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Have you ever wondered what would be like to be a highway patrol officer? Do you imagine cruising around looking for speeding drivers and suspicious motorists? Well, even though it looks easy, it’s far from it. Each day, there are hundreds of millions of cars roaming the streets of America with thousands of police officers controlling the traffic.<\/p>\n
So what makes them pull over certain cars? Today, you will find out in our list of the top 30 cars that are cop magnets and will probably get you pulled over. As you’ve probably guessed, cops don’t like street racing cars, overly-customized vehicles, or suspicious cars. So keep reading to learn about what you shouldn’t be driving if you want to pass cops unnoticed.<\/p>\n One of the most popular Restomod companies is California-based ICON4x4. The company has risen to fame by building classic Jeeps and Land Cruisers with modern engines, trick suspension kits, matte paint, and several other notable features. However, one of their most successful products is the ICON BR, short for Bronco. The basis for this project is a first-generation Ford Bronco, a classic SUV from the late ’60s. Due to its compact dimensions, all-wheel drive, and powerful engine, the Bronco was a common choice back in the day.<\/p>\n But ICON wanted to enhance every aspect and introduce the classic shape to 21st century standards. So owner Jonathan Ward teamed up with designer Camilo Prado to present the ultimate Bronco. They equipped it with the new Ford Coyote 5.0-liter V8, a fully-adjustable suspension kit, and a five-speed manual transmission. It also got ABS brakes and numerous other modifications. The basic design stayed the same, so the ICON BR still looks like a classic Ford Bronco but drives like a supercar. ICON will happily build a Bronco with your name on it, but have in mind the waiting list is over a year long and prices start just shy of $200,000.<\/p>\n If you follow the custom car scene and the annual SEMA Show, you probably know about the Ringbrothers. Founded by brothers Jim and Mike Ring in Spring Green, Wisconsin, this custom shop is responsible for some of the most interesting, daring, and innovative restomod cars in the last decade. Most of the Ringbrothers creations are one-off machines they’ve designed and built for wealthy owners who want something way beyond the usual way of thinking.<\/p>\n Over the years, Ringbrothers cars are regular SEMA Show winners, so it is hard to pinpoint one machine car fans could call a favorite. However, their latest showstopper is the 1972 AMC Javelin AMX. This may be an unusual choice, but it shows how far the brothers go to present unexpected cars and designs. They’ve fully recreated the 1972 Javelin in carbon fiber with numerous styling details all around. The power comes from a 1,100 horsepower Dodge Hellcat supercharged V8 Hemi engine sent to the rear wheels over a special sequential gearbox. The interior is fully custom with LCD displays and the finest materials.<\/p>\n Although the car industry is inevitably going in the direction of electric, renewable energy sources, it’s good to know that the people at Dodge are still neck deep into gasoline oblivion. How else we can explain the newest and greatest addition to the extreme truck class, the 2021 Ram TRX. If you don’t know what the TRX is, it’s a cross between the Ram Rebel and Dodge Challenger Hellcat.<\/span><\/p>\n In other words, it’s an all-terrain beast with a supercharged Hemi under the hood and a bad attitude. With a starting price of $69,000, it isn’t cheap, but it is an extremely capable, fast, and durable vehicle whose sole aim is to beat Ford’s Raptor in every aspect. That’s why it has a 702 hp engine under the hood, specially-tuned chassis, suspension, and gearbox, and is designed to be the new king of the hill when it comes to extreme off-road trucks you can get from your local dealer. <\/span><\/p>\n The Mercedes G-Class is one of the longest-running models in the car world. First emerging in 1979 as a primarily military off-road SUV and truck, it’s still on the market today with the same basic design. During the course of almost 40 years, it survived many modifications and redesigns but never changed its distinctive appearance and basic mechanical layout. Over the years, the G-Class evolved from a pure military truck without any luxury items to an overpriced, premium full-size SUV with a powerful engine, 20-inch chrome wheels, and a leather interior.<\/p>\n Mercedes created one monster of a truck by power and torque ratings, and a monster in sticker price too. Under the hood is the 5.5-liter twin-turbo engine with 540 hp, which delivers power to all six wheels through a specially-built automatic transmission unit. Inside the truck, it’s all about luxury with the finest materials and comforts. This 6×6 may not be so capable in the wild since it is such a heavy truck, but it looks like it can tackle the sand dunes well. When it was new, this G63 had a sticker price of $450,000. If you can find one today, expect to pay close to one million dollars for it.