Glossary term
Major violation
Major violation: Reckless driving, very high speeds, DUI, driving while suspended; surcharged heavily, often five years.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
How Much Car Insurance Goes Up After a Speeding Ticket
Typical premium increases after a speeding ticket by speed over the limit, why some tickets cause no increase, and how insurers differ.
Entry
How Insurers Calculate Speeding Ticket Surcharges
Learn how auto insurers calculate rate surcharges after a speeding ticket, which rating factors compound costs, and how to lower your overall premium.