Do Cops Pick on Red Cars?
The general feeling is that red cars are more likely to be profiled than other color cars. This is generally because red seems to stand out – especially that “sexy” race car red. And, if the car is especially sporty, it might be that it is more likely to be assumed to be speeding and therefore more likely to be clocked with the radar gun. Another thing to realize is that silver, white and blue cars all blend in better with the highway during daylight hours. This means that they are harder to distinguish at a distance. And, of course, black cars and other dark colored cars are harder to see at night. Unfortunately for the bright cherry red cars that are so popular for sports cars, none of these things apply. Red is noticeable whether you are out in the day time or out at night. It’s just that kind of color. Your red car may be targeted because it is the most visible. Type of car is also important. Some cars are more distinctive than others, and therefore more noticeable. Consider the Co
