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Do I need to report a fix-it ticket when applying for new auto insurance?

I recently received a ticket for expired car registration. Since I got it taken care of within 20 days they said it won't show up on my driving record. Do I need to report fix-it tickets when applying for new auto insurance?

Feb 25, 2020 Arlington, TX

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Kristine Lee

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Kristine is a licensed insurance agent who joined The Zebra in 2019 as an in-house content researcher and writer. Before joining The Zebra, she was a…

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As long as your license wasn't suspended as a result — or other violations that affect your driving record — you do not have to report fix-it tickets to your insurance company. Insurers typically will only rate against moving violations that show up on your motor vehicle record (MVR).

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