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In the [[United States]], an '''SR-22''' is a [[vehicle insurance|vehicle]] [[liability insurance]] document used by some state [[Department of Motor Vehicles]] (DMV) offices. It provides proof that a driver has the minimum required liability insurance coverage for that particular state. |
In the [[United States]], an '''SR-22''' is a [[vehicle insurance|vehicle]] [[liability insurance]] document used by some state [[Department of Motor Vehicles]] (DMV) offices. It provides proof that a driver has the minimum required liability insurance coverage for that particular state. |
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A DMV may require an SR-22 from a driver in order to reinstate his or her driving privileges following an uninsured [[car accident]] or conviction of another traffic-related offense, such as a [[Driving under the influence|DUI]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.state.ak.us/dmv/akol/sr22.htm|title=SR-22 Insurance Information|publisher=State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles|accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/SR-22_uninsured_crashes/overview_sr22.html|title=Overview of the S & FR Laws|publisher=Illinois [[Secretary of State]]|accessdate=2008-07-08}}</ref> |
A DMV may require an SR-22 from a driver in order to reinstate his or her driving privileges following an uninsured [[car accident]] or conviction of another traffic-related offense, such as a [[Driving under the influence|DUI]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.state.ak.us/dmv/akol/sr22.htm|title=SR-22 Insurance Information|publisher=State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles|accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/SR-22_uninsured_crashes/overview_sr22.html|title=Overview of the S & FR Laws|publisher=Illinois [[Secretary of State]]|accessdate=2008-07-08}}</ref> An SR-22 is commonly needed under these circumstances: 1. DUI, wet reckless, reckless driving, serious moving violations; 2. At-fault accidents while driving without insurance; 3. Repeat traffic offenses or getting too many tickets in a short period of time; 4. Suspended or revoked license. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 22:48, 7 July 2009
In the United States, an SR-22 is a vehicle liability insurance document used by some state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices. It provides proof that a driver has the minimum required liability insurance coverage for that particular state.
A DMV may require an SR-22 from a driver in order to reinstate his or her driving privileges following an uninsured car accident or conviction of another traffic-related offense, such as a DUI.[1][2] An SR-22 is commonly needed under these circumstances: 1. DUI, wet reckless, reckless driving, serious moving violations; 2. At-fault accidents while driving without insurance; 3. Repeat traffic offenses or getting too many tickets in a short period of time; 4. Suspended or revoked license.
See also
References
- ^ "SR-22 Insurance Information". State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
- ^ "Overview of the S & FR Laws". Illinois Secretary of State. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
External links
- "What is the SR-22?". Illinois Secretary of State. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
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