DUI SR-22 Insurance Florida FL

 

November 30, 2008 by maricar · Leave a Comment
Filed under: SR22 insurance 

Reader’s Question:

Since I party a lot with my friends here in Florida, I was wondering what the penalties are for a DUI offense.

Paul

Miami Beach, FL

If you are thinking of driving even though you have already drunk some, don’t. Driving under the influence of alcohol will only bring you trouble because needless to say, you are putting not just yourself and your passengers in danger but also other people. DUI is also considered a criminal offense in every state, and having this offense will surely affect you in many ways, especially financially.

Normally, the penalties for having a DUI offense involve suspension of your driver’s license and driving privileges. It also depends on the number of offenses, but the penalties may all include serving time in jail and paying a certain amount of fee. The laws in different states have different policies regarding this matter, so you will just have to check with your automobile insurance company or visit Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles Web site.

Furthermore, having a DUI offense marks your driving records. As of recently, the laws in each state are getting stricter with the penalties and the implementation in order to diminish the number of incidents on the road involving DUI. One of these penalties is the tagging system in some states which identifies a DUI offender through some sticker or mark in his vehicle. According to studies, this system has been efficient in lowering the cases involving DUI.

And lastly, you will also go through the hassle of filing an SR-22 form with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles because this is a requirement for DUI offenders. Carrying an SR-22 automobile insurance policy, which is another type of automotive insurance policy that costs really high, will also be required of you. And to top the list, a DUI offense instantly makes you a high-risk driver, and this shall definitely increase the amount of your automobile insurance policy.

Now, I hope that you realize that DUI is a serious matter. So, if I were you just take a cab.

 

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