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How long do tickets stay on your driving record in Michigan?
I just received my first traffic ticket in Michigan, and I’m nervous about what it might do to my car insurance rates. I know it will eventually fall off my record, but I’m not exactly sure when that will be. How long do most tickets stay on your Michigan driving record?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Despite misinformation that traffic tickets stay on your driving record for seven years, most tickets only stay on your
Michigan driving record
for two years. However, misdemeanor and felony charges can stay on your record for life.Most
car insurance
companies consider the past three to five years of your driving record when calculating your insurance rates
. As a result, you should try to keep your driving record squeaky clean for as long as possible.MORE:
DUI laws Michigan
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