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If you’ve ever received a traffic ticket before, it was most likely for something ordinary like speeding, running a red light or following too closely.
But there are some truly outrageous laws on the books across the country that you probably don’t know about!
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J&S Transportation, a car transport company, compiled a state-by-state look at these wacky laws, but it’s worth mentioning that not all of them are upheld to this day.
Here are some of the strangest laws that stood out to us:
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While you may not be ticketed for those bizarre laws, a report from InsuranceQuotes.com found that even minor violations can impact your auto insurance premium.
While those increases might seem high, they’re nothing compared to the increase you’d pay for more serious violations, like driving under the influence.
For insurance companies, this is all about assessing a driver’s risk. Experts say the violations that cause rates to rise the most are strong indicators that the driver could have an accident in the future.
Most first-time infractions will have a negative impact on your auto insurance premium for up to five years, but there are a few things you can do to help your cause.
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This post was last modified on April 25, 2017 4:15 pm
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