Do I have a driving record if I don't have any citations?

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What is in a Driving Record?

Yes, you do have a driving record even if you don’t have any citations. Driving records are maintained on all drivers by each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Driving records contain more than just citations; they contain all kinds of personally-identifying information, although some of this information is restricted by privacy laws.

Driving records are established when you get licensed by a state to drive. So even if you have a clean citation history, you still have a driving record. Anyone accessing your driving record will see that you have no citations listed, and that’s a good thing.

  • Other information available on your driving record includes:
  • Name and social security number
  • Height and weight
  • Address and phone number
and other identifying pieces of information. However, keep in mind that privacy laws restrict what individuals can access this personal information and under what circumstances.

If you receive any citations or driving-related convictions, they will eventually appear on your driving record. You can sometimes remove these, or the accompanying points (if your state uses points) by taking a driver's ed or traffic school class.

Whether you have any citations or not, it’s always a good idea to periodically check to see what’s on your driving record. Accessing your driving record online is quick and easy and will save you a lot of time and effort, particularly if you are planning to apply for a job requiring a clean record.

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