Reader’s Question:
I got convicted for DUI in New Jersey in February 2005. I now live in San Diego, CA. How long will that DUI remain on my driving record and affect my insurance rates here in California?
Tori
San Diego, CA
With respect to your permanent NJ DMV driving record, your DUI conviction will remain permanent. You should check with the CA Department of Motor Vehicles to find out if they have placed this DUI or any other offenses that were previously on your NJ record on your new California driver’s history.
California has a new law effective January 1, 2007 which extends the reporting period for DUI offenses from 7 to 10 years for all public requestors, including insurance companies. Under this new law, you may not qualify for a good driver discount again until 10 years from you DUI violation.
A DUI may have been considered by an insurance company for premium surcharges for a period of seven years up until 2007. However, it can be considered in California for 10 years.
You may want to contact the California Department of Insurance, which is the insurance regulator for CA, since your DUI was out of state for you to be able to find out how long an insurance company in CA can rate you on your NJ DUI from 2005.
It is better to contact your insurance agent if you have any additional questions on your insurance premiums.
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Reader’s Question:
Is there anyway to reduce the years for DUI penalty in California? How long will a DUI stay on my record?
Dexter
Bakersfield, CA
Effective January 1, 2007, any CA DUI offense on your record will appear for 10 years from the violation date. The new law extends the reporting period for DUI offenses from 7 to 10 years for all public requestors, including insurance companies. According to the new law, drivers with DUI occurring within the past 10 years are not entitled to receive a good driver discount.
DUI offense that occurred more than 10 years ago will no longer appear on your public driving record. At then end of the 10-year reporting window, it will automatically be taken off.
As to the reduction of the penalty for traffic violations in CA, the law stipulates various offense penalties according to the circumstances of your DUI and non-DUI violations. For more accurate information, contact the court found on your ticket issued
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