SR22 DMV insurance
Reader’s Question:
I just want to know how long does the DMV requires me to carry the sr22 after conviction of DUI? I live in VA.
Dan
Thank you for asking Dan.
In Virginia, the time one must carry a SR-22 may vary in but usually it must be held for 3 years after a DUI/DWI convictions.
According to the VA Department of Motor Vehicles site when three years have elapsed from the effective date of the suspension or revocation, the DMV relieves the owner of the vehicle of the requirement of furnishing proof of financial responsibility or sr22. To verify this information regarding your specific case you may contact the contact the VA DMV.
I most states, being convicted of driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or driving while intoxicated and maiming are all kept on your driving record for 11 years.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
DMV insurance for SR22
Reader’s Question:
Do I get notification from the DMV if the time period to carry an sr22 is up already?
Michael
Thank you for asking Michael.
Whether the DMV will notify you or you need to contact the DMV about removing the SR22 depends upon laws in the state and Department of Motor Vehicles guidelines. There may be some states where the Department of Motor Vehicle will send notification that you are no longer required to maintain the SR-22, while other states may not require their DMV to do so.
If the DMV is not required to notify you when the time period to carry the SR-22 is completed then likely you were told when you started carrying the SR-22 when you would be able to cancel it.
I would suggest that you verify with the DMV to know if your SR-22 time limit is over and if so how to go about removing it. You may also need to talk to your insurance company about removing it or you may need to provide your insurance agent with any documentation from the DMV that you are no longer required to carry the sr22 and its okay to have it removed.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
sr22 information
Reader’s Question:
My son was required to carry an sr22 because he received 12 points. Can you please tell me what an sr22 is. Thank you.
Denver
Thank you for asking Denver.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles states that a form S-22 insurance certificate is required for three years from the ending date of the suspension for which it is required. This financial certificate or sr22 is also required during the 6 months when a person is issued a provisional driver’s license.
According to the SC driver’s manual some suspensions require SC motorist to file SR-22 insurance before their driver’s license can be reinstated. SR-22 insurance is a proof of financial responsibility for the future. If you are mandated by the state to file SR-22 insurance and you fail to maintain that coverage, your driving and/or registration privileges will be suspended and you may be required to pay up a reinstatement fee of up to $400.
You may contact the SC Department of Motor Vehicle to get information on the exact state laws regarding your son’s loss of driver’s license due to getting too many points and the reason he needs to acquire the SR-22.
Goodluck!
MariCAR