How do tickets and violations affect my car insurance?

There’s a lot of information out there about car insurance as it pertains to tickets and traffic violations. Some of it’s true; some of it is an exaggeration or pure misinformation. However, whether you get your information from a friend or family member, or an online search engine, it’s best to double-check your sources. At Elephant Insurance, we’ve done the homework for you.

To help dispel any misconceptions or myths about tickets and violations, we’ve compiled the truth about common violations—and outlined quick facts about each. We’re also answering several popular questions we hear about driving records and insurance premiums as they relate to said violations. We hope you learn a thing or two and walk away as a confident, safe driver.

• Types of Tickets and Violations
• Will I see an impact on my insurance premium?
• How long will a traffic violation stay on my insurance record?
• How to improve your rate if you received a ticket

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