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How do you get careless driving off of your record?

I need to clear my record, but I’m not sure how to do it. How can you get a careless driving charge dropped?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
To get careless driving off your record, your best bet is to
hire a lawyer
 specializing in traffic court. 
The process to get a charge like this expunged (aka removed) is different in every state, so having a knowledgeable lawyer on your side can help you out a lot.
In some states, careless driving will be automatically expunged after you have completed the penalties and a certain amount of time has passed, but this can take anywhere from three to 10 years. 
To learn more about the laws in your state, contact your local courthouse.
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