DUI SR22 Insurance in Virginia
Reader’s Question:
I really don’t know what to do with my friend anymore. He has been arrested for Driving under the Influence for the third time now despite all our efforts to remind me that he must not do this. Upset as I am, I’m also very concerned. What is going to happen to him? How long is he going to be imprisoned, and how can he get that DUI SR22 insurance to reinstate his license?
Jen
Richmond, VA
I’m afraid that this third offense for driving under the influence will now be considered by the state of Virginia as a felony. Though the standards and regulations may differ in each state, most states are pretty strict about DUI. Understandably, drivers who have had swigs of liquor before getting on the road pose a great risk to other motorists. In Virginia, a third offense within 10 years is already a felony and this will result in the revocation of his driver’s license. Jen, your friend will also be fined $1000 plus 90 days in jail. If his first, second and third offense happened within 5 years, he will have to do time for about 6 months. Not only that, his vehicle will be permanently confiscated by the state. In both cases, he will be asked to install an ignition interlock device in every single vehicle that he owns and drives.
When all this is over and he intends to get back on the road, he will be required to obtain DUI SR22 insurance in Virginia, which is basically proof of insurance. Without this, he cannot have his license reinstated. Those with history of drunk driving are considered high risk motorists so the state must ensure that they can handle possible accident liability in the future.