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How far back can police see your driving record?
I’m trying to clean up my driving record but I’m worried it won’t matter. How many years back can the police see in a driving record?
Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Cleaning up your driving record is a great idea! How far back the police can see your driving record depends on where you live.
Each infraction will stay on your record for a certain number of years. In some states, the police can see every arrest and conviction since you were 18.
However, in other states, minor driving infractions—like
speeding tickets
—are removed from your record after a specified amount of time. For instance, in New York, an accident will stay on your record for three years but a DWI conviction will remain for 15 years.You can likely find out more details on your state’s government or DMV website.
To help improve your driving record, here are three tips:
- Complete a safe or defensive driving course, as this can result in infractions being removed from your record
- Fix the causes of minor tickets, like a broken tail light, as soon as you are alerted to the issue
- Consult a lawyer or the court to see if you can get your record expunged
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