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• Where can I find a list of insurance codes?

  • Insurance

  This can be a little tricky, and take some work. Insurance codes are assigned by each state to every company authorized to sell insurance within their state. (The state department of insurance decides which insurers can operate within their state.) You may need to know this information, for example, when you're filling out a car insurance claim form but don't know the insurance code for the other party's insurance provider. Some states - such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York - make this information available online. Most states, however, don't do this, or bury the information so much that it's difficult to find. So, if you live in one of those states, you've got a few ways to find out the insurance code you need. You can call your insurance company or agent; either might..

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• How can I look up my state's driving citations/violations codes?

  • Tickets Fines Citations > Traffic Tickets

  You’ll need to perform a search online for “traffic violation codes” along with your state’s name. States may have their driving citations/violations codes listed under various state agencies. Some states have this info in their DMV websites, others in their Department of Finance Web sites, and still others in their Secretary of State or court Web sites. The vehicle code tells you how many points traffic tickets are worth. If you’ve received traffic tickets or violations in the past and don’t know if the points are still showing on your record, you should order your driving record.  This will tell you exactly how many points you currently have counting against..

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• Where are the violation codes so I can decipher my citation?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Traffic and Safety Laws

  Violation codes, or traffic codes, are generally found on the state or local government Web sites. They may be called “Vehicle Code,” “Revised Statutes,” or “Traffic Laws.” The easiest way to find yours would be to perform a search for your specific citation number along with your state name. You can sometimes get a citation dismissed or the points removed from your record by attending traffic school. Rules vary by state on options to clear traffic tickets. If you don’t think you are in the wrong regarding your citation, consider consulting a traffic ticket attorney for advice on how to..

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• Where can I access the traffic violation codes online?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Vehicle Code

  Conveniently, most states post these codes on one or several Web sites. A state government Web site that posts state laws online will include all state laws, and you’ll need to sift through to find the section that deals with vehicle code and, more specifically, the section that deals with all the traffic violation codes. On the other hand, if you search through your driver handbook or the Web site of the state agency that handles driver- and vehicle-related mattes (this agency varies by state, but think the DMV, your county clerk’s office, or a division of your state’s public safety, transportation, or revenue department), chances are you’ll find that agency has isolated just the vehicle code. Understanding your state’s traffic violation codes can help you..

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• Under what circumstances would I need to reference my state's vehicle code?

  • Laws and Legal Info > Vehicle Code

  Code of Regulations Legal Reference Your state's vehicle code is a treasure trove of legal knowledge. It explains every vehicle-related statute or law in absolute detail. So say, for example, you get saddled with a speeding ticket or other traffic ticket, and you're unsure of the short- and long-term ramifications. You can use the vehicle codes for legal interpretation. It will not only explain the violation, but also list fines, driver license points (if applicable to your state) and, depending on the situation, possible jail time. You can then use this information to decide on whether to challenge or accept the charge. These statutes can also help in untangling the complexities behind auto insurance. You'll find your state's liability requirements, as well as the penalties for not..

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