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Do warnings stay on your driving record?
I recently received a verbal warning from a cop for improper lane usage. He said he tore up the ticket because I was being respectful, but I’m still worried about my permanent driving record. Will this warning remain on my driving record?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Breathe a sigh of relief that you didn’t get a ticket and chalk it up as a learning experience! The good news is that a verbal warning will not stay on your driving record. However, a written warning may appear on your driving record for three to five years.
Whether a written warning shows up on your driving record is dependent on whether the police jurisdiction files such warnings. The best idea is to practice
safe driving
to avoid the situation altogether.Fortunately, a written warning is unlikely to affect your driving record or your
car insurance
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