All drivers can be at risk of getting a moving violation traffic ticket. According to statistics on the NYC Traffic Data website, there have been 502,349 traffic tickets handed out this year so far that were classified as moving violations.
What qualifies as a moving violation?
The following are violations made while the vehicle is in motion. Although they may sound simple, moving violations include a wide range of minor to major infractions. These can include:
- Traffic infractions, which carry the least severe sentencing and penalties for your ticket. They may result in a fine or penalties made to your drivers license.
- Criminal infractions, which are broken into two categories:
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- Misdemeanors. These are minor wrongdoings that could result in community service, probation, fines, or a sentence of less than 12 months in jail.
- Felonies. These are major wrongdoings that could result in jail for years at a time, excessive fines, and a criminal record.
What are examples of moving violations?
In the state of New York, there are a list of over 1,000 codes that can result in a moving violation ticket. The most common examples are:
- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
- Driving on a Suspended License
- Driving Without Insurance
- Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device
- Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
- Failure to Use Turn Signal
- Failure to Yield for a Pedestrian
- Failure to Yield for an Emergency Vehicle
- Improper Use of Turn Signal
- Running a Red Light
- Speeding
- Talking on the Phone While Driving
- Texting While Driving
- Uninspected Motor Vehicle
- Unlicensed Operator (Driving Without a License)
- Weaving Through Traffic
What is the result of a moving violation ticket?
Depending on the severity of the infraction, moving violations can place points on your license for a maximum of 18 months. They can also result in a fine. View the New York State Driver Point System here.
Traffic infractions from minor moving violations can also stay on your driving abstract for a maximum of 4 years, and are viewable to your insurance company which may result in higher rates.
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