SR22 Insurance

Reader’s Question:

How long do I have to carry an SR22 insurance for DUI conviction here in San Francisco California?

Ben

San Francisco CA

Typically after being convicted of a DUI in California, an individual will need to file and carry a SR-22 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.

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 ar ethe 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 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.

If you need more information on how long you will need to maintain an SR22 in San FRancisco California, contact CA DMV.