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WHY IS AN SR-22 DIFFERENT THAN THE INSURANCE CARD I NOW CARRY?

WHY IS AN SR-22 DIFFERENT THAN THE INSURANCE CARD I NOW CARRY?

UNLIKE A NORMAL INSURANCE ID CARD, THE SR-22 IS PROOF TO THE STATE MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT THAT THE OFFENDER IS COMPLYING WITH THE COURT ORDERED FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR INSURANCE. IF A PERSON REQUIRED TO CARRY AN SR-22 LETS THE INSURANCE LAPSE FOR ANY REASON, THE INSURANCE COMPANY MUST NOTIFY THE STATE OF THIS LAPSE. THE STATE WILL THEN AUTOMATICALLY SUSPEND THE DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH NO NOTICE.

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