The latest statistics show that there are over 190 million licensed drivers in this country. In addition, all too many of those drivers have moving violations and accidents that appear on their permanent driving records for years. The way states track driving accidents and tickets and the length of time they remain on a person's driving record vary by state. In some cases the most serious offenses can remain visible for a lifetime. Your driving record is accessible to a number of agencies and can influence additional driving convictions, other legal charges, job opportunities, security checks, and public service. A clean driving record is a valuable possession. If you are convicted of a minor driving offense and can choose to attend traffic school, you may be able to have the charge dismissed. If that's not possible, you may be able to have them expunged and sealed. However, in some cases, DUI convictions, among others, can remain visible to inquiring agencies.