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Is a defective vehicle a moving violation in Colorado?
If I get a ticket for having a defective vehicle, will I be charged with a moving violation? I live in Colorado and I don’t know how state laws affect this type of charge.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A defective vehicle is sometimes considered a moving violation in
Colorado
, but not always. Instead, the charge is labeled as a Class A traffic infraction with a corresponding fine of $15 to $100. The classification of this ticket as a moving or non-moving violation will depend on how severely your vehicle is impaired. A burnt out headlight, for example, might be charged differently than a smashed windshield.
Regardless of whether or not your particular offense is considered a moving violation, you will still get two
driver violation points
on your license for a defective vehicle ticket. As such, your car insurance
company may increase your rates.View full answer
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