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Is improper passing a moving violation?
I was in a bit of a rush yesterday on my way to work, and I improperly passed a car, only to notice there was a cop on the side of the road. He didn’t stop me, but is improper passing considered a moving violation?
Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You got lucky! Improper passing is a moving violation, as the violation occurred when the vehicle was in motion.
Improper passing is similar to an unsafe lane change, but the definition of improper passing differs between states. In certain states, you can be stopped for improper passing on the basis that the driver’s maneuver endangered one or more vehicles in the area. It’s a hard violation to prove—unless an accident occurs.
However, improper passing based on a blind pass is harder to defend, as its definition is more straightforward: passing while approaching the top of a hill or a blind curve. The driver’s view of oncoming traffic is obstructed, making the maneuver potentially very dangerous.
If you’re nailed with a violation for improper passing, a moving violation may not affect your
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