I have a DUI in my driving record in Arizona. Im wondering how long will this affect my auto insurance?

Maggie

Phoenix AZ

The Arizona Division of Motor Vehicles states that all convictions on your driving record within the past 39 months will be sent to the insurance provider requesting to get a copy of your motor vehicle record.

How long your auto insurance will be affected by your Dui conviction will actually depend on your car insurance carrier’s rating system, guidelines and how far back they check your motor vehicle record or your driving history. You will likely to get higher auto insurance rates if your car insurance company can see your DUI conviction on your driving record within 39 months.

Your current insurance provider will be able to tell information regarding their rating system. I suggest that you speak with your car insurance agent to know exactly how long your auto insurance rates will be affected by your DUI conviction. If your car insurance rate is too high for you, you always have the option to shop around with better car insurance rates. By getting car insurance quotes online, you will be able to know which auto insurance policy can give you better rates while having DUI conviction on your driving record.

Jason

Tucson, AZ

Jason,

The Arizona Division of Motor Vehicles states that any convictions acquired and appearing on your driving record within the past 39 months will be provided to an insurance carrier who requests a copy of your motor vehicle record.

The time period that your DUI auto insurance rates will be affected will depend on the rating system and the look back period of your insurance provider. If your insurance company can see the DUI on your motor vehicle record for 39 months then it will likely that you will have higher DUI auto insurance rates during this entire period.

Once you buy an auto insurance an underwriter can tell you how long your DUI car insurance rates will be affected by the drunk driving conviction. You can always shop around for cheap car insurance if you think your current DUI auto insurance rates are too high.

Is there such a thing as DUI Legal Defense?

Betty

Tempe, AZ.

Betty,

A DUI lawyer can help mitigate or reduce the charges and ensure that your

rights are protected to the extent of the law. The plain facts are that many

people arrested and charged with DUI are not guilty. Even if you have made

statements at the time of arrest, they can be thrown out as part of the

proceedings. A qualified DUI attorney will know all the details and the legal

procedures involved.

Great Question

How do you find cheap car insurance for high risk drivers?

Kim

Sedona, AZ.

Kim,

 Well, it is easy, but first you need to define what would classify you as a high risk driver. You would think of a high risk driver as someone with lots of speeding tickets, or accidents. But did you know that you can be a high risk driver based on your age?

Many teens and younger people are classified as being a high risk driver just because of their age. This is primarily due to the fact that young people, teens in particular, don’t have a lot of driving experience. Also, being above a certain age, as in elderly adults, can affect your car insurance rates.

 It is the best practice to be honest with your insurance agent when

talking to the about your past driving history. If they find out later that you lied, or didn’t tell the whole truth about your driving past, they often times can, and will, cancel your car insurance policy.

Excellent Question