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Is careless driving a moving violation?
I just got a ticket for careless driving in Florida. I wanted to see what my next steps should be. Is careless driving considered a moving violation?
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear about your citation!
Careless driving is a moving violation and this citation can be issued if an officer believes that you were operating a vehicle without regarding the safety of others and their property. Examples of careless driving include:
- Drifting across lanes
- Erratically stopping and slowing
- Not paying attention to the road
- Causing an accident that wasn’t witnessed by the officer
This moving violation can result in points on your license, hefty fines, and increased insurance premiums.
Paying for the careless driving ticket is an automatic conviction and points on your license. To avoid getting points added to your license and paying the entire fine, it is best to consult an experienced traffic attorney to figure out the next steps.
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