17 Oct 2026, Sat
Get The Auto Wire in your inbox
Driving news, policy watch and the auto industry’s biggest moves. Free, no spam.

Plenty of people seem convinced that running from police beats simply accepting a citation. The irony is that for every driver who gets away, far more are caught, wreck their cars, and face even steeper consequences.

This Ford Mustang GT driver added himself to that long list when his run came to an abrupt halt. Trading a ticket for a totaled car and additional charges is rarely a smart bargain.