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Mistakes and disobeying the law can cost you plenty in insurance premiums: Report

Motorists caught texting while driving could see their premiums jump by $1,814, says RATESDOTCA.
Motorists caught texting while driving could see their premiums jump by $1,814, says RATESDOTCA. Photo by File Photo /Getty Images

As traffic is getting busier again, a new report is warning drivers to avoid the mistakes that will drive up their insurance.

“As traffic returns to the streets and inflation pushes up auto insurance premiums, it’s more important than ever that drivers avoid making mistakes that can drive up the cost of insurance,” a RATESDOTCA report says.

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The report outlines how mistakes and disobeying the law can drive up rates and result in motorists missing out on savings.

A big one is texting while driving which could drive up an annual premium by $1,814. Missing payments can result in a $934 increase — or a 36% jump — in annual premiums.

Failing to put winter tires on your vehicle can drive up your insurance bill by $137.

“A single mistake like one of these might not seem like a big deal, but it can really impact how much a driver pays in insurance premiums, even if they switch insurers,” says Kelsey Hawke, RATESDOTCA insurance expert.