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Is a cell phone ticket considered a moving violation?
My friend was recently caught using her cell phone while driving, but she didn’t give me the details on the ticket and penalties. Is it considered a moving violation?
Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes—a cell phone ticket is a moving violation in certain states. Many states don’t consider talking on your phone while driving a moving violation, and it doesn’t result in losing driver points. However, you will be fined, which could increase your insurance rates. Because cell phone ticket penalties vary between states, where you are when you’re caught will dictate the penalty.
That said, nearly all states have banned texting and driving, which is considered a form of distracted driving and can lead to severe penalties.
Some other examples of moving violations are:
- Failure to use a seat belt
- Speeding
- Driving through a red light
- Driving in the wrong direction
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Fleeing the scene of an accident
Texting and driving is a serious penalty in most states that can lead to hefty consequences including an increase in your
car insurance
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