Cheap SR22 Insurance in IN
IN SR22/SR50 Requirements
Some traffic violations, including DUI, may cause the BMV to have you file an SR22 form to show proof of financial responsibility. Drivers who are required to file an SR22 must maintain financial responsibility for 3 years. If financial responsibility is being maintained by having a liability insurance policy, then that policy must be in force for 3 years. If the policy lapses financial responsibility also lapses, and your driver’s license will be suspended.
If your driver’s license is suspended for any reason, the BMV will require you to file an SR50 to show proof of current insurance on your vehicle. The SR50 is used to reinstate your driver’s license after suspension and after paying the reinstatement fee. The SR50 is completed by your insurance company and sent back to the BMV.
The State of Indiana prohibits a driver to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. There are stricter laws for drivers of commercial vehicles, BAC of .04, and also for drivers under the age of 21 the BAC limit is .02. A conviction for a DUI in Indiana is a Class C misdemeanor for a first time offense. First time DUI offenses can cost the driver up to $5,000 in addition to other penalties and costs.
In Indiana penalties for a first time DUI are as follows:
- 30 days minimum up to 60 days in jail
- If the BAC is .15 or higher, jail time can be up to 1 year
- Up to $300 fine
- Up to $5,000 fine if the BAC is .15 or higher
- License suspension for 6 months up to 2 years
- Court fee of $300 or more
- 2 years probation
Other possible penalties include:
- Ignition interlock device at driver’s expense
- Community service time
- Substance abuse education
- Attend a victim impact panel
- Submit to further urine testing
Indiana has an implied consent law which means that you have given your consent to be tested to determine the alcohol or drug content of your blood, breath or urine if stopped by an officer and he suspects that you are under the influence. First refusal to submit to the test will result in your driver’s license being suspended for a period of 1 year.
The minimum required liability insurance coverage is as follows:
- $25,000 for Bodily Injury Liability per injured person
- $50,000 for Bodily Injury Liability per accident
- $10,000 for Property Damage Liability for damage to property
In addition the insurance liability policy must include coverage for uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage unless the policyholder rejects this coverage in writing. The minimum limits for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is:
- Uninsured Motorists Bodily Injury of $25,000/$50,000
- Uninsured Motorists Property Damage Liability of $10,000
- Underinsured Motorists Bodily Injury of $50,000 if UM is selected
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The information contained in the above article is intended as informational and does not constitute legal or insurance advice. Insurance requirements in the state of Indiana are subject to change. Visit the Indiana Department of Insurance at http://www.in.gov/idoi/ or the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles at http://www.in.gov/bmv/ for current information.
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