why are cops more likely to pull over flashy cars instead of normal everyday Vehicles ?

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why are cops more likely to pull over flashy cars instead of normal everyday Vehicles ?

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Answer 1

Cop here:

We’re really not. Most of the cars we pull over are completely average, or complete beaters.

Though I suppose if we’re talking about flashy cars having a higher chance of getting pulled over, percentage-wise, it’s because cops are human and notice flashy cars before they notice regular ones like everyone else.

If you’re more likely to be noticed overall, you’re more likely to be noticed by police, and if you’re breaking the law + getting noticed by police, you’re more likely to get pulled over.