How can I remove an accident from my driving record?
I was in an accident last week and was charged with a traffic violation. I really don’t want my car insurance to go up—how can I remove an accident from my driving record?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
First off, I’m so sorry you were in an accident! Glad to hear you’re okay. The process for removing an accident from your driving record varies from state to state. In many states, you can take a defensive driving course and pay a fee.
Additional ways to remove an accident from your record:
Contest the ticket by pleading “not guilty” and appearing in court.
Ask the DMV to expunge the charge from your record—the process varies from state to state
Wait it out until the points on your record expire—depending on the severity of the charge, this could be one to 10 years.
Don’t lose heart! Even if you can’t remove the accident from your driving record, you shouldn’t have to spend a lot of money on
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