Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? in General Questions http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20425695 en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:39:49 EDT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:39:49 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463345 doglover : Red cars are more apt to catch a cops eye.

I've gotten speeding tickets in several colored cars, but never in my cranberry red '71 chevelle. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20463345 Sat, 10 May 2008 22:22:41 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20444685 Cabal :
said by Mele20 See Profile :

said by disconnected :

said by capecoddah See Profile :

Red cars are bad luck.
'Used Cars' 1990. If you've seen the movie you'll get it.
My experience with other drivers hitting me in the rear since owning a red SUV seems to parallel that statement.

There seems to be problem with people not seeing the color red and slamming into me while stopped in traffic, at red lights. I was hit five times in four years, by inattentive drivers, since I bought a RED SUV. I was NEVER hit when I had a silver colored vehicle prior, or the many other vehicles prior to that.
Red cars are the number 1 color to be stolen and that is where the higher auto insurance comes from. I never got stopped more by the police in my red Honda SI hatchback but it was constantly vandalized both at my condo and when parked at the mall, grocery store, etc. Plus, it was stolen from my parking stall when it was a little over 8 years old. It was never recovered.

That is also the only car I have had where I was constantly stopped and people were begging to buy it. The police told me, when I reported the various vandalizations which amounted to $5000 over several years that my insurance paid for repairs, that red Hondas are the most vandalized car in Hawaii. Most everyone here has a white car...you usually have to special order colored cars as the dealers carry usually just white and a few black and silver cars so I guess red really stands out and invites problems. It is a very unlucky color.
A clue for you: the plural of "anecdote" isn't "data."
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Red cars are the number 1 color to be stolen and that is where the higher auto insurance comes from.


Links to prove this MMC??????

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Most everyone here has a white car


Did you conduct this survey or out of boredom or look outside and count white cars all day?
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said by Mele20 See Profile :

Red cars are the number 1 color to be stolen and that is where the higher auto insurance comes from.
And you got facts to backup that statement? Or is that another rant?

I've owned one red car, it was unlucky however the insurance premium was the same even if the car was any other color.
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I see all variations of the colors being pulled over daily and if red is supposedly pulled over more often it does not seem to be happening here.
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said by disconnected :

said by capecoddah See Profile :

Red cars are bad luck.
'Used Cars' 1990. If you've seen the movie you'll get it.
My experience with other drivers hitting me in the rear since owning a red SUV seems to parallel that statement.

There seems to be problem with people not seeing the color red and slamming into me while stopped in traffic, at red lights. I was hit five times in four years, by inattentive drivers, since I bought a RED SUV. I was NEVER hit when I had a silver colored vehicle prior, or the many other vehicles prior to that.
Red cars are the number 1 color to be stolen and that is where the higher auto insurance comes from. I never got stopped more by the police in my red Honda SI hatchback but it was constantly vandalized both at my condo and when parked at the mall, grocery store, etc. Plus, it was stolen from my parking stall when it was a little over 8 years old. It was never recovered.

That is also the only car I have had where I was constantly stopped and people were begging to buy it. The police told me, when I reported the various vandalizations which amounted to $5000 over several years that my insurance paid for repairs, that red Hondas are the most vandalized car in Hawaii. Most everyone here has a white car...you usually have to special order colored cars as the dealers carry usually just white and a few black and silver cars so I guess red really stands out and invites problems. It is a very unlucky color.
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said by disconnected :

said by capecoddah See Profile :

Red cars are bad luck.
'Used Cars' 1990. If you've seen the movie you'll get it.
My experience with other drivers hitting me in the rear since owning a red SUV seems to parallel that statement.

There seems to be problem with people not seeing the color red and slamming into me while stopped in traffic, at red lights. I was hit five times in four years, by inattentive drivers, since I bought a RED SUV. I was NEVER hit when I had a silver colored vehicle prior, or the many other vehicles prior to that.
hah my mom says tan colors suck since they blend in.. she was hit long time ago in a tan colored car..
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said by capecoddah See Profile :

Red cars are bad luck.
'Used Cars' 1990. If you've seen the movie you'll get it.
My experience with other drivers hitting me in the rear since owning a red SUV seems to parallel that statement.

