This rally-inspired icon holds the crown. With 49% more speeding tickets than the national average, according to Insurify, its turbocharged engine and sporty handling tempt drivers to push the limits.
The percentage of Subaru WRZ drivers with at least one citation on their record stands at 18.80%. Fortunately for its drivers, the vehicle has proven itself as a top safety pick.
Although discontinued in 2016, this sporty coupe still gets noticed. Due to its powerful V6 engine and sleek design, it snagged an average of 45% more speeding tickets. Nearly 18% of Hyundai Genesis drivers have at least one speeding ticket.
Since its discontinuation, the Genesis is now a brand of its own, no longer bearing the Hyundai name. However, it's basically the same thing - a luxury version of a Hyundai.
This modern muscle car boasts a 43% higher likelihood of being pulled over. Its twin-turbo V6 and aggressive styling make it a magnet for lead-footed drivers.
As a performance sports car at an affordable price, it’s not too surprising to see this one make the list. An astounding 16.58% of Stinger drivers have at least one speeding ticket.
Don't let its everyday look fool you. The Mazda3 sees 42% more speeding tickets thanks to its zoom-zoom spirit. Its responsive handling begs for spirited driving.
About 16% of Mazda3 drivers are being dealt at least one speed speeding ticket, making it one of the worst offenders on the road. Interestingly, the Mazda5 is the “best-behaved” model according to Insurify.
A muscle car legend produced in the ‘60s and ‘70s, the GTO has attracted plenty of attention and plenty of speeding tickets. Its powerful engines made it a natural for lead-footed drivers.
Around 32.7% of GTO drivers have reported a violation on their record, according to Cheat Sheet. It’s worth noting that it was the only classic American muscle car on the list.
With a roaring Hemi engine and imposing presence, the Charger’s muscle car persona translates to more traffic stops. Around 32.1% of Dodge Chargers end up getting pulled over, according to Forbes, giving it one of the worst ticket rates in the country.
The most current base model, the 2024 Dodge Charger SXT, features a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with 300 horsepower. This model has the most citations, and it's not even the most powerful one.
This quirky hatchback gets 35% more speeding tickets, according to Insurify. Its turbocharged engine and unique three-door design might make some drivers feel the need for speed.
The share of vehicles with a speeding ticket is around 14.65%. While not quite as high as the Genesis, it’s still a significant number. Tickets aside, around 28.1% of these cars at least receive some kind of warning, according to Insurance.com.
A hot hatch icon, the Golf GTI tempts drivers with its turbocharged punch. Statistics show it receives over 36% more speeding tickets than average, likely due to its sporty spirit.
While it doesn’t look like it, the Golf GTI packs a pretty big punch. When equipped with a 241-horsepower engine, the Volkswagen Golf GTI can go from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds.
This affordable rear-wheel-drive coupe was known for drifting and spirited driving. Comparative to the national average, drivers of the Scion FR-S are getting nearly 41% more speeding tickets.
About 32.6% of Scion FR-S drivers have reported a violation on their record, and on top of that, around 16% of drivers have at least one speeding ticket.
The WRX's tamer sibling still sees over 36% more speeding tickets than the national average. Its all-wheel-drive grip and sporty nature might be too tempting for some drivers.
According to the data, 14.8% of Impreza drivers have a speeding violation on their records. Nevertheless, the vehicle has a great reputation for being affordable and safe—with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating.
