Insurify’s research finds that, on average, 7.1% of all drivers receive speeding citations. Every car brand on this list has more speeding citations than the national average.
Insights
- Infiniti was the No. 1 car brand cited for speeding, with 8.7% of drivers receiving a citation.
- All 10 of the most-cited makes are foreign car brands, with five Japanese brands, three German brands, and two Korean brands.
- Of the 10 most-cited models, the BMW i3 speeds the most overall, with 17.6% of its drivers having speeding citations on their record. The i3 is also the only model on the top 10 worst offenders list that isn’t a high-performance internal combustion engine sports car. It’s a fully electric car, unlike the others on this list.
- The three brands that speed the least are Cadillac, with 5.4% of drivers cited, Tesla, with 5% of drivers cited, and Volvo, with 2.7% of drivers cited.
Most Ticketed Drivers (%) By Brand
| Rank | Brand | Share of Drivers with Speeding Ticket | Worst Offender (Model) | Best Behaved (Model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infiniti | 8.70% | G37 (10.7%) | QX60 (5.2%) |
| 2 | Scion (discontinued) | 8.40% | FR-S (13.7%) | xA (4.3%) |
| 3 | Volkswagen | 8.30% | Golf GTI (11.1%) | Touareg (4.8%) |
| 4 | Subaru | 8.00% | WRX (13.6%) | Ascent (1.9%) |
| 5 | Mazda | 7.70% | MX-5 Miata (9.2%) | Mazda5 (4.3%) |
| 6 | Audi | 7.60% | S4 (14.6%) | SQ5 (1.5%) |
| 7 | Kia | 7.60% | Stinger (13.4%) | Soul EV (5.0%) |
| 8 | Honda | 7.50% | S2000 (10.8%) | CR-V (5%) |
| 9 | BMW | 7.40% | i3 (17.6%) | Z4 (4.5%) |
| 10 | Hyundai | 7.40% | Genesis Coupe (13.4%) | Santa Fe XL (3.9%) |
| N/A | National Average | 7.10% | – | – |
The car brands that boast the most speeding tickets may seem surprising at first glance, but a closer look at the worst offenders for each brand provides some answers. All 10 of the worst offenders are either high-performance sporty vehicles or beloved for how fun they are to drive. It may be that speeders are choosing zippy cars with powerful engines — rather than the cars tempting otherwise safe drivers to put the pedal to the metal.
No matter what kind of car you drive, remember that you’re not the only vehicle on the road. All drivers should respect posted speed limits — not only to protect themselves and their vehicles but also to keep others safe on the road. Your enjoyment of a powerful engine is less important than safety.
Source: Insurify
