5. Scion xB Hatchback
Violations: 270% Average Age: 37
% Male: 40%
The Scion xB is popular with young drivers, who are typically more likely to take risks, drive fast, and get tickets. “Lots of the fanboys who get their thrills with the JDM (Japanese domestic market) look of the first xB are the same guys who tune them up to Fast and Furious levels,” Padgett says.
4. Hummer H2/H3 SUV
Violations: 292% Average Age: 46
% Male: 73%
The last time CNBC ran a slideshow of most ticketed vehicles , the infamous Hummer topped the list. It’s still in the running this year, because as Quality Planning notes, it’s popular with men who want to make a statement. “The HUMMER H2 simply eclipses other cars on the highway,” Padgett says. “It's so large, so distinctive, so in your face, it shows up on the ticket pad practically before it passes the instant-on laser gun. Also, HUMMER owners aren't known for their restraint in...well, in anything.”
3. Scion tC Coupe
Violations: 343% Average Age: 30
% Male: 39%
The Scion TC is aimed at younger drivers, just like its cousin, the xB, only sportier. “The Scion tC is today's pony car, and it has a younger buyer than the more expensive Mustangs and Camaros of today. Younger drivers get more tickets for higher speeds. You do the math.”
2. Toyota Camry Solara Coupe
Violations: 349% Average Age: 50
% Male: 39%
Quality Planning reports that its researchers were surprised to see a Camry at #2, but they attribute its position to the convertible factor, saying a convertible may attract more aggressive drivers. “The Toyota Camry makes the list probably on the strength of its raw numbers,” says Padgett. “It's been the best-selling car in America for most of the past decade--and surely, lots of them are used every day for high-mileage, high-speed commutes where time is of the essence.”
1. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible
Violations: 404% Average Age: 53
% Male: 41%
Leading the pack as the "most ticketed" vehicle is this expensive and very fast convertible. “The Mercedes-Benz SL is the classic real-housewives' car,” says Marty Padgett. “At this pay grade, who worries about getting tickets, anyway? There's always a deep pocket to pay them.”
