SR22 Insurance: What Does It Cover?

sr22 insurance what does it cover

SR22: What Is It?

SR22 (also known as SR-22, SR 22, SR22 Form), is a vehicle liability insurance document required by most state department of motor vehicles (DMV) offices for “high-risk” insurance policies. SR-22 coverage means that you meet state’s auto insurance minimum requirements for driving and is NOT auto insurance itself.

Do I Need SR-22?

Each state has its own requirements, here are some examples that frequently require an SR-22:

  • DUI or DWI
  • At-fault accidents while driving without insurance
  • Getting too many tickets in a short time period
  • Driving with a suspended license

How Do I Get SR-22?

In general, simply indicating you are a driver needing SR 22 filing when purchasing your auto insurance policy. You can just add SR22 option in our online quote form to get it.

How Long Is SR-22 Valid?

Each state has its own requirements. Most states require drivers to have SR-22 coverage along with an insurance policy for about three years. As long as you pay the required premium and keep the policy active, the SR-22 will remain in effect until the requirements for your state have been met.

Check out our other article regarding SR22 Insurance Quotes or read our infographics below to learn more.

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About Dale Williams

Dale Q. Williams, MBA, is a well-respected financial executive whose experience spans from insurance to investment banking. Dale has first hand underwriting experience through working for one of the largest U.S. based insurance carriers, and advisory experience from working for several bulge-bracket and middle-market investment banks. Dale also received his MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with concentrations in finance and accounting.