SR-22 (insurance)
In the United States, an SR-22 (sometimes referred to as a certificate of insurance or a financial responsibility filing)[a][1][2] is a vehicle liability insurance document required by most state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices[b] for "high-risk" insurance policies.[3]
A DMV may require an SR-22 from a driver to reinstate his or her driving privileges following an uninsured car accident or conviction of another traffic-related offense, such as a DUI.[4][5] An SR-22 may be required for three years for conviction of driving without insurance or driving with a suspended license and up to five years for a DUI.[6] If an SR-22 should expire or be canceled, the insurance company is required to issue an SR-26 form, which certifies the cancellation of the policy.[6]
Some states accept an SR-22 as an alternative to a deposit in cash or security as proof of financial responsibility. In Arizona, for instance, a driver seeking reinstatement under some circumstances may submit a SR-22 in lieu of depositing $40,000 in cash or certificates of deposit.[7]
See also
- Drunk driving (United States)
- Automobile safety
- National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
- Uniform Vehicle Code
- the guide to safe driving
Notes
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References
- ^ Hille, Robert B.; Rossmiller, David P.; Kaveney, John W.; Croce, Paul L. "Certificates of Insurance". New Appleman on Insurance. Matthew Bender. § 3.03A n. 179.16. ISBN 978-0-327-16406-7.
- ^ Silver, Lawrence; Stevens, Robert E.; Clow, Kenneth (2010). Concise Encyclopedia of Insurance Terms. New York: Routledge. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-7890-3634-6.
- ^ a b Pasman-Green, Nora J. (2011). "Off the Roads & Out of the Courts: Enter a Technology Fix for Drunk Driving". Journal of Law and Health. 24. p. 225 n. 34 – via HeinOnline.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|subscription=ignored (|url-access=suggested) (help) - ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^ a b "What is the SR-22?". Illinois Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2008-10-07. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^ Nesci, James (2009). Arizona DUI Defense: The Law and Practice (2nd ed.). Tucson, Arizona: Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company. p. 61. ISBN 978-1-933264-66-0.
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