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Does a careless driving ticket give points?
I was fiddling with the radio when I inadvertently swerved out of my lane. Luckily, no other cars were around except for the cop behind me. He gave me a ticket for careless driving but didn’t tell me how many points I’ll receive. How many points do you get for a careless driving ticket?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Phew, thank goodness no one else was around! Unfortunately, a careless driving
ticket
gives points ranging from one to five, depending on where you live.The major issue is how many points you have to have before your license is suspended. Contact your local DMV to inquire about how many points a careless driving ticket carries and how many points may lead to a suspension of your license. You might also want to ask about defensive driving forgiveness. In some states, taking a defensive driving course can dismiss your careless driving ticket or lower the number of points added to your license.
Regardless of how many points you get from a careless driving ticket, your car insurance rates are almost guaranteed to increase as a result. But before you agree to the increase, make sure to shop around for more affordable rates with the
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