SR22 Form
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Reader’s Question:
What is a sr22 form? My dad said I need to file one because I got arrester for DWI.
Jonah
Forth Worth, TX
A sr22 form is a document or certificate that an insurance provider gives to the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to verify that an errant driver (usually those charged with DUI or DWI) has at least minimum liability coverage. In some cases, the sr22 form is proof of the existence of a sr22 bond, a monetary guarantee that is made with a qualified financial organization.
An accredited insurance company files the sr22 form for a driver as a means of satisfying government regulations as well as protecting other drivers. By filing the sr22, the driver’s suspension is lifted, meaning, s/he is free to drive again. However, since the state is allowing potentially dangerous drivers back on the street, they must also protect the possible victims of these motorists. The sr22 form provides for the timely and efficient compensation of these victims.
The requirements of a sr22 form vary per state. The most basic rule, though, is that the sr22 form can only be issued by an insurance company that operates within the area, and once a driver pays for the minimum insurance requirements of the state. For the sr22 bond, however, a policy holder would have to pay for the maximum insurance requirements to cover possible liabilities. Once the policy expires, the unused bond will be returned to the insured.
A driver must hold a sr22 for a maximum of three years. Once the driver suspends or cancels the policy, the insurance company informs the DMV. The DMV, in turn, suspends the driver’s license and privileges once again.