California DUI Conviction and Cheap SR22 Insurance Coverage
Reader’s Question:
How long do I have to carry an SR22 insurance for DUI conviction here in San Francisco California? I am on a fixed income and need very very cheap SR22 insurance coverage…if that is possible.
Ben
San Francisco CA
Typically after being convicted of a DUI in California, an individual will need to file and carry a SR22 for a period of 3 years. The period of time that the California SR22 insurance must be maintained by a driver can vary based upon upon their conviction.
California DUI Conviction
If you have been informed that you need to carry an SR22 insurance because of a DUI conviction in California you may contact the CA Department of Motor Vehicles to learn exactly the period of time need to maintain it. Here are the steps you will have to take to have your license reinstated:
1. Complete the required suspension period
2. Pay fee for re-issuance
3. File SR22
4. File Notice of Completion Certificate
4. Pay fines to the court
If your drivers license suspension was because of the administrative license suspension program or “Admin Per Se” (APS), then you also typically need to obtain an SR22 insurance. Here are the things you can do to reinstate your license after an APS suspension/revocation:
1. Pay $125 reissue fee to California DMV
2. Obtain SR22
3. Carry SR22 insurance for a period of 3 years.
California DUI SR22 Auto Insurance
One of the best ways to lower your annual premiums is to have a higher deductible amount.. Like a $1,000, is what I carry personally.
Now, if you are a claim free and safe driver like I am, you could be saving a ton of money each year on your premiums. People fail to realize that the deductible amount is only paid when they file a claim and their insurance company pays that claim.
If you need more information on how long you will need to maintain an SR22 in San Francisco California, contact CA DMV.