Traffic Tickets

All driving violations shoulder short-term and long-term ramifications. Besides the immediate ouch upon your wallet, these infractions can also cause you to lose your license.

Every moving violation adds points, ranging from one to 10, to your driving record. If you accrue 10 or more points during a two-year span, your license will be suspended.

You can find a complete list of violations and points in the Vermont Statutes. And even though these points only carry a two-year shelf life, the violation will always remain on your record.

A traffic ticket's financial repercussions can be severe, depending on the gravity of your blunder. On top of the fine for the ticket itself, all moving violations automatically get reported to insurance companies.

A ticket for illegal parking will not really hurt you financially, but get nabbed driving 60 MPH in a posted school zone and it will cause a significant leap in your insurance premiums. And regardless of how safely you drive over the next few years, you will be forever red-flagged as a risky driver by the insurance industry.

Should you have questions about a ticket you received, contact:

• Vermont Traffic Bureau

• P.O. Box 607

• White River Junction, VT 05001

• (802) 295-8869

Do not, however, contact the bureau for legal advice. Instead, you should consult an attorney regarding all legal matters.