Insurance.com research found that for every traffic violation ticket that shows up on your driving record, your car insurance premium increases. For a single traffic violation, you car insurance premium can increase by 18% on an average. The data also showed that your car insurance premium would rise by 34% if two traffic violations showed up on your record. Drivers whose record showed more than three traffic tickets would end up paying 50% more than drivers with no traffic violation tickets.
Car insurance companies see people with a greater number of violation as higher risk clients and therefore charge more from them. Traffic violation like DUI can see your car insurance skyrocket; while taking driver safety courses can help you reduce the premium on your car insurance.
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