Law Enforcement in AZ Increase DUI Emphasis Patrols

Law enforcement agencies in Arizona are ramping up their DUI patrols for the holiday season. Drivers need to take basic steps to drive safe and keep from being arrested for a DUI in Arizona.

Using a designated driver is the most logical step to take when attending family or company holiday parties. Find one of your family or friends who will commit to not drink during the event and get you all home safely.

Another way to keep from having a problem with the law is to either arrange to stay at the home of the party host, or use a taxi-cab to get you back home. There is no need to risk getting caught after consuming alcohol at a party, no matter how much.

Drivers who get arrested for a DUI in Arizona can go to jail for up to 10 days, and face several thousand dollars in fines, plus lose their driver’s license. In addition, an interlock device can be required once the driver’s license has been reinstated and that is very expensive.

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Cheap SR22 Insurance in DE

DE SR22 Requirements
In Delaware you can be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) if you are driving, operating, or in actual physical control of a vehicle (including motorcycles), an off-road vehicle, or a moped while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The state of Delaware does not require the filing of an SR22 for DUI offenses in Delaware. However if you have an SR-22 filing in another state, and then move to Delaware, you must maintain your SR22 in the state where it is required.

In the state of Delaware it is illegal to drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, or to have the presence of any drug, prescription or illegal if it is sufficient for a DUI conviction. You may be arrested for a DUI with a chemical test greater than .05%. At the time of a DUI arrest, a police officer will take your Delaware driver’s license and issue a 15-day temporary license. A DUI sentence is carried on your motor vehicle driving record for a minimum of 5 years. Penalties for a first-time DUI in Delaware are as follows:

• Up to a maximum of 6 months in jail
• A fine from $500 to $1,500
• License suspension for 12 months if the BAC is .08 but less than .15
• License suspension for 18 months if the BAC is .15 to less than .19
• License suspension for 24 months if the BAC is higher than .20
• An ignition interlock device is possible
• Complete Courses of Instruction or other programs

Additional convictions for DUI cause the penalties to increase. For example, for a seventh drunk driving conviction, the offense is classified as a Class C felony which carries a fine of not less than $10,000 and imprisonment of not less than 10 years.

If you are convicted for your first DUI in Delaware you may choose to enroll in the first-offender program. Enrollment in this program requires that you do not have any previous DUI convictions on your driving record. This program allows the convicted driver to apply for an Ignition Interlock Device license. The driver must remain on the program for a minimum of 5 months from the date of receiving the interlock device.

Delaware has an implied consent law which means that you have given your consent to submit to a chemical test of your blood, breath or urine if stopped by a law enforcement officer and he suspects that you are driving impaired. If you refuse a field sobriety test, the officer may attempt to take reasonable steps to conduct the test without your consent. Your driver’s license will be automatically revoked for refusing to take the field sobriety test.

The minimum required insurance coverage is as follows:

• $15,000 for Bodily Injury Liability for injury of one person
• $30,000 for Bodily Injury Liability for all persons in an accident
• $10,000 for Property Damage Liability for property damage
• $15,000 for Personal Injury Protection per person per accident
• $30,000 for Personal Injury Protection for all people involved in an accident

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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 Delaware are subject to change.  Visit the Delaware Insurance Department at http://www.delawareinsurance.gov/ or the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles at http://www.dmv.de.gov/ for current information.

Have you had a DUI or other driving offense that required form SR 22 insurance filing or are you getting car insurance for the first time? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer car insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

A California car insurance customer sends following note of appreciation:

Jennifer,

Thank you so much for the polite, prompt service this morning. Although this has been a trying experience, it is people like you who make it a great deal easier. I will definitely refer you to anyone I know who needs an SR 22 in the future. Thanks again.

Kind regards,

Tucker
CA SR22 insurance customer

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Tucker needed a California car insurance policy and an SR22 filing. He was very happy with his experience when Jennifer got his policy active and the SR22 filed.

Have you had a DUI or other driving offense that required SR22 and/or are you getting car insurance for the first time? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer car insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

From a California insurance customer -

Kevin was great! He was friendly, quick and efficient. I’d recommend him to a friend anytime.

Thank you Kevin,

Sarah
CA car insurance customer

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Sarah was looking for a good but inexpensive California car insurance policy and was very pleased with the policy that Kevin was able to write for her.

Are you getting car insurance for the first time or have an insurance requirement for SR-22 filing? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer affordable auto insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

DUI Emphasis Patrols in WA

Fall and early winter see an increase in the number of DUI accidents and arrests. Some of this is caused by the Thanksgiving holiday weekend followed by the Christmas holiday whether it falls on a weekend or not. Both of these holidays see increased driving for vacation or to see family and friends. Of course there is then an increase in the amount of alcohol consumed while enjoying these holiday breaks and too many people decide to drive home before the alcohol has worn off. There’s also an increase at this time of year due to snow sports and while at the ski facility, there is some amount of drinking that can impair the driver when he decides to go home after a day on the hill.

Washington State is going to have multiple law enforcement agencies joining forces during this period to have more patrols visible on the roads and freeways looking for drunk or impaired drivers. These emphasis patrols are going to be in effect from Thanksgiving and on in to January. You can expect to see more arrests for DUI as these patrols look specifically for drivers under the influence.

Also in Washington State, there has been a new law passed by the legislature that allows the law enforcement agency to impound the car of a drunk driver when arrested. This adds additional costs for the impoundment along with the ticket and fines for the DUI.

