We work with a large number of companies to get the most competitive auto insurance rates for our customers. Other auto insurance companies are often reluctant to serve DUI and DWI offenders or High Risk clients. Then you must purchase the proper kind of Automobile, Motorcycle, or Non-Owners policy and have the carrier issue an SR22 Filing.

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Get Free Confidential SR22 Quote We want to put you back in the driver’s seat today. There are many websites that offer no obligation quotes for the best SR22 insurance companies. The internet offers SR22 insurance online quotes and all you need to do is just spend a little of your time browsing through the websites that offer SR22 insurance in your area.

Can Insurers miss DUI convictions?

Steve

Elgin, TX.

Steve,

It’s possible that your insurance company will never find out about your DUI conviction if you don’t have to get an SR-22. A June 2002 study by the Insurance Research Council revealed that as many as one-quarter of driving convictions never end up on motor vehicle records due to lack of shared information between courts and motor vehicle departments, or because a conviction has been erased through alternative means, such as driving school. If you get your charge reduced in a plea bargain, or have a limited license suspension, such as 30 days, it’s also very unlikely your insurer will find out about your conviction.

 If your insurance company misses the conviction at the time it happens, it may still have a few years to raise car insurance rates if the DUI is discovered later.

Great Question.

How can I find SR22 insurance?

Sarah

Elgin, TX.

Sarah,

To get a high risk policy you’ll most likely need to seek out smaller

companies that specialize in these types of policies. These smaller companies are set up specifically to provide high risk coverage and charge as you could have guessed a bit more for their services. In some instances your auto insurance after a DUI can be at least 2 or 3 times what a regular policy costs.

Even if you get canceled or rejected from any of the big auto insurance

carriers just know that there are still plenty of options for your SR22 auto insurance. The first thing you need to do is to visit a qualified broker who can provide you with rate quotes from insurance companies that would be willing to insure you. Then you can compare policies and see which one suits your needs.

Hope this answers your question.

Bill

Austin, TX.

Bill,

SR22 is a form of auto insurance. Required by law for someone that has been convicted of a DUI/DWI.

SR22 insurance guarantees the Department of Public Safety ( DPS) that you have the required amount of coverage required to drive under this situation. If th policy lapses, ends, or has any gap in it, the insurance company is required to let the DPS office that you no longer have insurance coverage. Upon this notification the DPS office will suspend your drivers license immediately.

As you can see it is very important to get and keep the SR22 insurance if convicted of a DUI/DWI.

Interesting Question. Thank you hope this information helps.

Alex

Austin, TX.

Alex, 

The amount your premiums will increase is unknown, it is likely they could double. Further, if you have enjoyed a “preferred driver” status with low premiums, a DUI conviction could nearly triple your premiums in some states.

 There are no laws in effect that regulate the premiums that you are charged. What this means is that each company is free to charge whatever prices they want in order to issue you one of these high risk SR22 insurance policies. Knowing this, the best thing you can do is to comparison shop and get quoted on as many policies as you possibly can before deciding on a particular insurance company.

Thank You for the great question. 

Ed

San Marcos, TX.

Ed,

If you have been unfortunate enough to be convicted of DUI or Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs, then you are considered a high risk driver. No matter where you live, being a high risk driver means that your car insurance costs will be be higher than average.
When shopping for SR22 auto insurance the way to get the cheapest policy is to get rate quotes from as many different sources as possible. Online is the easiest way to accomplish this. All you have to do is fill out a short form and the click of the mouse you will have several rates from reputable companies to chose from.

Good Question. 

Fred

Spring TX.

Fred, 

It is a type of high risk auto insurance that came about because the state decided that people with drunk driving convictions were a danger on the roadways. This insurance carries high premiums and can last as long as 3 years. It is required by law to have this insurance after a DUI/DWI conviction.

There are no laws at this time to regulate the cost of premiums for SR22 insurance so the best way is to get several quotes. Online is the easiest way to do this. Just fill out a short form, then click the mouse and you will have several quotes to compare.

Great Question.