How Much A Ticket Might Hike Your Car Insurance Rate and What To Do About It

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19 Jun

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Traffic violations can raise the cost of your insurance coverage – but it’s not entirely out of your hands. First, there’s the cost of the actual ticket, of course – and that initial expense varies widely, depending on the state and the driving violation. However, from reckless driving to not wearing your seatbelt, the ticket you get may also increase the cost of your insurance. Over time that can really add up. The results of a recent study show just how much that ticket will raise your insurance rates. Check it out, and then read on for what you can do about it.

How to prevent an insurance rate hike:

Go to court
Hire a lawyer
Attend traffic school
Avoid getting pulled over again
Be patient
Comparison shop for new insurance

About the Author

Written by Donna Taylor

Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel, United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.