By Jamie Page Deaton
U.S. News & World Report

If $4 gas didn't convince you to trade in that big H2 for a Mini
Cooper, perhaps your friendly neighborhood police officer will. It
seems that Hummer drivers get more traffic tickets than drivers of any
other make of car.

The data come from a survey conducted by ISO Quality Planning. The
company helps insurers spot risks; or in other words, it helps
insurance companies spot you, Mr. Bright Yellow Hummer.

Not sure if your car attracts more cops than a donut shop? Check out
the list to see if your ride is getting you unwanted attention.


10 Most Ticketed Cars

1. Hummer H2

People who love the Hummer H2 probably love its bold, imposing looks.
Apparently, cops love the H2 because it helps them meet their ticket
quotas. Here's a tip: If you have an H2, maybe you shouldn't drive it
near then end of the month when traffic cops are scrambling to make
their numbers.

2. Scion tC

Seeing the tC on the most-ticketed list makes sense, given its
popularity with young people. Its sporty performance, which comes at a
price that makes affording tickets easy, probably helps tempt some
drivers as well.

3. Scion xB

Like the Scion tC, the xB is aimed at younger drivers. Still, when you
look at the xB's less-than-stellar performance, it's safe to assume
that all the tickets xB drivers are getting aren't moving violations.

4. Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG

If you're lucky enough to have a Mercedes AMG -- any AMG -- then a few
tickets are worth unleashing this luxurious beast. Besides, if you've
got a Mercedes, you can probably afford a few traffic citations.

5. Toyota Solara Coupe

Now, here's a surprise. The fifth most ticketed car is the Toyota
Solara Coupe. Essentially a two-door Camry, the Solara isn't known for
road-thrashing performance. Maybe Solara drivers just get a lot of
parking tickets.

6. Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG

The CLS63 AMG is another luxury performance car, so it's no shocker to
see its drivers among the most ticketed. The question is: With all
that power, why aren't more CLS63 AMG drivers outrunning the cops?

7. Scion xA

With the xA taking the seventh spot on the ten most ticketed cars
list, Scion completes the traffic-ticket hat trick. Toyota's upstart
little brand has only come out with four models over its entire
lifespan -- and three of them will likely get you a date in traffic court.

8. Subaru Outback

Subarus have a reputation of being yuppie grocery getters, but the
Outback manages to prove that stereotype wrong by being one of the top
ten most ticketed cars. Apparently, the Outback is the car of choice
for people who need to get to Whole Foods in a hurry, and maybe park
illegally once they're there.

9. Audi A4

Audi often finds itself in the shadows of Mercedes and BMW, but not
when it comes to getting tickets. The Audi A4 is the ninth most
ticketed car in America.

10. Toyota Matrix

The Toyota Matrix is often credited for bringing SUV styling to small
cars. Now it can also be credited to bringing insurance rate increases
to thousands of its owners.

10 Least Ticketed Cars

1. Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ gives drivers a smooth ride and an opulent interior. As
the least- ticketed car in America, it also seems to provide the
ability to fly under radar guns. There's a feature they won't tell you
about at the dealership.

2. Chevrolet Suburban

Suburban drivers tend to need their large SUVs for hauling people or
towing trailers, not breaking land speed records. So it's not
surprising to see it on the list of least-ticketed cars.

3. Chevrolet Tahoe

The Tahoe shares some architecture with the Hummer H2, the
most-ticketed car in America. Despite the two having similar sizes,
the Tahoe manages not to attract as much police attention.

4. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500

It's no shocker to find Chevrolet's heavy-duty trucks among the
least-ticketed vehicles. These trucks are usually bought for their
towing ability, not for impromptu drag races.

5. Buick Park Avenue

While Buick has recently begun to increase the oomph in their cars,
the now- discontinued Park Avenue helped solidify the brand's image as
cars for the senior set. No wonder Park Avenue drivers tend not to get
very many tickets.

6. Mazda6

The largest car in Mazda's line up, the Mazda6 has plenty of the
brand's zoom-zoom, yet still manages to be among the least-ticketed
cars. If you love driving sporty sedans but can't take seeing any more
red and blue lights in your rearview mirror, the Mazda6 may be just
the car for you.

7. Buick Rainier

The now-discontinued Buick Rainier is a largely forgettable attempt at
a near- luxury SUV. Maybe that forgettable nature keeps cops from
noticing when one commits a traffic offense.

8. Oldsmobile Silhouette

Finding a minivan from Oldsmobile on the list of least-ticketed cars
isn't surprising. What's surprising is that anyone is still driving a
Silhouette.

9. Buick Lucerne

The Buick Lucerne offers a near-luxury experience at an affordable
large car price. Being one of the least-ticketed cars means that the
Lucerne's affordability continues after it's bought, thanks to fewer
fines and lower insurance rates.

10. GMC Sierra 1500

The GMC Sierra is an attractive truck for work or play. With its
ability to haul or tow heavy loads, this truck will do anything you
ask it to, including avoiding traffic citations.