There seems to be problem with people not seeing the color red and slamming into me while stopped in traffic, at red lights. I was hit five times in four years, by inattentive drivers, since I bought a RED SUV. I was NEVER hit when I had a silver colored vehicle prior, or the many other vehicles prior to that.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20437994 Tue, 06 May 2008 01:23:25 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20437905 Subaru :
said by 3SGTE See Profile :

Man, I halve ploof!
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I've owned my 1994, dark red BMW 325 for just over 3 years and got my first speeding ticket last thursday (was doing 85 in a 65 with traffic, it was written for 80 in a 65).

My driving habits were the same all the way through - generally going with traffic, even if that meant going 15-20 over the speed limit.

I'm not sure if some are pulled over much more often than others, but I generally see nicer cars pulled over more often than beaters, even in Oakland.
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He got that car as a graduation present and for being rated the #2 AutoShop student in the State of Ohio '89-90. :D :D :D
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Still love the looks of that '71 Mustang. :D
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said by LadyL See Profile :

When my son was in his Senior year in High School, we bought him a brand new red '90 Mustang.
Can I call you mommy?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20435450 Mon, 05 May 2008 16:23:41 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20435422 PolarBear :
said by davidcb13 See Profile :

You drive a WRX and have never been pulled over?....impressive
Like Derspankster See Profile said, "I was careful where I hammered it."]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20435422 Mon, 05 May 2008 16:19:25 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20435195 sailor : The key is not to bring attention to yourself when driving...And a bright red car will bring more attention to you than a plain looking silver car.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20435195 Mon, 05 May 2008 15:43:28 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20434657 inteller :
said by LadyL See Profile :

Hope this works.
Here is a red Mustang that my son restored while in High School. Never once got a ticket. He still has that car too...but doesn't drive it.
well of course he doesnt get pulled over. it is a Mustang II :o :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20434657 Mon, 05 May 2008 13:54:02 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20434533 KrK : Right... but that doesn't answer the question if their gaze (unknowingly) falls more often on bright red vehicles.

Notice that same study said Silver and White cars seemed under ticketed for their numbers....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20434533 Mon, 05 May 2008 13:27:57 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20433137 fixrman : True enough. Knowing as many troopers and local police as I do, they have all said they ticket bad drivers rather than car colors. Makes sense enough to me. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20433137 Mon, 05 May 2008 07:02:19 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20433045 KrK : Very small study, however.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20433045 Mon, 05 May 2008 05:36:00 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20432551 Hayward :
said by 8744675 See Profile :

I've heard the red car myth for a long time, and think it's just that...a myth. Most of my cars have been red
Yeah but BIG difference between a RED Toyota Camre and a RED Corvette or Porsche, let alone a Ferrari

Vs the more sedate colors of the same cars... again (especially male) those that buy red are likely show off BMOC types that just get themselves in trouble any ways... just makes it more obvious.
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I think the basis of the myth is because the color red is supposed to trigger aggressive behavior, which may cause aggressive driving, which probably makes someone more prone to being stopped. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430602 Sun, 04 May 2008 15:51:41 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430449 lhamp : That's scary! Not the car, but your Son. He could be a twin of my Son. I need to dig up a Pic and compare side by side. Spooky!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430449 Sun, 04 May 2008 15:09:58 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430423 lhamp : what catches his eye first a bright RED Corvette or a silver or pearl blue.
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LOL! My Cop Son owns a "Bright RED 2005 Corvette". ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430423 Sun, 04 May 2008 15:04:33 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430237 MooJohn : I know quite a few LEOs and they all say it doesn't matter. They're looking for the guy driving like an ass and don't really care what color the car is or what kind it is.

Besides, the radar/laser gives them a hit long before they get any kind of ID on what the car is. I've had many different colors of cars, most with a turbo & other speed-inducing goodies. I bought my first red car after more than 15 years and have had no extra interest from the law. It's a turbo Subaru too :D

This might have been an issue years ago when most tickets were "guestimated" by eye but today they have a lot more to do than target red cars.
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I get pulled over more in the durango (4) than I do in the impala (0), I was speeding in both vehicles so I deserved it every time.
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said by Subaru See Profile :

I say no my mothers says yes.. She is debating over the car i'm getting since it's already hard enough to find them in a sedan she says red is not a good color and I'm going to get pulled over a lot of times.

