I think not all criminals are treated equally. So, I’m going to cover the punishments for what I feel are the most serious offenses that can happen on a daily basis.
Many people might disagree with me and say things like, “It doesn’t matter what you did because it’s basically not a big deal.”
But really, most minor violations will drop off of your driving record after one year, and even those should be treated as second-tier violations.
This article will break down the punishments of common driving infractions and explain why they’re so important to fast-tracking your recovery from your violation.
As a driver, you might have done something that you know is a minor offense to avoid a larger one, or to have a better driving record.
Most people I see constantly complain about their driving record because it’s too long and they’re constantly being charged for small driving infractions. That’s why I bring this up.
Here are some most minor violations–
1. Speeding up to 10 mph over the speed limit.
These are the most common violations that people commit because we don’t slow down enough for our highways and we’re trying to get there as fast as possible.
But, what people don’t understand is this affects your driving record and insurance rates, especially if you get multiple violations.
These violate any California Driver Handbook or California DMV handbook because it states that “speeding up to 10 mph over the speed limit is a misdemeanor.”
2. Running a stop sign.
This is also a very common violation and can be avoided if you’re aware of your surroundings and follow the rules.
These violations affect your DMV report and should be avoided at all costs. They should only affect your driving record if they’re not serious and you’re not doing them on a consistent basis.
3. Running a red light.
These are very serious violations that can lead to an accident or worse, an injury or death of someone else.
That’s why it’s very important that they only appear on your driving record once for this offense because it is still a misdemeanor under the California Vehicle Code.
Also, these are some of the most difficult violations to have dropped off of your DMV record so you need to avoid this at all costs unless there is an emergency situation involved with the red light you ran through .
4. Speeding in a School zone.
This is a very serious offense and many people complain about their juvenile driving record because of this violation.
It is very important that you avoid this at all costs because it can lead to an accident or even be deadly if someone mistakes the speed limit and pulls over to the side of the road.
5. Refusing to stop for the school bus.
This is also a misdemeanor and should not affect your driving record if you only do it once or twice.
The punishment should affect your DMV report and it is a very serious violation that can easily lead to injury or death if you’re not careful.
6. Not paying your traffic tickets.
If you don’t pay for traffic tickets, you risk adding points to your driving record and making it worse depending on how much you owe.
You can also go to jail for this offense if it becomes serious enough and could even affect your credit score, which is another thing many people complain about having a bad one because they don’t take care of their traffic tickets.
7. Driving on a suspended license due to a DUI.
These are serious violations and should never be treated lightly. People complain about their driving record and try to avoid them because they think they’ll just get a ticket and pay it, but that’s not always the case .
If you’re driving on a suspended license, you risk getting arrested and will have to go through an additional process if your license is revoked due to driving on a suspended license.
This violation should only take up half the time of your offense if it’s an infraction or even take up all of your time if it’s a misdemeanor .
8. Driving with a BOL (a DUI, reckless driving, etc.) conviction on your record.
This is a very serious violation and should be treated as such because it will affect your driving record and insurance rates and credit score.
This is something that I’ve seen many people complain about and avoid because they don’t like their driving record.
Others won’t even realize that they even have a record to worry about unless it becomes very serious or if they get stopped by someone.
Most of these violations affect your insurance rates, especially if you’re insuring the car with the violation on your record .
