Police pursuits in Night Rider operate on an opt-in Wanted star system controlled by the top-bar Police toggle, a 5-star escalation ladder, a red-to-blue heat bar with an EVADING percentage gauge, and a high-risk BUSTED vs ESCAPED bounty settlement screen. Review all 8 pursuit stages and tactical escape thresholds below.
Unlike open-world games where traffic violations automatically summon patrol cars, Night Rider gives you direct control over when police pursuits can start and how aggressively interceptors scale. Follow the three operational phases below and consult the full 8-stage telemetry table before triggering high-star heat.
Use the top-bar Police toggle (`ON`/`OFF`) to opt into or out of pursuits at any time. Selecting `MEDIUM` scales 2-to-3 star patrol pacing (`$317–$646`), while `HARD` drives rapid 5-star escalation (`$5,941–$6,571`).
During `PURSUIT IN PROGRESS`, a red/blue bar tracks interceptor proximity. Pulling away at high speed switches the HUD to `EVADING` (`14%`, `26%`, `36%` up to `100%`). Any patrol re-contact resets the evade progress.
Reaching `100% EVADING` triggers `ESCAPED! +$... BOUNTY CLAIMED` for free. Getting boxed in triggers `BUSTED · Bounty Lost`, offering a free `CONTINUE` forfeiture or a `9 Robux` `CLAIM 2X ANYWAY` salvage.
The 8-stage reference table below documents every confirmed police toggle control, Wanted star bracket, bounty reading, HUD progress indicator, and settlement prompt in Night Rider. Before flipping the top-bar Police switch from OFF to ON, check whether your current motorcycle in the Bikes Dealership Index has the top-end speed to outrun patrol interceptors.
| Pursuit Stage / Control | Wanted Level | Difficulty Mode | Observed Bounty Reading | HUD Banner & Gauge State | Verified Tactical Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM Pursuit Setting | 1-3 Stars Observed | MEDIUM | $317 (2 Stars) to $646 (3 Stars) | THEY ARE CLOSING IN alert & active Heat bar | Recommended starting difficulty once upgraded to Corvara RV 660 (147 mph) or Kazeno ZR-6 (161 mph). |
| HARD Pursuit Setting | 1-5 Stars Observed | HARD | $5,941 to $6,571 at 5 Stars | Full 5-star pursuit & EVADING % gauge | High-speed pursuit mode best tackled on 164+ mph liter bikes or Vantis XR-1K (197 mph). |
| 2-Star Highway Chase | 2 Stars | MEDIUM | $317 on-screen bounty | Red alert text: THEY ARE CLOSING IN | Maintain straight-line highway speed and avoid traffic clipping to prevent heat bar fill. |
| 3-Star Highway Chase | 3 Stars | MEDIUM | $646 on-screen bounty | Active Heat bar escalation | A single crash at 3 stars allows interceptors to box you in and trigger BUSTED. |
| 5-Star Peak Pursuit | 5 Stars | HARD | $5,941 on-screen bounty | Full 5-star pursuit active | Requires sustained top-gear highway weaving without death wobbles. |
| 5-Star Evading Phase | 5 Stars | HARD | $6,571 on-screen bounty | Gauge reads EVADING 21% | Hold top speed until EVADING reaches 100% to trigger ESCAPED and bank the bounty. |
| ESCAPED Settlement | 1-5 Stars Cleared | MEDIUM / HARD | 100% of accumulated chase bounty banked | ESCAPED banner & bounty settlement | Safely transfers pursuit bounty into your spendable dealership wallet. |
| BUSTED / DON T LEAVE EMPTY-HANDED | Heat Bar Full / Wrecked | MEDIUM / HARD | Forfeits unbanked bounty or offers 2x salvage ($1,292 on a $646 bounty) | BUSTED screen with CLAIM 2X ANYWAY (9 R$) prompt | Keep police pursuits toggled off on the stock 112 mph Hayate RX-3 until you can hold clean lines. |
As your pursuit duration and highway speed climb, Wanted heat steps from initial `2 Stars` contact (`$317`) up to `5 Stars` (`$5,941–$6,571`). Each star bracket raises the bounty pool while tightening the patrol interception window, making top speed and braking stability critical.