I don't see any proof. Anyone agree with me?
Yeah, my candy apple red sports car did. It was a pretty cool car. It was a Gran Prix GT SE. Never got a ticket and the sunroof was great. Now, I drive a BMW but it is dark blue.
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said by expert007 See Profile :

Fact: Cars covered in blood have a disproportionally high rate of being pulled over.
fact: bears eat beats
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Here is a red Mustang that my son restored while in High School. Never once got a ticket. He still has that car too...but doesn't drive it.
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I earned all of it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20429243 Sun, 04 May 2008 08:35:26 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20429237 fixrman : I do. The color car most ticketed, in a "statistical study" per Snopes, is gray.

Colors]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20429237 Sun, 04 May 2008 08:32:12 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20429099 Axekick : I have often read claims that support your mothers claim. I also have an uncle who is retired from the state police and he says it is a fact that red cars are more likely to be ticketed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20429099 Sun, 04 May 2008 06:40:18 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20429076 Hayward :
said by exocet_cm See Profile :

Yeah. Here in Louisiana the motor vehicle is an extension of your home, so I guess it would have "more rights" than other places...
As far as searching it without permission, true in most states... of course that is going to attract more attention and get you held for a warrant if they really feel probable cause.... as far as just stopping you has nothing to do with it.
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said by lhamp See Profile :

Red, Black, White, Pink. Makes no difference. You speed the color of your vehichle makes no difference.
Sure that is the stock answer, but now rephrase the question and ask kimask him what catches his eye first a bright RED Corvette or a silver or pearl blue one?
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20429074 Sun, 04 May 2008 05:57:55 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20428346 exocet_cm : Yeah. Here in Louisiana the motor vehicle is an extension of your home, so I guess it would have "more rights" than other places...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20428346 Sat, 03 May 2008 23:08:01 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20428194 wierdo :
said by exocet_cm See Profile :

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What makes you think that an officer needs reasonable suspicion to pull you over?


The fact that it is federal law and protected by the 4th amendment in our Constitution.
You'd think so, but you'd be wrong, at least according to the Supreme Court. Driving is a privilege, you see, and merely stopping you to make sure you are licensed and insured is not a search according to the bright minds in DC. (sort of like perusing your bags in an airport isn't a "search" according to the same bright fellows)

And people say Clinton got loose with the English language.

P.S. They can't go rooting through your car unless they "smell" something or see something in plain sight or have other reasonable suspicion, but they can bring out a dog to do the smelling for them, so long as they can get the dog there before they conclude the traffic stop and don't unreasonably delay that conclusion.

In some states you have more protection from the state/local law enforcement, but your rights are severely limited at the hands of federal officers when traveling upon a public highway, even as a passenger.
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What makes you think that an officer needs reasonable suspicion to pull you over?


The fact that it is federal law and protected by the 4th amendment in our Constitution.
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I heard the same thing though about red cars, I guess they might catch the eye more, not sure.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427984 Sat, 03 May 2008 21:38:10 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427950 capecoddah : Red cars are bad luck.
'Used Cars' 1990. If you've seen the movie you'll get it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427950 Sat, 03 May 2008 21:30:17 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427782 wierdo :
said by exocet_cm See Profile :

Why would a law enforcement officer have Reasonable Suspicion to stop a RED car? We were just talking about this a few days ago.
What makes you think that an officer needs reasonable suspicion to pull you over? In most, if not all states, they can pull you over just to check whether you have insurance.

Many states have done away with yearly inspections so that an officer can pull you over at any time and do a roadside inspection.

That doesn't mean they can look at you, think you look like a hippie, and pull you over as a pretext to stick his nose in your car, but proving that it was really just a pretext is difficult at best.

