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Is improper equipment a moving violation?
I got a speeding ticket a few months ago, but luckily, I was able to get that reduced to a ticket for improper equipment. I’m worried that this could still affect my insurance, though. Is improper equipment considered a moving violation?
Cassandra Hamilton · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No, improper equipment is not a moving violation, unlike a speeding ticket.
Getting an improper equipment conviction basically means that your speedometer wasn’t working properly and that’s why you were speeding—not because you’re a careless driver. Typically, a ticket for improper equipment will have less severe penalties than a speeding ticket. You may still have to pay a fine, but it’s unlikely that your
car insurance
rate would go up from this ticket alone.Of course, every insurance company calculates rates differently, so you already might be paying more than necessary. To find the coverage you need at a lower price, use the
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