How long will a traffic ticket stay on my driving record?

In Alaska, the length of time that a traffic ticket will stay on your driving record depends on the type of violation and how much time has passed since the ticket was issued. Most traffic violations will stay on a license for a period of three years. This includes violations like running a stop sign or red light, speeding, reckless driving, and other traffic violations. For more serious violations, such as drinking and driving or vehicular manslaughter, the ticket will stay on the driving record for five to ten years, depending on the circumstances. Additionally, the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may choose to suspend your license for a longer period of time. If you have multiple tickets within a short time period, the DMV may decide to extend the suspension of your license beyond the standard three years. If that is the case, the tickets will stay on your record for the duration of the suspension. It is important to note that even after the tickets are removed from your driving record, they are still a part of your permanent record. Employers, insurance companies, and other entities may still be able to access the records and use them to make decisions about you. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the consequences of traffic tickets and take the necessary precautions to avoid being ticketed in the first place.

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