BTW, I've been pulled over in cars every color of the rainbow, except red, but I've never owned a red car. ;)
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My favorite time was when I thought a Z28 wanted to race. I had the hammer all the way to the floor and had pulled away pretty far, until he flipped his cherries on. He was cool about it and it was the only time I didn't mind getting a ticket. They like using unmarked cars in this area. I'm in no hurry to get anywhere nowadays. :)
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Not proof, but I probably wouldn't tempt fate again in a red car :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427174 Sat, 03 May 2008 18:23:01 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426976 clarue : I have a torch red corvette and the police watch me very closely. So I would have to say yes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426976 Sat, 03 May 2008 17:32:19 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426950 lhamp : I'm saying BS. I have a red (cranberry) Dodge Charger Hemi that hauls ass. Have I abused speed limits. LOL. Have I ever been pulled over because my car is red? Not.
My Son is a cop for Atlanta PD and I ask him about this and he said BS. Red, Black, White, Pink. Makes no difference. You speed the color of your vehichle makes no difference. You will get pulled over. Of course in Atlanta if you drive 105 on 285 nobody pays attention anyway. It's the nature of the beast.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426950 Sat, 03 May 2008 17:24:52 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426784 Hayward :
said by Subaru See Profile :

I don't see any proof. Anyone agree with me?
Likely has more to do with the character of many (not saying all) who buy red sport/hot cars.

Show off
Fast
Agressive BMOC types.
Lead foots
hot off the line/light

Things like that, who just do things to attract attention, and often illegal (speeding, etc)
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426784 Sat, 03 May 2008 16:42:25 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426757 KickMe : While I believe Snopes, I have to say that I have only had 2 tickets in my 40+ years of driving and both were for speed in a red Camaro.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426757 Sat, 03 May 2008 16:35:20 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426520 powerage66 : No. I have had my red Firebird for more than 10 years and I have been pulled over 1 time, on an interstate in Kentucky. Then again, I abide by the rules of the road, don't speed except for 5 miles over the speed limit, I use my turn signals, and all that jazz. My insurance is reasonable, under 65 a month for 9 months. I had a blue Camero years ago, and I got pulled over more in that car than any other.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426520 Sat, 03 May 2008 15:34:56 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426500 Tzale :
said by Subaru See Profile :

I say no my mothers says yes.. She is debating over the car i'm getting since it's already hard enough to find them in a sedan she says red is not a good color and I'm going to get pulled over a lot of times.

I don't see any proof. Anyone agree with me?
I've heard that also... I guess it attracts the eye more since most cars are either silver, black or beige nowadays.

Then again most cars being used for street racing appear to be black or black these days...

Basically the logic is that you're going to attract a cops attention if you're speeding and he needs to pick one car out of many to stop. Just like if I was on my motorcycle, the cop would probably try to stop me since we're "different" and attract attention.

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Since he was the top student in AutoShop, he decided to paint it Big Bird yellow. He got pulled over many times, but not for speeding! The City and State and Sheriff's men were really into that color! They knew who he was and requested that he paint their own cars that color - got paid nicely for it too! :D It was because yellow wasn't a 'natural color' for cars at that time. Then, about 6 months later, his bosses at one of the local auto dealership started getting requests for Big Bird yellow cars - any make...just as long as it was that color. Apparently these people 'saw' this yellow car around town and thought it looked extremely fascinating! This was my son's car they saw. The people at Ford, GM and other automakers started getting requests for cars in that color...all because of my son! :D Or I'd like to think so. ;)
He is now 36 and still misses that car (sold it after his 1st son was born).
He never did get a ticket driving that car - and he did speed at times. :D :D :D
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It doesn't seem incredible to me that this sort of perceptual bias would seep into a law enforcement job. Doesn't seem incredible to me at all.

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said by Subaru See Profile :

I say no my mothers says yes.. She is debating over the car i'm getting since it's already hard enough to find them in a sedan she says red is not a good color and I'm going to get pulled over a lot of times.

I don't see any proof. Anyone agree with me?
Why would a law enforcement officer have Reasonable Suspicion to stop a RED car? We were just talking about this a few days ago.

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Reasonable suspicion is a legal standard in United States law that a person has been, is, or is about to be, engaged in criminal activity based on specific and articulable facts and inferences. It is the basis for an investigatory or Terry stop by the police and requires less evidence than probable cause, the legal requirement for arrests and warrants. Reasonable suspicion is evaluated using the "reasonable person" or "reasonable officer" standard, in which said person in the same circumstances could reasonably believe a person has been, is, or is about to be, engaged in criminal activity;
»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reasonable_suspicion


So, according to our training, and the definition, how would the color of the car indicate a crime has, is, or is going to be committed? There is none.
Now, this doesn't mean the LEO won't follow the car until a violation does occur and then make a stop.
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I drive an older model red Audi that still looks as if she just rolled off the showroom floor. I am not sure if it is the fact that it is a European car driving around in American-Muscle territory, or the bright red color that draws attention. I do know after the second time being pulled over, I slapped on a Confederate Flag novelty plate on the front and I have yet to be pulled over since.

