Does Progressive insure drivers with a DUI?

Progressive offers non-owner SR-22 insurance, but you have to call 1-866-749-7436 to get a personalized quote and find out the cost. Progressive does not offer online quotes for non-owner SR-22 insurance.

SR-22 insurance is for drivers considered “high-risk” by the state. If you are required to file an SR-22 but don’t have a car, you’ll need a non-owner SR-22 policy. This proves you meet state minimum insurance requirements whenever you drive and while operating any car. Progressive will file your SR-22 document with the department of motor vehicles after you purchase your policy, and the filing fee is usually about $25.… read full answer

Non-owner car insurance is less expensive than standard coverage, but it will cost more with an SR-22—likely twice as much or more. Still, non-owner SR-22 insurance will be cheaper than a standard policy with an SR-22.

A DUI affects insurance rates for 3-10 years, depending on the driver’s state and insurance company. Most insurance companies look back 3-5 years for infractions on a driving record, but some look back as far as seven years. And even if a DUI doesn’t cause a driver’s rates to skyrocket long-term, it can have a lingering effect on costs. For example, insurance companies in California legally can’t offer you a good driver discount for 10 years after a DUI conviction.… read full answer

During the period in which it directly affects premiums, a DUI conviction causes insurance rates to rise by about 80% on average, although each insurer and state is different. If you practice good habits in the years following a DUI, however, you’ll eventually see your rates fall back down.

Since every insurance company has its own lookback period for driving records, you’ll need to check with your insurer to know exactly how long your rates will be affected by a DUI. But keep in mind that even after your costs go down, a DUI will likely appear on your driving record for much longer, depending on your state. While some states like Maryland and Hawaii only require it to remain for five years, others such as Texas and Oregon keep it on your record for life.

You need an SR-22 for 1-5 years after a DUI, though most states require you to have it for three years. You must be continuously insured during this timeframe, since any lapse in coverage will cause the SR-22 clock to reset.

Once you’ve maintained your SR-22 insurance for the required period of time after a DUI, you can contact your insurance company and ask them to … read full answercancel the SR-22 filing. However, keep in mind that your insurance company will have to contact the state DMV to remove the form. If you attempt to cancel the SR-22 early, you will face repercussions including hefty fines and a driver’s license suspension.

Since a DUI conviction and an SR-22 classify you as a high-risk driver, you should expect your insurance rates to go up by about 80%, though the exact amount will depend on your state. The good news is that insurance companies only look back 3-5 years on your driving record when calculating your premium, so your rates will eventually go back down.