SR-22 \u2014 \u201cSR\u201d stands for \u201csafety responsibility\u201d \u2014 actually refers to an SR-22 certificate of financial responsibility. An SR-22 isn\u2019t a separate insurance policy, but rather a special form that your insurance company files with your state DMV to confirm that your car insurance is active. When an SR-22 certificate is linked to your insurance, then it\u2019s known as SR-22 insurance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
In most states, you won\u2019t need to get more SR-22 insurance coverage than the state-required minimum. However, if you live in <\/span>Florida<\/span><\/a> or Virginia, then you\u2019ll need to file an FR-44 instead of an SR-22. The two forms are similar, only that the FR-44 requires you to carry insurance with higher limits than the state-required minimum.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Tip:<\/span><\/b> If you already have the state-required minimum insurance, then all you need to do is get an SR-22 certificate attached to your current policy. There\u2019s no need to get an entirely new policy, though it always helps to <\/span>shop around<\/span><\/a> for SR-22 insurance quotes to make sure you\u2019re getting the best deal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
In many states, getting <\/span>charged with a DUI<\/span><\/a> almost always means that you\u2019ll be required to have SR-22 insurance. But it\u2019s far from the only reason. States require SR-22 insurance for many kinds of high-risk drivers. Here are other reasons why you might be ordered to get SR-22 Insurance:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Tip:<\/span><\/b> If you want to avoid SR-22 insurance, then you need to avoid all high-risk activities on the road \u2014 not just drinking and driving.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
There are three main types of <\/span>SR-22 certificates<\/span><\/a>: owner\u2019s certificates, operator\u2019s certificates, and owner-operator certificates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Being required to get SR-22 insurance is never good news, but it won\u2019t last forever. In most states, you\u2019ll only need to have SR-22 insurance for three years. After that, you can apply to <\/span>remove your SR-22 insurance requirement<\/span><\/a> and start driving under a regular insurance policy. Note that some states may require you have SR-22 insurance for up to five years for serious traffic offenses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n