You should contact the courthouse in the county where the ticket was issued. They will be able to privode you with details on how to take care of your old violation. The violation will appear on your driving record. Each insurance company has different guidelines regarding how much of your driving history they consider. Some will look back at the last 3 years while others may look back at as much as the last 7 years.

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