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If you are a full-time driver, your driving record is not just personal; it's professional. This goes for any professional driver, whether you deliver packages, transport passengers, run parts, or haul equipment. Your driving record is reflected in your resume, reputation, and paycheck.
This is why fighting a moving violation ticket is so important, even if you do not currently hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). There is a common misconception that non-CDL drivers will not face serious consequences for a speeding ticket or an improper lane change citation. However, in industries where your job depends on being behind the wheel, moving violations can impact your bottom line. A few points on your license can cost you in wages, fewer shifts, higher insurance premiums, or even termination.
In fields such as last-mile delivery, courier work, rideshare, junk hauling, or grocery delivery, employers and industry apps often run regular background checks. These include your Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). A single moving violation may not raise red flags, but multiple citations over a short period can get you deactivated, suspended, or disqualified.
Some employers have zero-tolerance policies for specific offenses, such as speeding in school zones, texting while driving, or failure to yield. Even if you are an independent contractor using your personal vehicle, companies such as Amazon Flex, Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are monitoring your record closely.
Whether you drive a car, van, or truck, your vehicle insurance is a major expense if you are a full-time driver. Even a single moving violation can raise your insurance premiums by hundreds of dollars per year or more. And it can get worse: If you are considered high-risk, your insurance may drop you entirely and force you to shop for non-standard coverage.
Moving violations make you an insurance risk, whether you are using your vehicle in a personal or professional capacity. At a professional level, many delivery contractors and fleet companies use commercial auto policies. So a poor driving record can disqualify you from coverage eligibility. This means fewer work opportunities, especially with larger companies that screen drivers through their insurance provider’s risk assessments. And if your work vehicle is your family’s vehicle, your entire family may be considered an insurance risk.
Like many drivers, paying the fine may seem like the easiest route, rather than fighting the moving violation ticket. However, by doing so, you are effectively pleading guilty. Then you are stuck with those points on your driving record.
On the other hand, fighting a ticket offers several advantages, such as:
With the right legal representation, it is easier than you think to fight a moving violation ticket. Experienced attorneys who regularly represent drivers, such as the legal team at Drivers Legal Plan®, can help you fight the ticket and increase your options for a successful outcome.
Consider this: Paying a $150 ticket may seem like the best course of action today to avoid the perceived time and hassle of fighting the moving violation. But over time, tickets can add up to long-term consequences such as:
Given these long-term risks, the cost of not fighting a ticket can be far greater than the fine.
Contact Us TodayIf your wheels aren’t moving, you’re not earning. Your livelihood depends on your driving record, so keeping that record clean should be a top priority. With every mile you drive, you are building your career. Even small violations can chip away at your professional reputation.
However, you don’t have to panic if you get a ticket. But you don’t want to ignore it either. You can contact Drivers Legal Plan® to fight your moving violation ticket. We’ve defended over 400,000 traffic violation cases nationwide. We will protect your right to keep working. If you drive for a living, contact us to help protect your driving record.
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