Will I get any point on my record if I get a citation for an unsafe lane change?

Points are placed on your drivers license when you get certain moving violations. Points can impact your insurance rates, sending them up because you become viewed as more of a risky driver by the insurance company. Points also result in you losing your drivers license if you acquire a set amount of points in a certain period of time. So, if you are ticketed for an unsafe lane change, what are the points unsafe lane change rules?

As a general matter, since an unsafe lane change is a moving violation, you will be assessed two points on your license. Of course, if you cause an accident or there are other aggravating factors, it is possible you might get more points assessed. Usually, however, two points is standard across most states for such a ticket. 

If you are ticketed for an unsafe lane change, you may be able to avoid getting points on your license by plea bargaining the charges down to a lesser offense. This will generally be done at the discretion of the prosecutor. You may have to attend a traffic class or defensive driving class in order to be able to successfully avoid points on your license.

You may also wish to explore defenses to the ticket, such as arguing that the lane change was not actually unsafe or that the officer who ticketed you did not have sufficient evidence to issue you the ticket.

If you intend to plea bargain your charges down or if you otherwise wish to defend against the ticket to avoid points on your license, it is a good idea to hire a lawyer who specializes in traffic tickets for assistance.