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Accidents involving more serious violations stay on your record longer — 10 years for a DUI conviction. Even if you weren’t at fault, an accident must be reported and will appear on your record if property damage was more than $1,000 or if anyone was injured or died, according to the DMV. In Florida, meanwhile, a crash goes on your record if you were issued a traffic citation as a result of the accident.
