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Is a broken tail light a moving violation?

I just realized I have a broken tail light, but I’m supposed to be headed out of town for the weekend. Would it be considered a moving violation if I just went ahead and drove?

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While a broken tail light is not a moving violation, it is a non-moving violation that you can be ticketed for. That ticket itself may not be terribly expensive and will not likely result in points on your license, but it will go on your record and can result in increased
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