<\/p>\n The LM002 is somewhere between a truck and an off-road SUV\/truck since it has four doors, a double cab, and a truck bed behind it. This crazy creation debuted in the mid-’80s as Lamborghini’s attempt of entering the world of luxury SUVs and widening its appeal. The LM002 uses a special chassis, suspension, and Lamborghini’s famous V12 engine. The 5.2-liter engine with 400 hp was the same one you’d find in a legendary Countach.<\/p>\n For buyers who thought 400 hp was not enough, the factory could supply the LM002 with a 7.3-liter monster V12 engine from a racing boat. Nicknamed “The Rambo Lambo,” this truck was a rugged and desert-going version of the supercar Lamborghini is well-known for making. Despite the enormous power and tough looks, LM002 was a failure since it was hard to drive on the road. It had an enormous thirst for fuel and problems with off-road stability. It was also extremely expensive. Just to have the tires changed costs $20,000. As you could imagine, production for this strange vehicle was not high. Only 301 models left the Lamborghini factory, a considerable number knowing all the facts.<\/p>\n Muscle cars are a perfect canvas for Restomod painters, but most of the companies do engine swaps and suspension modifications. However, Equus is not that kind of company. They managed to produce a fully custom car from scratch that has that unmistakable 1960s muscle car look. They added state-of-the-art power, technology, and quality that set them apart from the rest. The basis for the Bass 770 is a ’67 Mustang Fastback.<\/p>\n During the process, the car got its own visual identity with a new front, back, and several other design details. The chassis, suspension, and drivetrain are brand new and more advanced than anything you could find in a production muscle car. However, the real gem is the engine. It is a hand-built, 6.2-liter Chevrolet LS9 V8 with 650 HP and performance numbers those ’60s muscle cars could only dream about. With custom touches unique to each owner and the investment of over 5,000 man-hours in each car, it’s understandable that the base price for the Equus Bass 770 is over $500,000.<\/p>\n Inspired by the wild SVT Cobra Rs from the ’90s, Ford didn’t name the 2003 model with an “R” since it wasn’t in limited production. In fact, the SVT Cobra was available to the public rather than just race car drivers and private teams. However, this SVT Cobra was an important model for the Mustang dynasty because it featured two firsts. The first was adding a factory supercharged engine and the second was an independent rear suspension. The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) took a standard 4.6-liter engine block and mounted different heads. They also added a supercharger to get 390 HP and 390 lb-ft of torque.<\/p>\n They named the engine the “Terminator.” The rumor was that it delivered more than the advertised 390 HP. So, to handle all that power and torque, Ford equipped the SVT Cobra with an independent rear suspension. A setup similar to the first Ford GT, it increased stability at high speeds and hard launches. Also, it made this Mustang handle like a dream. The 0 to 60 mph time took only 4.7 seconds, making the SVT Cobra a drag strip terror. Ford offered this model in 2003 and 2004, building around 14,000 of them in a coupe and convertible form. Despite being almost 15 years old, these cars still hold high prices on the used car market.<\/p>\n Back in the mid-’80s, motorsports were all about rallying and the dangerous Group B. Group B was a part of the World Rally Championship. They featured factory prototypes loosely based on production cars, only with insane turbocharged engines and all-wheel-drive systems. The cars were crazy fast and dangerous, yet loved by fans all over the world. Eventually, they canceled Group B. But for a few years, manufacturers battled each other for supremacy on world rally stages. This brought the public many fast road cars since car manufacturers were obligated to produce a number of road-going vehicles.<\/p>\n One of them was the RS200 Ford introduced in 1984 as a mid-engine, turbocharged, sports car. It featured lightweight body construction, a 2.1-liter engine producing 250 HP, and two seats. It was a race car with no intention of hiding it. Thanks to the all-wheel-drive, it was capable of jumping from 0 to 60 mph in five seconds. They made 200 road versions detuned from 450 HP and up to 500 HP for the race version.<\/p>\n All Mustang lovers recognize Steve Saleen. He’s one of the best tuners of the late-model Mustangs and one of the most recognizable names in the business. Some say he is to ’80s (and newer) Mustangs what Carroll Shelby was to ’60s muscle cars. Either way, he is a renewed performance car builder and a legend of the American car scene. In the early 2000s, Saleen decided to enter the supercar market with the S7 model. It was a fast, powerful exotic model featuring the latest technology and proven V8 power. Saleen invested a lot of time and money into constructing the S7. He even used the same companies that produced parts for Formula One cars in the development of this car.