Effects Of DUI On Auto Insurance in Arizona

Reader’s Question:

Is it true that my brother’s car insurance premiums could triple after his DUI conviction in Arivaca, and what is SR22?

Mara

Arivaca, AZ

It would be possible that because your brother is convicted for DUI in Arivaca, Arizona, his auto insurance premiums could double, and in some instances, even triple. If he goes to his auto insurance company to get an SR22 form, his auto insurance provider would consider him as a “high-risk” driver and increase his insurance premiums. This is especially true if he was previously in a “preferred class” or received safe-driver discounts.

You probably know that your brother’s driving privileges are suspended for at least 30 days to one year because of his DUI conviction. Once he gets his driver’s license and privileges back, he would have to provide the licensing agency with an SR22 form, which proves that he has motor vehicle liability insurance. Under the SR22 laws, the insurance company is required to notify the licensing agency, which is the Department of Motor Vehicles, if the policy is canceled, terminated or lapses for any reason. He might be looking for an SR22 auto insurance provider right now and he can definitely get an online rate quote available from this website.