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Is defective equipment a moving violation?

If I get a ticket for having defective equipment, will that count as a moving violation? I’m worried about my insurance rates going up since my bills are already pretty high.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Defective equipment is not a moving violation. This means that this charge won’t add
driver’s license points
 to your record or your insurance.
However, this doesn’t mean that a defective equipment charge won’t affect your insurance rates! Insurance providers consider a variety of factors when determining how much your policy will cost, including things like the safety of your vehicle. If you’re driving a defective car, you might see higher insurance rates as a result.
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