{"id":153129,"date":"2020-09-21T11:56:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T15:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=153129"},"modified":"2020-09-21T11:57:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T15:57:32","slug":"subaru-wrx-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2020\/09\/subaru-wrx-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Subaru WRX Drivers More Likely to Get Speeding Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Subaru WRX drivers are more likely than any other to get a speeding ticket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Odds are if you\u2019ve gotten behind the wheel, you\u2019ve exceeded the speed limit, and if you do that often enough, you\u2019re likely to attract the attention of the long arm of the law \u2014 and get a speeding ticket. That probability rises if you\u2019re driving a Subaru WRX.<\/p>\n

According to a new study from Insurify.com, drivers of Japanese automakers rally-inspired pocket rocket are 49% more likely to get a speeding ticket. In fact, WRX owners top the website\u2019s list of drivers with a moving violation: 20.49 percent.<\/p>\n

The Subaru WRX actually retains the number-one spot in the rankings for the car model with the most speeding violations. The site speculates that despite the perceptions that Subaru owners are widely considered to be practical and value functionality over flashiness, the WRX\u2019s safety features combined with the vehicle\u2019s performance gives the driver a bit of confidence \u2014 overconfidence even.<\/p>\n

(Drivers take cue about ADAS tech capability from system’s name.)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Subaru and Dodge dominate the top 10 speeding ticket list. (Credit: Insurify.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The WRX isn\u2019t the only Subie in the top 10 list. The Impreza took the third spot with 15.9% of all owners sporting points on their driving record. While taking two of the top three spots is notable, Subaru owners aren\u2019t the biggest leadfoots in the U.S. That title belongs to Dodge owners.<\/p>\n

At first glance, this may not be all that surprising given the number of Hemi-powered variants of the Challenger, Charger and even Durango but it\u2019s a now-defunct model that leads the brand\u2019s pack: the Dodge Dart. The study shows that 15.45% of owners have tickets.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a compact sedan, the Dart has historically made a name for itself as a reliable, sturdy, and safety-conscious vehicle. Even as its marketing skews towards the astute consumer, rather than the speed junkie, Dart drivers still tend to lay heavy on the gas pedal \u2014 their speeding violation rate is 32% higher than the average driver\u2019s,\u201d the site noted.<\/p>\n

(Auto buyers’ customer satisfaction plunges in pandemic.)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The study offered up some interesting insights about U.S. driving habits, including:<\/p>\n

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The Dodge SRT Performance Lineup: 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, 2020 Challenger SRT Super Stock, 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat (left to right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n