BMW drivers already have to endure plenty of preconceived beliefs about their driving abilities from others on the road, and the latest study won’t do them any favors either. According to a new study from LendingTree, BMW owners were the most likely group to be arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
For the study, researchers used auto insurance data to better understand which drivers were most likely to be stopped for DWI. Here’s a look at the DUI rate per 1,000 drivers in America’s biggest cities based on vehicle type:
1. BMW – 3.09
2. Ram – 3.00
3. Acura 2.69
4. Audi – 2,42
5. Volvo 2.42
DWIs By Vehicle Type
On the other side of the spectrum, Mercury drivers carried the lowest risk of DWI rate, at 0.86 per 1,000 drivers. This was followed by Land Rover (1.16) and Lincoln (1.16).
Other interesting findings from the study include:
- Gen Z drivers (aged 19-27) were the group with the highest DUI rate by age group (2.62 per 1,000), following by Millennials (2.4 per 1,000 drivers).
- The silent generation (79-95) had the lowest rate of DUI, at just 0.21 per 1,000 drivers.
- Omaha, Nebraska had the highest DUI rate of the 50 major cities studied.
- Chicago, Illinois had the lowest DUI rate of the 50 largest American cities, with just 0.45 DUIs per 1,000 drivers, followed by Tulsa, Oklahoma (0.65) and Miami, Florida (0.66).
It’s no real surprise that younger people are getting more DUIs than older individuals, but the findings about which car models get the most DUIs are interesting. We’re sure there are a number of reasons behind the correlation, but know that the team at Appelman Law Firm does not discriminate when it comes to defending clients charged with a DWI. Whether you were busted in your brand new BMW or your 1998 Mercury Sable, we want to help you navigate the justice system with your dignity and reputation intact.
If you or someone you know has been charged with driving under the influence, now is not the time to challenge the court system on your own. You need an ally in your corner to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your case so that you can proceed in the best manner possible. Whether that is with a strong defense in court or by working with the prosecution to strike a favorable deal, we’ll help find the right solution for you.
For more information about DUI defenses or your options following an arrest, pick up the phone and set up a free case review with Avery and the team at Appelman Law Firm. Give our team a call today at (952) 224-2277.
