Getting SR22 Insurance Due to Drunk Driving
Reader’s Question:
My boyfriend needs to get SR22 Hawaii because he’s been cited for DUI. I’m not so familiar with this SR22 insurance. Can you tell me more about this?
Lisa
Koolaupoko, HI
Sure Lisa!
Not everyone is required to get SR22 insurance. But usually those drivers who had been cited for DUI or DWI offense must get SR22 insurance to reinstate their license. This may also be called as high risk vehicle insurance since in general, drivers who were involved drunk driving activities are required to have SR22 Hawaii insurance.
Once your boyfriend gets his SR22 insurance from a certain vehicle insurance company, his insurer will file it to Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This provides guarantee to your home state’s DMV that your boyfriend is meeting the vehicle insurance requirements in the state of Hawaii.
For your boyfriend’s SR22 insurance needs, it’s only normal that he would be charged for higher rates. Normally, SR22 insurance rates are higher as opposed to his vehicle insurance rates before his license is suspended – it may double.
You may be wondering how long your boyfriend needs to maintain SR22 Hawaii insurance. You don’t have to worry because you are not required to maintain it for life. Depending on the severity of your offense, usually it would be for three years.
To help your boyfriend find cheap SR22 insurance quotes, then you must be using the Internet frequently and get as much as SR22 insurance quotes that you can get. From there, you may find the best SR22 deal that suits your budget.
What Information Do I Need to Provide to Get SR22 Insurance?
Reader’s Question:
I need the cheapest car insurance quote comparisons for our SUV and full-sized van. I was convicted of drunk driving so it needs to be a SR22 friendly company. What information do I need to provide?
Gary
Portland, ME
To get the cheapest car insurance quote for an SUV and a full-sized van, you have to give out vehicle details for both cars. The vehicle details would be the basis for how the cars will be classified. I know it seems unnecessary to classify them since your car dealer has already verified the type, and also with the cars’ previous insurance. However, as you will soon see, there is no one standard in classification in the car insurance business. Each company has its own way of looking at things, so just to be on the safe side, and make sure to have things prepared.
Another way for you to get the cheapest car insurance quote is by pointing out the purpose and use of the vehicles. How you will be using your cars and for how long would definitely affect the actual rates you get for insuring them. If you will be using your car to commute, like driving to work, schools, etc. and you will be doing it every day, then your car insurance would be higher. Commute vehicles commonly meet accidents on the road. Though the main purpose of getting cars is, of course, to get around, car insurance companies would see it in terms of how more likely you will meet accidents on the road, or better yet, how safely you get around. But do not fret. If you list two or more cars on your plan, you should qualify for discounts for it.
