GTA Online How to Evade the Cops and Lower Wanted Level

Different ways you can avoid the bust in GTA Online by evading the cops and lowering your wanted level in the game.


Similar to Grand Theft Auto V story mode; GTA Online features an extensive network of police and military to put a stop to any wrongdoing in the city. Although the Wanted Levels work exactly in the same manner as in the GTA V single-player mode; there are some things exclusive to GTA Online only.

Even in GTA V Online, evading cops can be a bit of a hassle if you don’t know what to do?! Most of the time; usual tactics apply to escape the cops which include remaining out of sight for a short duration of time, moving into tight alleys, and speeding off on the on-coming lane.

Check out our GTA V Wanted Levels guide to know what to expect from each Wanted Level.

For more help on GTA Online, read our Easy Money and Level Up Fast guide.

GTA Online – How to Evade the Cops

The mini-map in the bottom left corner of your screen is a vital key of escaping the cops. However, owning to the visibility restrictions; the map will not allow you to see a larger portion of the map while driving.

While escaping the cops; press ‘Down’ twice on the D-Pad and your mini-map will get enlarged allowing you to see a large portion of the map. This will allow you to see the direction from where the cops are approaching you; so that you can plan your escape accordingly!

You can also make the map permanently large via the options menu but this can be a distraction for some players.

Try it and see if it works for you! And don’t forget to share your own tips with us in the Comment Section below!

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