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Do seatbelt violations go on your driving record?

I forgot to wear my seatbelt while I was driving, and I got pulled over! I know it was wrong, but come on! Is my seatbelt ticket going to add points to my driving record?

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Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I know it’s frustrating, but hopefully, this will help you remember to wear your seatbelt in the future. When you get a ticket for driving without a seatbelt, you’ll likely face some fines, but whether or not it
affects your driving record
depends on how your state classifies the violation.
States classify violations in the following ways with their respective consequences:
  • A non-moving violation occurs while the vehicle is stationary. This does not add points to your driving record.
  • A moving violation occurs while the vehicle is moving. This does add points to your driving record.
If a seatbelt ticket is classified as a moving violation and goes on your driving record, it could
affect your insurance rates
, so it’s important to know how your state specifically classifies the violation.
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