Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Do HUMMER drivers get more tickets?

    Green Hummer

    ISO Quality and Planning, which does studies for insurance companies, found that Hummer drivers are four times more likely to get a ticket than the average driver. Nobody has any concrete reason why this is, but some guesses include a misplaced sense of power or an inability to notice road signs and hazards due to an elevated driving position. Of course, it could also be that due to the brand's subconscious negative baggage that police officers are more likely to give Hummer drivers a ticket than a warning.

    Other vehicles that are more likely to be involved in a road violation include the Scion tC, xA, and xB. Those vehicles often find themselves being driven by younger drivers who typically get more tickets anyway. Surprising, though, is the fact that the Toyota Solara and Subaru Outback also made the list. Not exactly barn burners, there. Interestingly, eight out of the 10 least ticketed vehicles come from General Motors, while six of the 10 most ticketed vehicles come from Toyota. Hit the jump to view the entire list of the most and least ticketed vehicles from the Quality and Planning study. Thanks for the tip, Droids1!

    [Source: Newsday]

    Most ticketed vehicles:
    Hummer H2, H3
    Scion tC
    Scion xB
    Mercedes CLK63AMG
    Toyota Solara Coupe
    Mercedes CLS63AMG
    Scion xA
    Subaru Outback
    Audi A4
    Toyota Matrix

    Least ticketed vehicles:
    Jaguar XJ
    Chevrolet Suburban
    Chevrolet Tahoe
    Chevrolet C/K 2500/3500 pickup
    Buick Park Avenue
    Mazda 6
    Buick Ranier SUV
    Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan
    Buick Lucerne
    GMC Sierra C1500 pickupSource URL: http://automotivetrendnews.blogspot.com/2009/01/do-hummer-drivers-get-more-tickets.html
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