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Does a careless driving charge show up on a background check?
I’m trying to get a new job, but I’m worried about my driving history. I have a careless driving violation on my driving record. Will careless driving show up on a background check?
Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I wish I could say your driving record does not define you, but that’s hard to believe when it’s in the public eye. Here’s the thing… A careless driving charge—more commonly known as reckless driving in the states—will show up on a background check if it was charged as a misdemeanor.
Depending on your state, reckless driving is
one of the only driving violations
that can have implications on both your driving and criminal records. Any violation on your driving record will show up in a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check, but a violation charged as a misdemeanor like reckless driving will also show up in a criminal background check.If you’ve had the charges on your record for a while, then you already know that a
bad driving record can raise your insurance rates
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