Traffic tickets can stay on your record for years, increasing insurance rates and risking license suspension. But in many cases, you can remove them or reduce their impact.
Options for Removing a Ticket:
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Traffic School: Many states allow you to take a defensive driving course
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Contesting the Ticket in Court: You may get the ticket dismissed if the officer doesn’t appear or your defense is successful
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Deferred Adjudication or Probation: You follow rules for a set period, and the ticket is dismissed
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Expungement or Sealing: Rare, but possible for certain cases
Time Limits Matter:
Act within deadlines — usually 30 days — or you lose the chance to contest or dismiss it.
Insurance Tip:
Even if the court dismisses the ticket, check with your DMV to make sure it’s cleared from your driving record.
How Long Do Tickets Stay on Your Record?
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Minor violations: 3 years
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Serious ones (DUI, reckless driving): 5–10 years or more
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