You can run, but you can't hide. Yes, your driving record will follow you wherever you go. That's because the Department of Motor Vehicles in each state maintains an ongoing record of where you live, what tickets you've received, and what accidents you've been in. Some states even keep track after you move out of state, showing which state you've had a license in since you left there. What that means is that if you have a poor driving record, it will continue to penalize you for years to come. That's the bad news. The good news is, that should provide a powerful motivation to keep your driving record clean. The fewer offenses you have on that record, the more likely it is a judge or arresting officer will show leniency for your first offense, the lower your insurance rates will be, and the fewer impediments you will have when you search for a new job.