| What's The Difference Between Moving Violations And Non Moving Violations |
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| Written by Steven Swihart |
| Monday, 16 August 2010 08:59 |
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There are differences between traffic tickets. Determining the type of ticket you have is important when evaluating your situation.
There are differences between traffic tickets. Determining the type of ticket you have is important when evaluating your situation. A lot of times when you have a minor violation and it wont result in any points on your license its best to go ahead and pay it and avoid trying to challenge it in traffic court. Traffic tickets fall under one of two categories: non-moving violations and moving violations. Non-moving violations typically involve parking your car illegally or minor 'fix-it' tickets. These violations are not as serious as their counter-parts (moving violations) and usually involve much smaller fines. Plus, as a bonus they do not show up on your driving record, which means your auto insurance company won't find out about them. Some common non-moving violations include: improper registration, failure to use seatbelt, broken taillights, no license plate, no license lamps, and improper parking. The fines for non moving violations are normally small, like around $50 or less. So its usually better, just from a hassle stand point, to pay these types of violations and not waste hours in traffic court. However if the ticket can cleared easily you should certainly try. For example a ticket for a non working tail light can be dismissed if you show proof you fixed it in most cases. A moving violation on the other hand, is any violation of the law, committed by the driver of a vehicle, while it is in motion. The term "motion" distinguishes it from 'non-moving' violations. While parking tickets are charged against a vehicle (which will be towed if violations go unpaid or are frequent), moving violations are charged against the person driving. Moving violations are usually classified as infractions or misdemeanors, but serious violations can be considered felonies. Moving violations normally involve the payment of fines, and also having points assessed against the driving record of the driver. As points are accumulated more severe punishment can be ordered such as having to take defensive driving courses up to having your drivers license suspended. Here in the United States, citation fines are nominal dollar amounts, usually between $50 and $500. In some countries, however, they are proportional to the violator's income and fines in excess of $100,000 can be assessed to wealthy individuals. Common moving violations include: speeding (by far the most common violation) , running a stop sign or red traffic light, failure to yield to someone with the right of way, failing to maintain a single lane, not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, crossing the gore (striped area), failure to secure a load to a truck, driving in a car pool lane illegally, or driving too slow for road conditions, particularly in a left-hand lane Some of the more serious types of moving violations can include racing, driving under the influence, and vehicular homicide. Traffic violations are also broken down into either civil or criminal. While they both have points and fines associated with them, only criminal violations can wind up you up in jail. Sentences imposed in criminal cases are obligations owed to the state for violation of their laws. The term state can be applied to cities, towns, state or federal governments or any other kind of municipality. Obviously these are the moving violations you need to avoid at all costs. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Looking to find the best information on the internet about traffic tickets? Then visit www.Paytrafficviolation.com to find the best advice for beating your traffic ticket. |