WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MOVING AND NON-MOVING VIOLATION?

Oh no—you recently got a traffic ticket.

Was it for a moving or non-moving violation? Maybe you’re asking, “What’s the difference between a moving and non-moving violation? The difference is simply the impact it will have on your driving record and auto insurance rates.

Here, I will discuss the difference between the effects of a moving and a non-moving violation.

Moving Violations Will Impact Your Driving Record

Traffic violations are not made equal.

Tickets such as speeding tickets, reckless driving, disregarding a red light, failure to obey a traffic signal, and running a stop sign are all moving violations. If you pay those ticket fines, which is the same as pleading guilty, they can negatively impact your driving record, which means your car insurance rates will go up. And they also have the potential to impact job opportunities. 

Non-moving Violations Are Preferred

My goal when we’re dealing with traffic tickets is always a dismissal. But our next goal is to make sure that the traffic ticket does not further impact your driving record in any way. Non-moving traffic violations are ideal for that. 

As you can see, the difference between moving and non-moving violations is palpable. For that reason, a LA traffic ticket lawyer at the Law Office of Heather C. Ford will seek to get any ticket you have reduced to a non-moving violation.

Before You Pay That Traffic Ticket, Call Me

Many people don’t know a non-moving violation ticket is an option.

I find that people call me after they’ve paid a ticket without going to court or they went to court on their own and agreed to pay. Subsequently, they discover that the ticket has negatively impacted them because their car insurance rates have gone sky-high, or they can’t get a job. This is particularly important for people who are thinking about doing Uber or want to get a CDL license.

Agreeing to pay before getting the charge reduced to a non-moving violation can be a costly mistake in a state like Louisiana, where the insurance is very pricey in the first place. A moving violation can have a significant impact on those rates. This is especially true once you have three or more tickets within three years.

Contact an Experienced Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Are you facing a traffic violation? When in doubt, a traffic ticket attorney is a great asset. Whether you are facing license suspension or a severe drunk driving charge, the Law Office of Heather C. Ford is equipped to help you.

Suppose you have any questions about whether or not the ticket you received is a moving violation. In that case, you can always text me a copy of the ticket, and I’ll be happy to give you my thoughts. Schedule a free consultation.

Here are some links you may find interesting:

• 7 Things You Need To Know Before Deciding To Fight Your Ticket
• How Will A Speeding Ticket Affect My Insurance?
• Do I have to sign a traffic ticket if I don’t believe I did anything wrong?