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Is rear-ending someone a moving violation?
I was fiddling with my phone when I accidentally rear-ended someone at a slow speed. We called the police, and they issued me a ticket. The other driver is OK, so I’m just worried about my record and car insurance rates. Is it a moving violation when you rear-end someone?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Rear-ending someone is definitely a moving violation, no matter where you live in the country. Because you broke a law by ramming into someone, you’re going to get points on your license, a fine, and an
increase in your car insurance rates
. There’s no way around it.However, the amount you pay for your fine and the number of points varies by what ticket you actually received. Rear-ending someone usually results in a ticket or multiple tickets, which may include:
- Distracted driving or careless driving (since you were on your phone)
- Following too closely
- Reckless driving—although since you were going slowly, this probably doesn’t apply
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