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Is a seatbelt ticket a moving violation in California?
I wear my seatbelt religiously—but I’ve always wondered what the punishment is in California if you don’t. Is it a moving violation?
Olivia Rose · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s a really great question—and one we should all know the answer to in our home states!
A seatbelt ticket is a moving violation in California. That means a violation will add one point to your driving record which will last for three years.
Moving violations are violations that have to do with how safe you are as a driver. Other moving violation examples are speeding tickets and red light tickets.
The other caveat to moving violations is that, because they result in points on your driving record, they can also lead to higher insurance rates. But that’s where
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