Is a burnt out license plate light considered a moving violation?
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Is a burnt out license plate light considered a moving violation?
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I recently received my upcoming insurance policy for 2007-2008 and noticed that the included driving history record showed an "Improper equipment" violation that was worth 2 points. This "Improper equipment" violation is referring to when I got pulled over (and was given a ticket) for a burnt out license plate light last year. Is this legit or is my insurance company just trying to get more money out of my policy?
FYI: I live in Massachusetts
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skcs11
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it is legal |
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PaulyM
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You are experiencing a little of both,Insurance companies will look for any excuse to increase your rate,and the license plate light should not be more than a warning, first time.They usually will find a light out as probable cause to see if you are drunk,on drugs,or have drugs in your car.If he went to all the trouble to search your car then he would have to document the reason to stop you.As far as the Insurance company,there CEO needs a new Lamborghini |
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amy-marie r
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massachusetts has equipment inspection and you are required to keep equipment in working oreder throught the year. your ticket is totally legit and because it is a safety issue for your lights to be out including the plate light, your are inviolation unfortunately. mass is a place they really enforce because the police patrols actually have a quota of tickets to give out. i moved from there to colorado and wish they would pull more people over here it is unsafe. |
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TedEx
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Here's how it works. Yes, in some states having a burnt out light is a violation.
However, since bulbs DO burn out, most police who stop you wil just tell you to get it fixed.
Something is missing here. What didn't you tell us?? |
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"La Chinita"
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It could be ticketed but I know when small things like that are noticed and you haven't been in a wreck or anything, they would be likley to give a warning , if the driver acted appropriatley when pulled over. I was warned for that, but I was driving for drinking friends, so, as it was not my car, that may be why. Oregon. I think its a power struggle and they get piszed if they can't immediatley I.D. a driver by his plate number. |
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oklatom
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It's an equipment violation, usually just a fix it ticket, but obviously added two points in Massachusetts. It's also probable cause to pull you over and stop you and check out other things. |
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Gipper
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It is legit...they don't consider your vehicle to be road worthy or safe without the proper equipment, such as working lights. |
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fisherwoman
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It's usually defective or improper equipment, and therefore not a moving violation, which would make the car having to be in motion when the incident occurred. I'm not familiar with Ma law, but it doesn't seem in the right category, I think I'd get some quotes and ask another agent what their take is. |
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startrektosnewenterpriselovethem
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It is only a warning the first time in CA |
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FirebirdMan54321
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I would say that is right. I believe at any time that you have a light that is supposed to work such as brakes, headlights, turn signals, and even license plate lights and they don't work, it is considered a moving violation. If you have any questions about this, contact your local authorities and ask them or call your insurance company and speak to someone that can help you out in your situation. Hope this helps!!! Best wishes!!! |
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