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October 21, 2010
Which of Your Cars Is Most Likely To Get Ticketed?
By Jen Dunnaway
Editor
Forbes has released a list of cars most likely to get a ticketed, and while many of the candidates aren’t surprising at all (Hummer H2, VW GTI, Grand Prix, AMG Mercedes) the red-Corvette stereotype does not seem to hold true at all. Still, what’s with all the Toyota products that made the list? In any case, it’s no big surprise that what car you drive has an effect on how you’re treated by the cops, and how much of a dick you are in any particular vehicle probably factors in, too. I tend to get harassed by cops the most in my AMC Eagle, I think because it’s loud and kind of jacked-looking. Due to its stance and the way it lunges around, you can’t help but look like you’re driving it aggressively even when you’re not, and it’s got the dirtball-appeal that makes cops double-check for anything that might be amiss.
How about you? Do you tend to get more grief from the cops in any one vehicle more than the others? See the complete Forbes list here.
October 12, 2010
2010 Camaro Burnout Busted By Police
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
Performing for the family get together, this 2010 Camaro was pulled over by police after performing a massive burnout. He get’s lucky though, according to the video description no ticket was issued. That is one cool cop! See more 2010 Camaro hoonage at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
August 23, 2010
Mulholland Miata Busted
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
Just when you think for a second you can drift like Foust through Mulholland, you’ll find California’s finest waiting around the next bend. Read more about the Mulholland Miata at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
August 19, 2010
Falsely Accused Lamborghini SV
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
It was the motorcycle that revved up, not the Lambo, but the Lamborghini still takes the fall. Police seize the vehicle, and then they have to figure out how to drive the thing. Key, clutch, gas: it’s really quite simple. If this was your Lambo, how would you react to this authoritative abuse? Read more about the two part accidental police seizure video at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
August 18, 2010
Car Chase Ends In LAPD Dogpile
By Jen Dunnaway
Editor
Clearly, the problem here is that there aren’t enough cops…
August 13, 2010
Burnout Bandit Busted By Thermal-Imaging Chopper
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
Check out this following video of a suburban hoon being tracked by an Australian police helicopter using the latest thermal imaging technology. You can see everything from the burning tires, hot engine bay, and even a dude taking a leak at 3:20! But do donuts really justify the cost of the chopper? Read more at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
August 4, 2010
Police Crush Another Street Racer
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
In Australia, police crushed a known street racing offender’s vehicle that was deemed a public danger. Unlike Canada’s preemptive crushing policy, this offender was caught three times street racing before being sent to the “Crushinator”. Do you think street racers should be crushed preemptively, the first time they get caught, or after a three-strike offense, or not at all? Read more about the crushing at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
July 16, 2010
Cops: Do You Respect Them or Hate Them?
By Steve Little
SouthernGuy8503
It seems like anytime anything about the police is posted on any blog or forum, there’s always some folks who universally hate cops while others respect them. And yeah, cops are an unavoidable issue for those of us who enjoy our cars and drive fast, so you’ve got to deal with them one way or another. Hit the jump to read on…
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July 7, 2010
Taser Used At Scraping The Coast 2010
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
Don’t tase me bro! A third gen Camaro owner was cited for a burnout and pushed the officer just a little too far. Doing a burnout yet again after being pulled over according to the YouTube witness, this dude was straight up asking for trouble. He then ignores the officer, gets out of the car, and gets a fat fingered shocker right on the asphalt. Was the taser appropriate for this situation? Comment below and read more at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
June 30, 2010
Photo of the Day
By Jen Dunnaway
Editor
There are a ton of really beautiful photos of Scott’s Corolla on his ride page, but this one rules because it shows that our gearhead brethren in New Zealand love taking pics of themselves getting jacked by the cops just as much as we do.