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Have you had a DUI, DWI, or other driving offense that required form SR 22 insurance filing or are you getting car insurance for the first time? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer car insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Cheap SR22 Insurance in SD

SD SR22 Requirements
An SR-22 filed along with your insurance is required in South Dakota for three (3) years after being convicted of drunk driving. You may also be required to file an SR22 for being convicted of driving without insurance, reckless driving and vehicular homicide.

In South Dakota it is illegal to drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. There are lower limits for drivers of commercial vehicles, BAC of.04 and also for drivers under the age of 21, BAC of .02. Penalties for a first-time DUI are as follows:

• Jail for up to 1 year
• A fine of $1,000
• License suspension for 30 days up to 1 year
• An SR22 filed for proof of financial responsibility

South Dakota laws regarding driving while intoxicated (DWI) include alcohol, drugs and other controlled substances, including prescription drugs that have been ordered by a doctor. The South Dakota DWI law specifically denies the use of prescription drugs as a defense in a DWI trial.

South Dakota has an implied consent law which means that you have given your consent to a chemical test of your blood, breath or urine to determine the amount of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances that may impair your driving ability. If you refuse to submit to the test your driver’s license will be suspended for a period of 1 year.

The minimum required liability insurance coverage is as follows:

• $25,000 for Bodily Injury Liability for injury or death of one person
• $50,000 for Bodily Injury Liability for two or more persons per accident
• $25,000 for Property Damage Liability per accident for property damage
• $25,000/$50,000 for Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Drivers must carry proof of insurance and present it to any law enforcement officer if they stop you for a traffic violation or if you have been involved in an accident where injury or damage has occurred. The best proof of liability insurance is the insurance ID card that is issued by the insurance company.

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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 South Dakota are subject to change.  Visit the South Dakota Division of Insurance at http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/reg/insurance/ or the South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles at http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle/index.htm for current information.

Have you had a DUI, DWI, or other driving offense that required form SR 22 insurance filing or are you getting car insurance for the first time? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer car insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Washington SR22 Insurance Customer Pleased with Professionalism

Thank you Serenity,

I will say that my choice in using you was a reflection of Lisa’s professionalism and patience. I am only too happy to be a part of your group knowing that on the off chance that I do have a claim that I will be dealing with her. She is truly a remarkable agent and I feel comfortable with my policy in her hands.

Yours,

Jim
WA SR22 insurance customer

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Jim needed an SR22 filing with his Washington car insurance policy. He had been shopping on the internet and was not favorably impressed with the conversations he had with other agencies. He was very pleased with Lisa and how she handled the transaction and felt he should send a positive comment to the agency.

Are you getting car insurance for the first time or have an insurance requirement for SR-22 filing? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer affordable auto insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

Cheap SR22 Insurance in GA

GA SR22 Requirements
The State of Georgia 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 and also for drivers under the age of 21. Georgia also has a law that prohibits an open alcoholic container in the vehicle that contains any amount of alcohol called the Open Container Law. This law also applies to containers with broken seals, or containers which have partially been emptied. The fine for violating the Open Container law is $200.

In Georgia penalties for a first time DUI are as follows:

• 10 days to 1 year in jail
• $300 to $1,000 fine
• License suspension for up to 1 year
• Community service for 40 hours minimum
• A license reinstatement fee of $210

Subsequent DUI convictions cause the penalties to increase.

The SR22 may be required by the State of Georgia for a DUI offense. There are a number of other reasons the state might require you to file an SR22 as well.

The minimum required liability insurance coverage is as follows:

• $25,000 for Bodily Injury Liability per person
• $50,000 for Bodily Injury Liability for two or more persons
• $25,000 for Property Damage Liability for damage to property of others

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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 Georgia are subject to change.  Visit the Georgia Department of Insurance at http://www.gainsurance.org/  or the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division at http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/   for current information. 

Have you had a DUI, DWI, or other driving offense that required form SR 22 insurance filing or are you getting car insurance for the first time? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer car insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

A California SR22 insured sent the following about her experience in working with Serenity

Taylor,

Thank you so much for your help!  Thank you so much for making this difficult DUI process a little bit easier with your quickness and efficiency and I really thank you so much for your demeanor when talking with me on the phone. Instead of making me feel like a criminal for getting a DUI you really made me feel comfortable and more confident about the situation.  You will never know how much I appreciate that.  You really helped make me a little less stressed out.  Thank you again!

Lisa

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Lisa needed a California car insurance policy with an SR22 filing and was very nervous about the process. Taylor talked through the process in a professional and sympathetic manner which made Lisa feel like she was being treated like a person instead of a statistic. She was much less stressed at the end of the transaction than at the beginning.

Are you getting car insurance for the first time or have an insurance requirement for SR-22 filing? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer affordable auto insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.

A Washington car insurance customer sent the following:

Thank you so much Lisa! Out of the 15 calls you were the most helpful, nicest and most professional. I feel I’ve made a good choice going through you. Have a lovely day!

Jim
WA SR22 insurance customer

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Jim needed a Washington car insurance policy and an SR22 filing. He’d not been impressed with the other calls he’d made while shopping on the internet. When he got Lisa on the phone, he was pleasantly pleased with the service and professionalism.

Are you getting car insurance for the first time or have an insurance requirement for SR-22 filing? Serenity Insurance can help – we offer auto insurance in 47 states for both preferred and high risk drivers. Call us toll free today at 1-800-774-0520 or use our car insurance quote form.