The SR 22 form is a specific form that you must submit to the department of motor vehicles as proof of your maintenance of financial responsibility for your vehicle insurance liability options. It is a lot like the SR 1 form, which has the same purpose but is used in the instances of traffic violations such as speeding tickets, or driving without proof of financial responsibility. The SR 22 form, however, is used for those who have been convicted of driving under the influence. Some may be embarrassed to request the form be filed by their auto insurance company considering that it is obvious why it is needed, but unfortunately it is the only acceptable way to approve financial responsibility.

The SR 22 is not automatically required by California SR 22 auto insurance laws if you are arrested or convicted for driving while intoxicated. It only applies to you if you want to get your license back at some point during the three year period in which SR 22 car insurance coverage is required. If you do not intend to get your license back in that time, then you may get regular car insurance coverage as soon as you do get your license after the end of the period.

If you intend to take a restricted license during this period instead of just going without, then there are some rules you must follow. First, you have to spend a hundred and twenty five dollars just to get the license, about five times more than what a normal California license would cost. Then, you will have to provide the department of motor vehicles with your California SR 22 auto insurance form. Normally, eithe your car insurance company will mail this to you, or you can print it off their website. Last of all, you have to show proof that you are part of a DUI program or school.

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Fashun Guadarrama.