A moving violation is any violation of the law committed by the driver of a vehicle while it is in motion. The term 'motion' distinguishes it from other motor vehicle violations, such as paperwork violations (which include violations involving automobile insurance, registration and inspection), parking violations, or equipment violations. Moving violations often increase insurance premiums. A moving violation is any violation of the law committed by the driver of a vehicle while it is in motion. The term 'motion' distinguishes it from other motor vehicle violations, such as paperwork violations (which include violations involving automobile insurance, registration and inspection), parking violations, or equipment violations. Moving violations often increase insurance premiums.