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Do driving points affect your citizenship status?
I’m a recent immigrant to the United States, and I am still very new to my citizenship. I got a ticket last week with points, and I am very concerned. Can points on your driving record affect your citizenship?
Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I can only imagine the anxiety that this is causing you, and I am so sorry you have to deal with that. To answer your question, driving points can only affect your citizenship status if they are the result of a violation that is also considered a criminal offense.
Most traffic violations—moving and nonmoving—will not affect your citizenship status because they are usually not considered criminal. Here are some examples of violations that are considered criminal offenses:
- Reckless driving
- Driving when your license is suspended or revoked
- Any violation that causes injury or death
Driving violation points can seem intimidating but having a couple on your record shouldn’t hurt anything
besides your insurance rates
. Take caution moving forward to avoid further complications for your license and your insurance policy. If you’re in the market for
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