PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How long does it take for a driving record to clear?
I have a few tickets on my driving record, but I’m in the process of shopping for car insurance. I really want to make sure my record is clean before applying for these car insurance policies. How long does it typically take for a driving record to clear?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There’s no single answer for how long it takes for a driving record to clear. Instead, the amount of time needed for it to clear depends on the state where the incident occurred and the type of
ticket
you received.If you want an idea of when your record might clear, here are some basic guidelines:
- DUI: 10 years (although Florida’s is 75 years)
- Reckless driving: 5 to 10 years
- At-fault accidents: 3 to 5 years
- Speeding tickets: 3 to 5 years
- Other moving violations: 3 to 5 years
- Careless driving: 3 to 5 years
If you have a record of when you received your tickets, you can compare them to the current date to see when they’ll fall off. If they’re less than a year away from falling off, wait to change your policy, as this can impact your rate dramatically.
If your driving record is about to clear, make sure that you use
Jerry
to shop around for your next car insurance policy.As a licensed broker, Jerry helps you find and compare quotes from over 50 top providers in minutes. When you find a better rate, Jerry can help you buy your new coverage and even cancel your old policy!
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies