Which Driving Infractions Cause Car Insurance Premiums to Rise the Most?

We all know that tickets for speeding or passing a stop sign can result in costly fines, but the rise in your insurance premiums can  be even more painful. According to a recent national study, below is the average of how much your car insurance rises per infraction:  Read here

1. DUI -- 93 percent.
2. Reckless driving -- 82 percent.
3. Careless driving -- 27 percent.
4. Speeding 1 to 15 mph over the limit -- 21 percent. Speeding 16 to 30 mph over the limit -- 28 percent.
   Speeding 31+ mph over the limit -- 30 percent.
   
5. Failure to stop -- 19 percent.
6. Failure to yield to pedestrians -- 19 percent.
7. Driving in a carpool lane -- 18 percent. 

The bottom line: driving carefully and obeying all traffic rules is important for safety and your pocketbook!


Posted by Wee Care Nanny Agency