Some interesting statistics on how tickets increase the price of insurance for 3 to 5 yrs: Stats from insurance . com.
- DUI/DWI first offense 79%
- Reckless driving 73%
- Operating a vehicle in a race (highway racing) 71%
- Speeding 30+ over limit 30%
- Careless driving 26%
- Texting-while-driving 23%
- Distracted driving 22%
- Speeding 16-29 MPH over limit 22%
- Improper/illegal pass 20%
- Speeding 1-15 MPH over limit 20%
- Following too closely 20%
- Improper turn 20%
- Failure to yield 20%
- Failure to stop 19%
- Talking on cell phone 16%
- Driving without a license or permit 12%
- Driving without insurance 10%
- Seat belt infraction 3%
