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Is an HOV violation a moving violation in Washington State?

Is an HOV violation considered a moving violation in Washington State? I was running late to work the other day and, well… I’m sure you can guess the rest. I got caught and issued a ticket, but I’m hoping it won’t affect my driving record.

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Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I have some bad news for you. In recent years, Washington State patrol officers have really cracked down on ineligible vehicles in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. As such, an HOV violation is a moving violation in Washington State, and the penalties include a fine and
driver violation points that affect your insurance rates
.
An HOV violation is considered a moving violation in Washington State because the infraction occurs out of improper use of your vehicle while it’s in motion. Points from an HOV violation typically stay on your driving record for three years and can raise your
car insurance
rates by up to 18%.
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