I did hire an attorney, and both of the tickets were dismissed. These small towns are really corrupt, and I am missing NY real bad!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426198 Sat, 03 May 2008 14:22:22 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426141 sailor :
said by Subaru See Profile :

I say no my mothers says yes.. She is debating over the car i'm getting since it's already hard enough to find them in a sedan she says red is not a good color and I'm going to get pulled over a lot of times.

I don't see any proof. Anyone agree with me?
Listen to your Mamma.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426141 Sat, 03 May 2008 14:05:44 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426073 expert007 : Fact: Cars covered in blood have a disproportionally high rate of being pulled over.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426073 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:49:52 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426000 Subaru : I never seen a red car get pulled over here in awhile and thats on the highway or in town..

but I see many other colors speed like silver or black...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426000 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:36:24 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425984 KrK : I've always heard yes, and the logic behind the argument is because the eye is attracted to the bright colors.... while the other colors (eg white) tend more to blend in.

The idea being if an officer is watching a flow of traffic, his eye will naturally be drawn to the bright red colored vehicle....

There's been some studies regarding car color and accidents--- but not one I'm aware of about car colors and pull overs/tickets etc.

Apparently there is some evidence that car color can effect accident rates or severity--- probably linked to visibility.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425984 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:33:37 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425981 Kayrac : theres no actual facts to support that

BUT i'm fairly sure if you've ever seen a 'arrest me red' car, it caught your attention, if it catches your attention, chances are it will catch a cop's attention

goes for any car really]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425981 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:32:30 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425967 davidcb13 :
said by Cabal See Profile :

There are enough people speeding excessively or doing otherwise stupid or illegal things on the road there's no reason for cops to target cars of any particular color. I've driven bright red cars exclusively for the past 15 years (currently on an '06 WRX) and never been pulled over.
You drive a WRX and have never been pulled over?....impressive ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425967 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:29:39 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425916 Cabal : There are enough people speeding excessively or doing otherwise stupid or illegal things on the road there's no reason for cops to target cars of any particular color. I've driven bright red cars exclusively for the past 15 years (currently on an '06 WRX) and never been pulled over.
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Claim: Red cars are ticketed for speeding more often than vehicles of other colors.

Status: False.
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Bankrate.com advises:

One myth says that insurance companies charge higher premiums for red cars. Allstate and Progressive say that a car's color has no bearing on the premiums they charge.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425695 Sat, 03 May 2008 12:20:46 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425625 bbrcat : Some further thoughts...
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And some fun stuff to...
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said by Subaru See Profile :

I say no my mothers says yes.. She is debating over the car i'm getting since it's already hard enough to find them in a sedan she says red is not a good color and I'm going to get pulled over a lot of times.

I don't see any proof. Anyone agree with me?
I was watching a talk but show don't remember which one it's been years ago. There was a retired state police deputy on the program that have written a book on traffic enforcement and what to look for.
He said if a black car and a red car was speeding the law would pull over the red car. He said they associate red color as being fast and are probably always will be speeding more then a black car.
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Arrest Me Red, on a Corvette or Mustang will usually do it. :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425606 Sat, 03 May 2008 11:50:00 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425607 Subaru : I got pulled over in a black car because but thats because it was something unrelated and I was not speeding.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425607 Sat, 03 May 2008 11:50:00 EDT Re: Do red cars get pulled over more then any other color? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425600 timcuth : I don't know. I was pulled over a couple of times when I drove a red 1966 Mustang as a teenager. I always deserved it.

I drove a "Laser Red" (it was really, really red) 2003 Saab 9-3 Turbo Sport Sedan from late 2002 through last summer. I frequently drove pretty fast. I was never pulled over in it.

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I don't see any proof. Anyone agree with me?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20425582 Sat, 03 May 2008 11:39:00 EDT