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Reader’s Question:

I am wondering why car insurance companies need to wait for like 4 years or so before they can even consider lowering my car insurance?

Kelly

Dallas Texas

 

Each violation like parking tickets, at-fault accidents, or driving under the influence is allocated a specific point value. Each violation you make has corresponding number of points added to your driving record. Thus, your record gets worse if you gain more points. Each insurance company has its own way of assessing applicants in such a way that the points on your driving record may or may not have an effect on the rates you pay for auto insurance.

Have you incur violations, your policy may be surcharged. The insurance companies will take in consideration your driving record for the past three years as this is a more precise reflection of your violation history. One may say this is looking into the big picture.

You can avail of many free car insurance quotes as plenty as you want and can plug in different violations and dates to observe how they may have an impact on your premiums.