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Is an expired license plate a moving violation?

I received a ticket last week for driving with an expired tag. I don’t want this to cause my car insurance rates to increase, as money is already tight. Do most states consider an expired license plate a moving violation?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Don’t stress about your
car insurance
! An expired license plate is not considered a moving violation in any state.
While you may have been cited while the car was in motion, it doesn’t impact your driving nor endanger any other motorists on the road. As a result, you won’t see this show up on your driving record nor will it earn you any demerit points.
The fines for an expired license plate vary from state to state, but you’re sure to receive some type of ticket along with a stern warning from law enforcement to update your plates. If money is a concern, you can always compare car insurance quotes on the
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