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Insurance after a DUI costs an average of $1,465 per year, which is about twice as much as what a good driver would pay for the same coverage. DUI insurance is expensive because a DUI conviction indicates to an insurance company that a driver is more likely to cost them money than the average policyholder.
Average Cost of Insurance After a DUI
| States | Minimum Coverage | After a DUI |
| $844 | $2,056 | |
| $814 | $1,272 | |
| $1,828 | $3,373 | |
| $501 | $1,069 | |
| $780 | $1,227 |
In most cases, a DUI will stop affecting your premium after 3-5 years. If you avoid further moving violations and focus on driving safely in the meantime, you can eventually go back to paying a normal premium. However, depending on your state and insurer, you might continue to be ineligible for a good driver discount for 5-10 years after the DUI.
Even while a DUI is still driving up your insurance rates, you can save on car insurance by comparing quotes between companies. For more information, check out WalletHub’s complete guide to the cheapest insurance for drivers with a DUI.
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