Benz CLK 63 AMG
10. Volkswagen GTI

Some of these cars are not the speeding bullets that one sees on the road everyday. I was expecting to see more aggressive vehicles such as the Subaru WRX STI or even Nissan's 350Z model. What makes the Toyota Camry/Solara number two on the list? One could assume that it is a pretty common car but so are the Honda Accord and Civic and they are not in the top 10.

These are the 10 vehicles least likely to receive a ticket.

1. Buick Rainier
2. Mazda Tribute
3. Chevrolet C/K - 3500/2500
4. Kia Spectra
5. Buick Lacrosse
6. Saturn Aura Hybrid
7. Oldsmobile Silhouette
8. Chevrolet Uplander
9. Hyundai Tucson
10. Pontiac Vibe

The lowest average age for any car in the top 10 most likely to be ticketed is the TC's 30 year-old average driver. So what's all the buzz about teenagers and people in their twenties driving like maniacs? I say the octane-driven desire does not discriminate based on age. Young or old, man or woman we rev or die!

Top Gear Comes to America?

Any car enthusiast knows that TopGear is one of the greatest automotive shows of history. These guys are awesome at what they do and although a little goofy at times they always give realistic reviews of cars that range from an everyday car like a corolla to the super desired supercars like a Veyron.



Even though the series has been introduced to America twice, both times it has been unsuccessful because of low ratings. Well, starting on November 21st TopGear will be aired in the History Channel and it will be hosted by Comedian Adam Ferrara, professional drfter Tanner Foust and auto racing analyst Rutledge Wood. On a recent review by insideline the show is rated as only OK and not really worthy of carrying the straightforward-yet-fun style that has made TopGear a hit since it was first aired in 1977.


One of my favorite shows was Tanner's Supercars exposed. This show had some of the best cars out there and this guy drove them like there was no tomorrow. I remember vividly that shootout episode where a souped up Viper span out while doing over 100 mph, check it out!


I look forward to watching the American version of TopGear (and I know the revordie fans do too) even though I've read nothing but negative or neutral reviews on line whose common denominator is that the show is OK but it needs to mature. Be sure to tune in and/or set your DVR, for Sunday November 21st at 10PM on the History Channel.