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Is tailgating a moving violation?
I recently received a ticket for tailgating someone. I didn’t cause an accident, but the police officer didn’t look too kindly upon my driving habits—that said, I’m worried about what this ticket might do to my car insurance rates. Is tailgating considered a moving violation?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Tailgating is a moving violation in all states because it occurs while you’re behind the wheel and can also put other motorists in danger. While a moving violation is loosely defined in most states, tailgating is dangerous and carries a more severe penalty than things like failure to wear a seat belt.
Also known as following too closely, tailgating can result in a ticket, fine, demerit points on your license, and an increase in your
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