I got pulled over for changing lanes without signaling. Will I get points on my license?

I got pulled over for changing lanes without signaling. Will I get points on my license?

Many states today have point systems by which they track your driving record, so it is important to investigate your driving record and unsafe lane changes penalties. An unsafe lane change usually occurs when someone attempts to pass another vehicle and commits one of the follow infractions:

• Failure to use the left signal when moving to pass

• Failure to allow enough space to move into the left lane to pass

• Failure to use the right signal when moving back into the right lane

• Failure to check for traffic behind them, either in their lane or the passing lane

• Making a lane change in a posted construction or no-passing zone, which is illegal

When someone is given a ticket for an unsafe lane change, there are a number of penalties and consequences. They vary by state, but they generally include:

• Fines of $100 or more

• Generally 2 points on their driving record

• Increased insurance rates

Even two points can add up quickly. Most states allow no more than eight in a given period before the offender faces a license suspension.

Unsafe lane changes may get less attention than many other traffic violations today, but the penalties are serious enough that it can be important to seek a traffic attorney to determine your defense for this charge, especially if you already have points on your driving record.