Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear that! Let’s take a look at how moving violations impact your driving record.
Generally, all moving violations appear on your driving record. That’s the reason they are distinguished as moving violations rather than non-moving violations. Moving violations are things like red light tickets or speeding tickets, and they indicate that you might not be as safe as other drivers.
Non-moving violations, on the other hand, are things like parking tickets. They generally don’t appear on your driving record.
The good news is that moving violations usually don’t stay on your record forever. In most states, they only last 2-5 years. For instance, in
before, you probably know that insurance providers look at your driving record when deciding what rate to charge you. Points on your record can mean a much higher insurance rate—and no one wants that.
, you have the convenience of knowing that all the quotes you see are completely personalized and accurate to you and your driving history. That means finding an affordable rate—even with points on your record—will be easier than ever.
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