Does North Carolina require SR-22 insurance?

SR-22 insurance covers the cost of other people’s injuries and property damage after accidents that you cause, and it does not cover damage to your own vehicle. If the court or state tells you that you need SR-22 insurance certification, your minimum coverage requirements are still the same as for any other resident.

SR-22 is actually the name of the form the court or state requires from drivers convicted of certain violations, such as...

Yes, you can get car insurance with a suspended license if you have a hardship license to drive to work, school, and medical appointments. Or, some car insurance companies may be willing to insure your car against non-collision damage —theft, fire, flood, vandalism, falling objects, etc.—if you turn in your plates and store the vehicle for as long as your driver's license is suspended.

You may have to shop around for coverage. If your...

Most insurance companies check your driving record for the past three to five years, meaning if you had a violation outside this time period, it will not affect your insurance premiums. Some states regulate this “look-back” period, however, making it longer or shorter. For example, Massachusetts allows insurance companies to look back at 10 years of driving records. Virginia limits insurers to checking only three years of history.

When you apply for, or renew,...