Reader question:

What are the laws concerning South Carolina SR-22 form and DUI laws?

Aaron

Thanks for asking, Aaron.

In South Carolina, when you go to get a driver’s license, as soon as you sign that form you have given what is called implied consent. That is to say, you should be aware what the consequences are for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so by signing on to get a driver’s license you are essentially consenting to a test should you be pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The police in South Carolina also reserve the right to videotape your blood alcohol level test to use against you in your DUI conviction court.

If you get a South Carolina SR22 form, you will have to file it for as much as three years after the date that you first were convicted of drunk driving. This will wreak havoc on your car insurance premium, and you will see your previous car insurance premium increase by twice or three times as much. You may even have to go with a new company because many car insurance companies in South Carolina do not insure high risk drivers like those who are required to file the South Carolina SR-22 form. Along with having to pay extra for South Carolina SR-22 auto insurance, you will also have to attend a group that will help you with your drinking problem, regardless of whether this drinking occurence was a one time offense.

Cheers,

Fashun Guadarrama.