Originally appeared on Automoblog.net

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YourMechanic has released a study that delved into which cars are the most and least ticketed for all kinds of traffic violations like speeding, illegal parking, driving with headlights off, and running red lights. The study analyzed vehicles according to subtypes – luxury cars, midsize, compacts, sports cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and subcompacts – and found the most ticketed and least ticketed vehicles within each section.
The data was based on an earlier study from Insurance.com.
The Lexus ES 300 came out on top in terms of violations, with a whopping 33.4% of owners picking up some kind of ticket. The Nissan 350Z was in close pursuit with 32.5% of owners incurring a violation. The Buick Encore is the least ticketed vehicle at a minuscule 3.2% of owners. The relatively compact size of the Lexus ES 300 may account for more reckless driving behavior compared to the bulk of the Buick SUV, which could encourage safer driving on the roads. The results are incredibly revealing and shed some light on just what kinds of cars and what kinds of drivers are picking up tickets. For example, the highest ticketed minivan was the Ford Windstar at 19.9% of owners, but still significantly lower than the most ticketed cars in every other section.
Most & Least Ticketed Luxury Car
The Lexus ES 300 is the leading luxury car (as well as for overall tickets), but it?s also interesting...