Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit -

Temporarily disables cop equipment (including active EMP locks and deployed spikes).

Provides a massive, sustained speed boost to pull away from pursuers. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

: Shortcuts are visible on the mini-map as dirt paths. They are often faster but offer less grip; save your nitrous to maintain speed on these surfaces. hit them with a spike strip

: To break an EMP lock, force the targeting vehicle to overtake you, hit them with a spike strip, or use a Jammer. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Deploys behind the car. Best used in narrow roads/shortcuts or at the apex of a turn where it's harder to dodge.

: Earn "Bounty" by winning races and driving aggressively to increase your Wanted Level (Racer) or SCPD Rank (Cop). This unlocks new cars across five performance tiers.