Most insurance
companies check your motor vehicle record once a year. Some,
only once every three years or when you're applying for a new
policy. Sometimes, accidents, tickets, and drunk-driving
convictions can escape your insurer's attention. If your insurer
DOES find out about a DUI conviction, you will see higher rates
and possibly the task of seeking a new company due to them not
renewing your insurance.
There are two ways insurance companies generally deal with
customers convicted of DUI. First, your insurer may cancel you.
In other cases, they will raise your premiums due to increasing
your "point" count, almost to the point of "unaffordability."
In the current insurance marketplace, it is probably better
to seek out a specialist for your insurance coverages, rather
than remain with your current carrier. At sr22shop.com , we have
had over 40years of experience in placing DUI coverage. We have
helped thousands of drivers reinstate their licenses, get their
SR22's in place, and shared our expertise and advice which in
turn saved them thousands of dollars in needless attorney fees.
In some cases, you may need an attorney to save your license,
especially if facing a court trial or if this is your second
offense. In other cases, if the DUI has already been to
conviction, you may not need an attorney, and to seek one could
be a waste of money since most questions can be answered by DMV
or an insurance agent specializing in DUI coverages. We can
answer most "POST-conviction" questions for you at NO CHARGE.
Do All
Insurance Companies Find Out I have Had a Drunk Driving
Citation?
Insurers can sometimes miss DUI convictions. It's possible
that your insurance company will never find out about your
conviction if they do not send for your motor vehicle report,
and if you are not required to file an SR22 filing with them.
Human error and computer error happen all the time. One way to
keep your current policy (if your current preferred company does
not find out about your DUI violation), is to buy minimum
liability with one of our companies with an SR22 filing. This
way DMV is satisfied because you have made your filing - and
since your current company has not found out about your drunk
driving offense - you are able to keep your current policy. This
is especially helpful when you have full coverage, other family
members/vehicles, higher liability limits, or coverage on a
valuable vehicle, where the rates on a standard policy might be
very high. We can gladly provide a free quote to you.
In most cases however, it is better just to let your current
policy go, and get the full package with us. There is a very
competitive market now for DUI drivers, and the rates are not as
high as they used to be.
What is an
"SR22 Filing"?
An SR22 Filing is a form issued by an insurance
company which removes a suspension order placed by the DMV on
your driving privilege. The filing provides a guarantee to the
California Department of Motor Vehicles that an insurance
company has issued at least minimum liability coverage for the
person making that filing; AND - that the insurance company will
notify the DMV should the insurance ever lapse for any reason.
How Can You
Help Me Get an SR22?
Our agency represents over 20 insurance companies that
actively write SR22 filing insurance. DON'T just get a quote
from one company - you'll make a big pricing mistake! Our
software will rate you with most major California DMV approved
sr22 companies and put them in order of price, so YOU get the
best deal! We can issue the SR filing same day upon receipt of
signed applications (which can be faxed or downloaded via
computer and paid by credit card); and if you need it, we can
overnight the filing to you for a small overnight fee. We have
written thousands of SR filing accounts ... Let us help you too!
Who Needs
One?
People whose license is under suspension by the California
Department of Motor vehicles need an SR22 Filing to
reinstate their license. This includes, but is not limited to
the following suspension reasons: drunk driving violations; more
minor moving violations in one year than the law permits;
suspensions from unpaid fines or parking violations; uninsured
accidents; failure to comply with other DMV laws or regulations.
How do I get
an SR22 Filing to reactive my drivers license?
You must purchase minimum liability coverage on the
vehicle(s) you own. If you do not own a motor vehicle, you must
purchase "non-owners" liability coverage. The price is based on
the severity of your driving record (accidents and violations),
where you live, and the number of years of driving experience.
If you do not know what is on your driving record, purchase it
from DMV (usual cost is $5.00 to $10.00 per record). Then you
must purchase the proper kind of policy. Our goal is to find
this coverage at the LOWEST COST TO YOU! That is why we are
here.
How long must
I maintain an SR22 Filing?
Under normal circumstances the SR22 Filing period is
three years. However, with the advent of stricter enforcement of
DMV laws, and lobbying against drunk drivers, the terms can be
extended.
What process
is involved in reinstating my license?
- First, you need to know what is on your driving record.
- Secondly, you will need to call the DMV at:
1-916-657-6677 to ask them what other DMV fees are
needed to reactivate (usually a $55.00 reinstatement fee,
and payment of all other outstanding parking/moving
violation fines).
- With that information, we can help find you the
LOWEST PRICE for insurance, so the next step is getting
a quotation for the proper coverage.
- Get an instant customized quote.
5.After getting a general price indication, call us at
TOLL FREE: 1-866-872-4689, to get a confirmed quote, or
request an via the internet for FREE. If the price is OK with
you, we will fax or e-mail you the paperwork to start your
policy, and upon receipt, issue the SR22 Filing. If you
pay via credit card, money order, or cashier's check, we can
issue the filing INSTANTLY, which permits you to go to a local
DMV office to reinstate your license IMMEDIATELY.
How Long Does a
DUI Stay on my Record?
The bad part is that the violation stays on your driving
record for 10 years. It is rated for points by insurance
companies for 3 years, so that is some relief, but most
preferred carriers do not take drivers with DUI violations, so
it may be a long wait until you get that kind of policy (such as
Geico, AAA, 21st Century, Allstate, etc.)
Can You Get
Me a Price and RUSH an SR22 filing for Me?
Absolutely! For basic liability, rates usually start in the
$500 per year range (varies by age, zip code, and severity of
driving record); full coverage usually starts at around $750 per
year. Call Us Toll Free, Be Insured and Have Your SR22 Filing
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