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What is a moving violation in Ohio?
I rear-ended another car in a shopping plaza parking lot and when a police officer came to the scene, he gave me a moving violation ticket! I’m confused because I wasn’t moving when he cited me. What’s considered a moving violation in Ohio?
Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear about your unfortunate incident! A moving violation in Ohio is when you break a traffic law while your vehicle is in motion.
Speeding is the most common moving violation drivers are ticketed for. You could also receive a moving violation after a car accident and be cited for such infractions as improper backing or following too closely.
Moving violations in Ohio can put points on your driving record. You’ll receive two points if the moving violation was minor. But if you’re convicted of a more serious moving violation like reckless driving or
DUI
, you’ll get six points. Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period could result in your
license being suspended
for six months. If a moving violation conviction is making it hard to find affordable
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