When Police mode is active, the top-center HUD displays five star icons above a red-and-blue pursuit heat bar. At 2 Stars (`$317` bounty) and 3 Stars (`$646` bounty) on MEDIUM difficulty, a lightly tuned starter bike or entry sport bike can open enough distance to trigger the EVADING percentage counter (`14%`, `26%`, `36%` up to `100%`). Once heat reaches 5 Stars on HARD (`$5,941` during `PURSUIT IN PROGRESS`, climbing to `$6,571` while `EVADING`), patrol interceptors close gaps aggressively—making Stage 2–3 Engine, Brake, and Tire upgrades or an $85,000+ superbike essential.
| Wanted Heat Bracket | Recorded Bounty Pool | Interceptor Pressure & Line-of-Sight Window | Minimum Recommended Bike & Tuning Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Stars · Police OFF | $0 Bounty (Standard Run) | Patrol units never spawn; zero risk of losing unbanked bounty to a BUSTED screen | Stock Hayate RX-3 (112 mph) — ideal for learning wheelie balance and completing daily speed quests |
| 2 Stars · MEDIUM Pursuit | $317 Bounty | Initial cruiser contact (`PURSUIT IN PROGRESS`); moderate speed gap breaks line of sight quickly | Hayate RX-3 with Stage 1 ECU/Intake or any $4,500–$12,000 Entry-Tier bike (125+ mph) |
| 3 Stars · MEDIUM Pursuit | $646 Bounty ($1,292 on 2x Salvage) | Tighter pursuit rubber-banding; requires sustained clean lane splits to carry `EVADING 14% → 100%` | Mid-Tier Sport Bike ($15,000–$32,000) with Stage 1–2 Brakes and Semi-Slick Tires |
| 5 Stars · HARD Pursuit | $5,941 – $6,571 Bounty | Maximum interceptor aggression; single traffic clip at low speed almost always results in BUSTED | High-Tier / Superbike ($85,000+) capable of sustaining 165+ mph straight-line gaps |
Every police chase terminates in one of two full-screen states: `ESCAPED! +$... BOUNTY CLAIMED` when your `EVADING` gauge reaches `100%`, or `BUSTED` when patrol units box you in after a collision. Here is how the bounty settlement math and the `9 Robux` salvage button actually work.
Holding high highway pace until the `EVADING` gauge fills from `0%` to `100%` flashes the green `ESCAPED!` banner and deposits 100% of your accumulated bounty directly into your cash balance at zero Robux cost.
If a traffic collision allows cruisers to pin your bike, the red `BUSTED` overlay displays `Bounty Lost: -$646`. Clicking the standard `CONTINUE` button forfeits only that unbanked pursuit bounty without deducting from your existing wallet.
On a 3-star `$646` chase, paying `9 Robux` for `CLAIM 2X ANYWAY ($1,292)` yields poor value compared to a single 90-second highway run. Reserve any Robux salvage consideration strictly for massive 5-star `$6,571+` bounties.
Note how pursuit bounties interact with your broader highway cash progression: the bounty pool shown under the Wanted stars is separate from your standard wheelie and near-miss trick counter. If you are grinding early cash for your first dealership upgrade or completing daily speed quests, set the top-bar Police toggle to OFF so a sudden traffic wreck never triggers a BUSTED interruption.
Inspect the official Custom Plates pass badge used for rear license plate customization and watch recorded 5-star pursuit gameplay demonstrating `PURSUIT IN PROGRESS`, `EVADING 14%–100%`, `ESCAPED! +$646 BOUNTY CLAIMED`, and the `BUSTED` salvage screen.
