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BMW drivers lead the U.S. in drunk driving citations with over three violations for every 1,000 drivers, according to a study by Suzuki Law.
Luxury car brands comprise four out of the top five spots for vehicles subject to the most drunk driving citations, the data showed, with names like Audi, Volvo and Acura included.
“Even as many jurisdictions intensify enforcement of DUI laws, the rate of citations remains alarmingly high in certain cities, and the association with particular vehicle brands suggests that driver behavior, not just circumstance, plays a critical role,” a Suzuki Law spokesperson told PropertyCasualty360.com. “What stands out is that luxury and high-performance brands top the list of most-involved vehicles in DUI citations, signaling that the choice of vehicle may correlate with elevated risk.”
Meanwhile, a University of California study augments a potential link between bad driving habits and luxury cars.The study, overseen by the university’s Paul K. Piff, closely considers driver behavior, in particular what happens when cars approach pedestrian crosswalks, and how often drivers stop while people cross.
According to the study, eight out of every 10 cars stopped although drivers of luxury vehicles were less considerate towards pedestrians. “The most significant trend was that fancy cars were less likely to stop, and BMW drivers were the worst,” Piff said.
Data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows one U.S. driver dies every 42 minutes due to alcohol-impaired driving, while fatalities are not spread evenly across car brands or regions.
Other key takeaways from the Suzuki Law study are:
- Citation rates are skewed toward performance and truck models, confirming behavioral risk segmentation.
- Geographic overlap: Texas and California account for nearly one-third of all brand-linked DUI citations.
- Trend movement: National DUI deaths rose 2% year-over-year, aligning with the Tesla and RAM increase.
- Policy gap: Only 18 states have fully adopted ignition interlock mandates for first-time offenders.
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