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How many points is careless driving in Michigan?
I recently got a ticket for careless driving while I was driving in Michigan. How many points will this add to my driving record?
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry you got a ticket!
Careless driving in Michigan will add three points to your driving record. It’s considered a civil infraction, and you will have to pay a fine. The charge will remain on your record for two years from the date of conviction or date of payment.
Careless driving is driving in a negligent manner that would endanger any person or property. Below are some habits you should avoid so you don’t get charged with careless driving again:
- Driving excessively over the speed limit or too fast for the road/traffic conditions
- Driving through a stop sign or red light
- Improperly passing or cutting off other vehicles
- Not yielding to bicyclists and emergency vehicles
- Not turning headlights on in the dark
You can request a formal or informal hearing before a district court judge or magistrate to try and have the ticket dismissed. If you decide to do so, you may want to hire an experienced traffic attorney to negotiate on your behalf.
Although getting a ticket will likely increase your insurance premiums, you can still find
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