<\/p>\n The result was the 550 HP Saleen S7 introduced in 2000, immediately drawing attention from the supercar crowd. The S’s superb performance, looks, and technology were up to par with the best European supercars at the time. In 2005, they released the more powerful Twin Turbo version with 750 HP and top speeds of almost 250 mph. The car proved to be relatively successful, even on the race tracks, so Saleen produced a racing version too.<\/p>\n If you’re into domestic performance cars, you probably know about Hennessey from Texas. In the last few decades, they have been one of the biggest names in the aftermarket for muscle and performance car parts. They also produce conversion kits, engines, and since 2011, they are also supercar manufacturers with the Venom GT. Venom GT is not 100 percent American, but a British-American hybrid. They based it on the Lotus Elise, but they significantly modified the car.<\/p>\n Hennessey also widened and stretched it, updating it with a different suspension, brakes, design, and drivetrain. Practically everything is new and different from the original car. The power comes from a 7.0-liter LS2 V8 engine with three power levels: 800, 1,000, and 1,200 HP. The Venom GT was available as a coupe or convertible. It held the world record for the fastest production car, accelerating from 0 to 186 mph in an average time of 13.63 seconds. Production ended in 2017 after they made 13 cars.<\/p>\n One of the recent trends in car culture is Donk. Donk vehicles have enormous rims, often exceeding 30 inches in size, modified suspensions, as well as wild paint jobs and interiors. They based them on classic American cars from the ‘80s and ‘90s and represent the crazy imagination of their owners.<\/p>\n Due to their obnoxious appearance, Donk cars are cop magnets since most highway patrol officers want to check if the car is legal. That is because, in most cases, owners are known for going too far in terms of ride height and modifications.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For decades, Subaru has been one of the most powerful four-cylinder cars on the market. Under the hood is a flat-four engine with 2.5-liters of displacement as well as a turbocharger. This combo delivers 305 HP, which goes to all four wheels by six-speed manual transmission. It’s a true driver’s car with a proper manual gearbox and great road holding. But best of all, it has the power to make this car fly.<\/p>\n Performance numbers are respectable too. The WRX goes from 0 to 60 in just 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph. However, the police know that. So they know if you drive a WRX, you’re no stranger to fast driving or street racing. If you see a flashing light behind you, you better be driving under the speed limit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When Dodge presented the Neon SRT4 in 2003, it was one of the best, most affordable performance cars in America. They turned the compact Neon into a pocket rocket with a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine pumping out an impressive 230 HP. And all that power propelled this Neon from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.<\/p>\n However, many owners tuned their Neon SRT4 the minute they left the dealership. In fact, some owners even managed to squeeze over 400 HP from its 2.4-liter engine. So, what do you do when you have 400 HP under your right foot? If you try a few smoky burnouts at the next traffic light, you can count on drawing the attention of the police.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite being discontinued, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X still is a major legend among performance car enthusiasts. The automotive world surely misses this long-lasting series of four-door sedans with four-wheel drive and powerful four-cylinder turbocharged engines. The latest version called the Evo X comes with a 2.0-liter turbo engine delivering 291 HP.<\/p>\n However, most experts say the engine’s output was more likely around the 320 HP mark, but Mitsubishi chose to market it as 291 HP. And performance figures are astonishing. The 0 to 60 mph acceleration time is 4.5 seconds and the Evo X could almost top 160 mph. Police also know that and will just wait until you decide to put all those horses in action, so they can pull you over.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rolling Coal trucks are big pickups that get their power from diesel engines. They come with modified exhaust systems they’ve designed specially to puff large amounts of black smoke. The result is a black smokescreen emanating from the exhaust pipes.<\/p>\n But all that smoke can be annoying to other drivers at the stoplight or sitting in traffic jams. In most states, black screen is illegal. So if you have one of those trucks, you might want to return the exhaust system back or constantly face the members of your local police department.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you’re a serious street racer who wants to drive your car daily, what do you buy? Many drivers like this get a Corvette C5, of course. At the moment, the C5 generation is one of the best platforms for modifying. They are inexpensive and well-built, plus they have more than enough power from stock. Also, you can tune them in numerous ways.