GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Pulled Over Car Color

The color most commonly associated with being pulled over by law enforcement is red.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we examine the statistics surrounding car colors and their correlation with being pulled over by law enforcement. From the most frequently targeted white cars to the least pulled over purple cars, we delve into the numbers behind these traffic stops. Understanding how car color plays a role in being pulled over can provide valuable insights for drivers and help in making informed decisions.

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"In 2020, white cars accounted for 19.3% of all cars pulled over, making it the most pulled over color."

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"Red cars are also pulled over frequently since they are 'visible' and 'noticeable', they account for 16% of total pullovers."

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"Black cars, representing 12.4% of all cars, tend to get pulled over more than any other color except for white."

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"Gray cars represent 11.5% of all cars pulled over."

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"Silver cars are also commonly pulled over, accounting for 11.3% of takedowns."

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"Blue cars were found to make up 9.2% of pulled over vehicles."

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"6.3% of brown cars are pulled over."

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"Purple cars have the least minor violation rate at 0.08 compared to the national average."

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"Orange cars, despite their flashy color, made up a mere 4.5% of all cars pulled over."

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"Yellow cars tend to get 19.5% fewer speeding tickets than the average."

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"Maroon cars get pulled over at a rate of 1.3%."

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"The rarest car color, gold, is pulled over at a rate of 0.9%."

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"Lime colored car were pulled over 6% less than average."

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"Roughly 1.4% of turquoise cars are pulled over for speeding."

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"Cars with a metallic finish are ticketed 4% more frequently than non-metallic finished cars."

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"15% of coupes are given traffic violations, compared to 11% of sedans, regardless of the color."

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"Among luxury car owners, those with lighter colored cars are about 6% more likely to be pulled over than those with darker colored cars."

In summary, white cars are the most commonly pulled over color, comprising 19.3% of all pullovers in 2020. Red and black cars also attract a higher rate of traffic stops, with red cars accounting for 16% and black cars for 12.4% of all pullovers. Gray, silver, and blue cars are also frequently targeted, while purple and yellow cars tend to receive fewer speeding tickets than average. Notably, gold cars are the least likely to be pulled over, with a rate of 0.9%. The type of car, such as coupes or sedans, and the color of luxury vehicles further influence the likelihood of being stopped by law enforcement.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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