CarInsurance.com Car Insurance
Estimates Online
> ZIP code:  Start Quote
CarInsurance.com Navigation
  About Car Insurance About Us
  Car Insurance Site Map Site Map

Get Free Quotes Now

Zip Code:
Save With CarInsurance.com!
Car Insurance Learning Center  Learning Center  Auto Insurance Questions & Answers   Questions & Answers  Professional Answers   Professional Answer
My son got a ticket in Idaho speeding 78 in a 65 he lives in Utah with a Utah license. If he just pays the ticket will it affect his insurance and points?

Utah and Idaho both take part in the Drivers License Compact (DLC) which requires member states to report moving violation convictions received by motorists back to the state where they are licensed. So if he pays the ticket, and thus pleads guilty to the speeding offense, Idaho courts will notify the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles of this out of state speeding violation.

The UT driver's handbook notes this about the DLC - The DLC provides guidelines for greater cooperation among members in driver license matters. Among other things, member jurisdictions exchange driver records and forward convictions for traffic offenses to the driver’s home state.

The Driver License Division of Utah maintains a computerized driving and accident record of every driver in the state. It contains a record of convictions for moving traffic violations and suspensions within the past three (3) years. All alcohol/drug related violations, suspensions, and revocations remain on the record for ten (10) years.

When a driver is convicted of a moving traffic violation, notice of the court action is sent to the Division for posting on the driver’s record. Also, if you are a commercial driver, your driving record will be submitted to the Commercial Driver License Information System and a record of suspensions and revocations will be forwarded to the National Driver Register.

The handbook does not state for certain if out of state violations are placed on a driver's record or not but UT DMV site states that Utah is part of a compacts involving all 50 states and Canadian provinces, which shares information regarding convictions for traffic violations.

Therefore, conviction of specific offenses causes a record of conviction to be sent to the Utah Drivers License Division within ten days of the conviction or bail forfeiture. For example, convictions for speeding offenses will be reported to the Drivers License Division. However, some non-moving violations, such as lack of registration, will not be reported.

You will need to contact the UT DMV though to find out for certain if your son's ID speeding ticket for 13 mph over the limit will be assessed points in Utah or only placed on his driving record. Once it is on his driving record his insurance company will be able to see it the next time they pulled his MVR. It will then depend upon the insurance company's rating system to determine if this speeding violation will cause his rates to rise or not.

Share this on: Tweet this! Add to Facebook Add Google Bookmark Digg This Windows Live Favorites Add to Del.icio.us reddit this!
StumbleUpon Save to Ma.gnolia Save to Blinklist Technorati This Submit to Propeller Furl It Seed Newsvine
Related Questions
Car Insurance RelatedMy 17yo brother was cited for driving without insurance in Utah. What is the penalty for this?
Car Insurance RelatedHow long do points stay on your driving record or on your driving license?
Car Insurance RelatedI need to get insurance on a vehicle and just want to get the minimum that is required by the DMV in Utah. What does the minimum cover?
Car Insurance RelatedI recently traded in my (insured) car for a different car through a dealership. A few days after this I was pulled over for speeding and had not yet notified my insurance company of the trade-in so I...
Car Insurance RelatedI live in Nevada however I received a speeding ticket in Utah for going 10 mph over the speed limit. I understand that in Nevada, a first speeding of 10 mph over does not have any points. However, d...
Car Insurance RelatedAre Arizona state and Pennsylvania part of the Driver License Compact?
Car Insurance RelatedHow many years do you have to carry a SR-22 in the state of Utah?
Car Insurance RelatedIn Utah, do I insure the car or the driver? Must every person have auto insurance or is the vehicle insurance enough?
Car Insurance RelatedI had a speeding ticket going at 85 mph in 75 mph in Idaho state. I have Idaho License. How this affect my insurance rates? Does my insurance basic premium increase due to this ticket?
Car Insurance RelatedDo you need car insurance to register a vehicle in the state of Utah?
Car Insurance RelatedWho are the party states of the DLC?
Tell us what you think about this answer.
What did you think of this question and answer?

poor 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

 excellent
Tell us why you rated this car insurance question and answer this way:
Visitor Comments
No visitors have commented on this answer.
Question Details
This car insurance question was asked on 5/16/2007
This auto insurance answer was last updated on 5/24/2007
Brian M requested this car insurance solution.
Rated 0 out of 10 based on 0 votes.
Helpful Tips
Print Car Insurance Answers Print this car insurance question and answer
Email Car Insurance Answers Email this auto insurance answer
Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided are for information purposes. They are not intended to substitute informed professional advice. These responses should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any insurance product, or to provide financial or legal advice. Please refer to your insurance policy for specific coverage and exclusion information. Please read our Terms Of Use.
©2009 CarInsurance.com, Inc. - Online Insurance Marketplace™
safe and secure auto insurance   better business bureau car insurance   Tested, Safe, and Secure Car Insurance