Why are there so many car chases in California?

Question

I've always thought there were tons of car chases in California from police shows and whatnot. I am in California for the first time and I've only been here a day and I saw a car chase on the 5 near Anaheim! That just confirmed my notion about it.

Is it true there are a lot of car chases in California? If so, why?

Answer 1

Probably because of the 3-strikes rule. You can be jailed for LIFE if you are convicted three times, even for petty crimes.

Answer 2

Who knows if we have more car chases than other states.  The truth is it brings more people to watch the outcome.  Good ratings.  We need to keep the tv helicopters in the air since nothing else is going on. Car chases are getting old, but I have learned to fish tale a speeding car.    

Answer 3

It all depends on what are you are in. the South Cali area is bad and always car chases. It just depends on the area. and because the theft rate of autos in this state is the highest

Answer 4

Alot of people there believe that they can get to the border of Mexico and get off clean and scott free with 500 dollars in their measly pockets, and cause Mexico is in close driving distance and out of our jurisdiction.

Answer 5

Because there a lot of Illegals running from the law.