Reader’s Question:

How long do I have to carry an SR-22 insurance in California, for a DUI conviction?

Joe

El Cajon, CA

After a DUI conviction normally in California one must file and carry an SR-22 for a period of three years. The amount of time the El Cajon California SR22 must be maintained by a driver may vary depending upon their conviction and if there were other issues surrounding in the case, such as driving uninsured.

If you are required to carry an SR22 insurance due to a DUI in CA you may contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles to know exactly how long you are required to maintain it.

If you had been convicted of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol (DUI) you would have to go through the following steps to have license reinstated:

  • Complete a mandatory suspension period.
  • Pay to DMV a reissue fee .
  • File Proof of Financial Responsibility SR 22
  • File a Notice of Completion Certificate (DL 101)
  • Pay fines to the court.
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The cost of DUI in California is enough to give you a heart attack. After you have forked over the money for your bail, your attorney fees, your car insurance premiums, your fines, your fees for reinstating your license, your court charges; after you have possibly lost your job or in any case lost a certain amount of time at work while you were in court or in jail; the cost comes out to around $20,000 for the typical person. Of course, this can be higher or lower depending on the severity of your case, your sentence, your job, and the state where you live in.

One of the things about the cost of DUI in California which you can control is the insurance and the attorney. The most important thing to do if you want to save money on these is for you to shop around. Ask several CA attorneys for quotes on their services and compare them, while comparing the quality of the attorney as well.

You can compare rates for DUI car insurance as well, and you can also drive less, get discounts, cut coverage, raise your deductibles, among many other things you can do to save some money.

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