Your driving record is used in a number of ways. For you, this document serves as a way to ensure that your record is up to date and a way to keep track of your driving process. How do others use it? Here are the most common ways:

• Potential employers use your Arizona driving record to make sure that you can legally drive commercially in this state. They may also opt to not hire you if your driving record shows multiple accidents or tickets.

• Insurance companies use your driving record to set your monthly premium prices. By having a clean driving record, you can get and Arizona auto insurance discount. If you have multiple infractions, though, a company can choose to deny you altogether.

• Lawyers use your driving record to argue cases involving vehicles in court. For example, if you have a clean driving record and someone is suing you for a hit and run, your lawyer can use your driving record to argue that you have no history of accidents.

• The court will look at your Arizona driving record to determine whether or not you are eligible for Arizona defensive driving school if you get a ticket. They will also use it to determine how many Arizona driving points you have on your license and whether or not you should be ordered to attend traffic school or have your license suspended.

• Researchers use driving records to gather statistical information about the state of Arizona.

• Towing companies and private toll companies use driving records to find your contact information to issue fines or otherwise contact you.