<\/p>\n They handle nicely and have decent brakes too. But the next step is to make it look mean, so what’s better than the black-on-black look? However, the cops know this as well, so when they see a black C5 on the road with a rumbling exhaust and semi-slicks, they will stop it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you happen to have extra money to burn and are a fast-paced person, what better car for you than the V12 Lamborghini? It’s an over-the-top supercar in lime green or bright orange color. With all that, it is the ultimate attention-grabber, along with its big spoiler and vertically-opening doors.<\/p>\n However, cops love to pull those kinds of motorists, so they just wait for them to press the accelerator to crush the speed limit with ease. Yes, a supercar on the highway is one of the best baits for a determined cop.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is not about those classic 1964-74 GTOs, but rather about those modern 2004-06 GTOs. When most cops see a classic GTO with its chrome bumpers and recognizable silhouette, they might follow it just to admire the gorgeous lines of one of the most famous muscle cars ever built.<\/p>\n However, when they see a modern GTO with a 350 or 400 HP engine, they will follow it to see if the owner will race. Apparently, the modern GTO is one of the most ticketed cars in America due to the fact it is affordable and fast. Also, it is easily modifiable, which makes it the perfect choice for any street racer, as well as a prime target for police cruisers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most car fans are familiar with the Ricercar culture with its tuned Japanese compact cars that are mostly mid-’90s Hondas. They come with loud exhaust systems and obnoxious body kits, as well as enormous spoilers and tricked-out interiors. Sadly, they are a big part of American streets. But in most cases, those cars just look fast.<\/p>\n In reality, they are without any real performance modifications, so even an SUV can beat them. The police often pull over those kinds of cars since most of them have illegal modifications, overly-loud exhausts, or something else that can earn a ticket. Cops know this, so if you drive mid-’90s Civic with a big spoiler on the trunk, expect to get pulled over.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The E36 M3 is an affordable but still interesting alternative to those much more expensive modern M cars. The American models only got 240 HP engines, but with little modification, you can make big power. The lightweight and rear-wheel drive mean that the E36 M3 is a fantastic car for street racing, drift, or autocross tracks.<\/p>\n However, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake and mount a loud exhaust or paint the car in some crazy color. Keep it looking as stock as possible so you will just fly under the radar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Commonly known as “Bro Trucks,” these extremely lifted pickups have been popular in recent years yet also illegal in some states. The problem is not with the concept of more ground clearance. There are numerous two to three-inch lift kits that will perfectly suit your truck and make it more capable. The problem is when you lift your vehicle two to three feet more than stock.<\/p>\n This way you get a truck that is hard to get in and out of that handles poorly and it is prone to rollovers. Also, when you drive a high vehicle, it is hard to see and maneuver in tight spaces, such as parking lots or crowded streets. This means the cops will pull you over since they are concerned about the safety of other motorists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Regular Civics get big attention from the cops due to the fact they are on top of the list of the most stolen cars in America. For some reason, thieves love Civics, so in 2018 alone, over 40,000 Civic disappeared from their owners.<\/p>\n That means that every cop who sees a suspicious Civic on the road will pull it over and check if the driver has valid license and registration papers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Introduced in 2007, this hot hatch came with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that delivered 263 HP. And that was considered a crazy number of horsepower to send to the front wheels. Since it has a turbocharged engine, lots of owners couldn’t resist the temptation to modify it, creating a fast road car.<\/p>\n However, the cops are well aware of that fact, too. So even if the Mazdaspeed 3 blends with traffic, some officers will still notice you and pull you over just to check.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lowriders are one of the coolest and most impressive types of custom vehicles. They are low and lean with wild color schemes, beautiful graphics, shiny chrome and hydraulics systems.<\/p>\n However, due to an affiliation with criminal gangs and the fact that in some states, it is illegal to make cars jump while driving, the cops tend to pull over those beautiful cars to check on their owners.