A
car chase is the vehicular
hot pursuit of
suspects by
law enforcers. The rise of the
automotive industry in the 20th century increased
car ownership, leading to a growing number of criminals attempting to evade police in their own vehicle or a
stolen car. Car chases are often captured on film and broadcast due to the availability of video footage recorded by
police cars and
police and
media helicopters participating in the chase. In some countries they are a popular subject with media and audiences due to their intensity and drama and the innate danger of high-speed driving.