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How do parking tickets impact your insurance?

I live in a big city and frequently get parking tickets. How do they impact my insurance?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“As long as you pay for your parking tickets on time, they shouldn’t impact your
car insurance
rates.
As cities issue parking tickets, they aren’t reported to the state DMV. However, if you don’t pay your tickets on time, they can be reported.
When you leave tickets unpaid, you are charged fines and fees by your city. Often you also are required to go to court. If you don’t show up or pay the fees, they can decide to add points to your license or a ticket to your record. If added to your driving record, you’ll likely see an increase in your insurance.
To avoid this from happening and keep a
clean driving record
, pay your tickets within the allotted time frame. Doing so prevents any future issues as well as saves you money.
While parking tickets may not impact your rate, they may cost you extra money, just like overly expensive car insurance. To get the best rates possible, sign up with the
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