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This one was a surprise on this list. Apparently, the Lexus ES 300 is one of the most pulled over cars in America, according to recent statistics. This model is a regular sedan with no special or unique features and options.<\/p>\n It is a decent looking and performing family car without any performance aspirations. However, for whatever reasons, the owners of this particular model get more tickets and are pulled over more often.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For decades, the Fox Body Mustang was one of the most common street racing cars. That was due to the fact that they were inexpensive, easy to modify and brutally fast when set up right. Even today, lots of street racing guys use this platform for their projects.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most owners make Fox Body Mustangs as fast as lightning without paying too much attention to the exterior. However, the cops know this, so they watch for cars that look old and neglected, but have big exhausts and rumbling engine noises. They like to pull them over to check if everything is legal under the hood.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although the Z350 is a somewhat outdated sports car, it is still fast and cool-looking enough for people to buy it for its performance and power. Available as a coupe or a roadster, the Nissan Z is a sports car legend in an affordable package. This handsome front-engine-rear-wheel drive car has a potent V6 engine and limited-slip differential as standard equipment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Z350 is a reasonably fast car when stock, but it is easy to modify into a street racing beast when done right. Of course, the police are well aware of this, so if you have a slammed Z350 with big rims, a spoiler on the back and turbo, you will get some attention from the law.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Due to many books, movies, and TV series, those plain white and unmarked vans are the favorite transportation of serial killers, kidnappers, and other kinds of criminals. And that is especially the case when they are rusty beaters with clouds of smoke puffing from their old exhausts.<\/p>\n Apparently, the cops agree, so if you have a rusty van, you might get some attention from the cops who want to see if you are hiding something or someone in the back.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In most states, having fully tinted windows is illegal. But, the five percent window tint is the ultimate tint grade since it allows only five percent of light to enter the interior. Regardless of the type of the car you drive, the cops will notice if you have fully-tinted windows.<\/p>\n And that is especially true if you have your windshield and driver window blacked out. So, if your window tint is over the top, expect the cops to pull you over and ticket you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having this car on the list is understandable since the base Charger\/Challenger has a 292 HP engine. So it is just too tempting not to press the gas pedal a little bit further. And not to mention the ultimate Hellcat version comes with 707 HP under the hood.<\/p>\n Apparently, the statistics of the Charger\/Challenger combo is over 30 percent, which makes them one of the most frequently pulled over cars in the entire country.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although civilians cannot own or operate true military vehicles, several tank collectors found loopholes in traffic laws and managed to put license plates on their tanks. Of course, nobody can own the latest and state of the art tanks, but you can buy old tanks that don’t have working guns.<\/p>\n One of the most common tanks from the Second World War is the Sherman M4 Tank, which was produced in almost 50,000 examples and used by numerous armies all over the world. A surprising number of those still survives, and some are even functional and can be driven on the road. However, the owners ask over $500,000 for roadworthy examples.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n40. ICON Ford Bronco<\/h2>\n
39. Ringbrothers AMC Javelin<\/h2>\n
38. Ram TRX<\/h2>\n
37. Mercedes G-Class G63 AMG 6X6<\/h2>\n
36. Lamborghini LM002<\/h2>\n
35. Equus Bass 770<\/h2>\n
34. Ford Mustang SVT Cobra<\/h2>\n
33. Ford RS200<\/h2>\n
32. Saleen S7<\/h2>\n
31. Hennessey Venom GT<\/h2>\n
30. Donk Caprice<\/h2>\n
29. Subaru Impreza WRX<\/h2>\n
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28. Dodge Neon SRT4<\/h2>\n
27. Mitsubishi Evo X<\/h2>\n
26. Rolling Coal<\/h2>\n
25. Black on Black Corvette C5<\/h2>\n
24. Supercars Like Lamborghinis<\/h2>\n
23. Pontiac GTO<\/h2>\n
22. Ricer Hondas<\/h2>\n
21. BMW E36 M3<\/h2>\n
20. Bro Trucks<\/h2>\n
19. Honda Civic<\/h2>\n
18. Mazdaspeed 3<\/h2>\n
17. Lowriders<\/h2>\n
16. Lexus ES 300<\/h2>\n
15. Fox Body Mustang<\/h2>\n
14. Nissan Z350<\/h2>\n
13. Rusty Vans<\/h2>\n
12. Five Percent Window Tint<\/h2>\n
11. Dodge Charger\/Challenger<\/h2>\n
10. Sherman Tank<\/h2>\n