I got a speeding ticket in Indiana, but I live in California?

Question

I plan on paying the ticket (Indiana court told me to send $138), but I want to know if I need to go to traffic school? If not, does a record go on my California license and my insurance would go up?

Answer 1

Answer from a General Insurance Agent

No you don't have to go to traffic school, Just pay the ticket and pay it quickly (ASAP) before it goes to warrant and gets your California license suspended.

All traffic violations go on your permanent driving record regardless of where you got them.

It will likely not be cost effective to try and fight an out of state ticket, any delays in the process could result in a suspension of your Drivers License.

Fortunately, Insurance Companies only look at the last 3 to 5 years of your driving record. Only one hit for speeding will have only a small effect on your insurance rates.

Good Luck

Answer 2

No traffic school for just a speeding ticket but your insurance  M A Y  go up.  Tip :  Don't do anything that will cause your insurance company to look up your record/policy (no address changes, no policy changes, nothing...) that way unless they do a routine check, they won't know.