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Jan 18
I have a friend who is charged of DWI for the first time. I heard that this has a very big impact on his car insurance rate once he is convicted. I am curious about DUI/DWI Laws here in Texas. Can you help me?
Rose
Dallas, TX
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction is one sure way of getting higher auto insurance rate for you. And with this, I’ll never recommend drinking and driving at any times.
As to your questions about DUI/DWI Laws, having convicted of DWI in Texas is considered a class B misdemeanor:
For first time offenders, it means serving a jail time for a minimum of 72 hours or 3 days, or if you are caught with your alcoholic container open, it means a jail time for 6 days.
In addition, you will also be required to pay fine not exceeding $2000. However, this does not include other additional charges which you may be required to pay;
Moreover, your license will be suspended for a period of one year. For this, a person may be given an occupational or conditional license.
Also, he will be required to attend a 12 hour DWI program;
Furthermore, he will be required to do community service for a minimum of 24 hrs but not exceeding 100 hours.
Lastly, his vehicle will not be impounded.
I hope I was able to help you with your DUI/DWI Laws inquiry. I always emphasized the importance of driving carefully. Please do not drink and drive. It does not only save your life but also the life of other people.
What will happen to my car insurance after DUI conviction?
Robert
Dallas, TX
Robert,
It’s a given fact that your car insurance rate after DUI conviction will go up. When a motorist has been convicted of DUI or DWI , the auto insurance provider will consider you a high-risk driver. . This means that you may be a potential liability risk from property damage and injuries to others that a DUI implies may happen in the future.
Your auto insurance provider may cancel your car insurance policy. If the insurance company considers you a risk as a driver for them to continue carrying your car insurance policy, they may cancel your car insurance coverage.
You may also be required to file an SR-22 Proof of Insurance Certificate if you get convicted of a DUI. Usually this is filed through the insurance provider. Some insurance providers do not offer policies for those who have filed an SR-22 insurance.
The effects on your car insurance after DUI conviction can be difficult to manage. You will surely have to pay much higher car insurance rate on your existing auto insurance policy. The best thing to do if have been arrested for DUI is to plan ahead. It is a good thing to ask expert on what to do with