How many points appear on my driver's license for an unsafe lane change violation?

An unsafe lane change violation is considered a moving violation and it generally warrants two points on a person’s driving record, although point systems and the number of points will vary greatly from state to state.

An unsafe lane change can be charged for a number of illegal movements in traffic, including:

• Swerving into another lane to avoid an object in the road

• Changing lanes without signaling

• Changing lanes and breaking hard in the middle of traffic

• Changing lanes suddenly without looking behind you and without providing an adequate signal

• Weaving between lanes

State laws vary, but one of the reasons drivers may be ticketed for an unsafe lane change is that they did not signal the change for a sufficient distance, which is 300 yards in some states.

Depending on the state points system where you live, you may face a driver’s license suspension for accumulating six points in a twelve-month period. As a result, if you already have points on your driving record and you have grounds to fight this charge or attend traffic school, if that is an option in your state, to have the points removed. You may want to contact a local traffic ticket attorney to help you determine the best course of action. You may be able to challenge the arresting officer’s observations, or to find some procedural error in the ticket or the arrest.