How bad is it gonna be the effect on my auto insurance here in Alabama if I get convicted of drunk driving or DUI?

Harvir

Dothan, AL

DUI can greatly affect your auto insurance in Alabama as your rates can go up by a considerable amount. DUI Law and the ratings systems of auto insurance companies in your state may be different from other states but if you get convicted for DUI, your auto insurance payment could double. Also, you can only get your driver’s license back after your DUI conviction if your auto insurance provider has presented the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that you have the required SR22 form.

As already mentioned, DUI laws vary from one state to another, but in general, a DUI conviction would have an effect on your auto insurance for at least three years. However, if the DUI Law in your state lets an auto insurance provider to have a longer ‘look back’ period, it could have an effect on your auto insurance premiums for five or even seven years.

Your auto insurance rates will only be affected if you get convicted for DUI since you will already be considered as higher risk by auto insurance companies. Some insurers may not even cover you if you already have a DUI conviction on your record. Aside from the higher risk that you have to them, some of them do not offer SR22 so you have to switch to an insurer that offers this.

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I’m trying to rebuild my driving record here in Alabama, I want to get my insurance rates down again, do you have any suggestions that could help me?

Lois

Birmingham, AL

Frankly, it will take time and discipline to rebuild a good driving record and of course, to get your car insurance premiums lowered again but it is not an impossible task. You would usually need to drive and have no traffic offenses or moving violations for at least two to about three years before your car insurance provider can reconsider your record for a better car insurance rate. But everyone deserves a second chance right? So here are a few tips on how to fast track your way into getting back a good driving record there in Alabama:

1. Take defensive driving lessons – not only will this impart good driving skills to keep you and your passengers (as well as everyone else) safe while driving on the road.
2. Obey Traffic Rules – This not need mentioning but you really cant afford to get even a minor traffic violation against your license since this will just prolong you having to pay high insurance rates.
3. Keep your temper in check – keep it cool and never fall victim to road rage, if someone cuts you off then fine. What matters is you stayed within speed limits and kept driving safely and responsibly.
4. Never allow your car insurance coverage to get canceled – you want to make sure you have complete coverage for two or three years so take good care of paying your regular premiums. It will be much harder and much more expensive to obtain another insurance policy if your current one gets canceled either due to driving negligence and violations or non-payment.

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