This will get you a restricted drivers license that allows you to drive to and from the alcohol/drug awareness program, and drive to and from work, and drive during the course of employment (eg. delivery truck driver). Lots of people drive all over the place on their restricted license. Just think ahead, so if you get pulled over make up a place that you work that is where you are going. (eg." I work at VON's)"
Suspension Period
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The suspension period will vary upon the decision of the court and the DMV. Everybody gets to have their license suspended for 30 days. You can get your restricted license after this time period, and you have a driving restrictions (above) for I think four months.
Alternatively, you can complete a 3 month suspension, and then go and get your unrestricted (regular) drivers license. Most people just do the 30 days. |
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Enrolling in the Drunk Driver School |
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You just have to enroll in the DUI school to qualify for the getting your license back you don't have to finish the class. If you act out and piss off the teacher or any of the admin or show up drinking" and they kick you out of class then you have to finish the program before you qualify. |
SR-22
An SR-22 is simply a piece of paper
that your insurance company files with
the DMV to prove that you have a
valid insurance policy. If you miss
a payment or your policy cancels,
the DMV will be notified and they will
suspend your license again. You don't
need an SR-22 for every car that you
own. You may also buy an SR-22
for any car that you do not own but drive.
This is called a non-owners policy. |
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If you have an insurance policy,
your current company must give you an
SR-22 filing, and they must provide
coverage
at no additional cost to you
until the end of your present term. (you can keep your insurance policy, and just buy an SR-22
to cover your license, your present company may never find out about your DUI!)
We know most of the tricks to keep your insurance costs the lowest, call 1-800-863-2383 for more info.
There are many ways to file an
SR-22 with the DMV and some do
not require you to cancel your
preferred or multi-car policy.
The fee to file an SR-22 varies
by insurance company but usually
ranges from $15 - $40 and is paid when
the policy is started, or a new filing is
issued.
You must have an SR-22 issued on your license for a period of three years and a month after your conviction date.
Don't bother getting an SR-22 until you have completed your suspension period and are ready to get your drivers license reinstated. |
An SR-22 is proof of insurance required by all those persons arrested for a DUI in California and who are in a program and who want to get a restricted license.
Other situations where you will need to show an SR-22 to the DMV to have your license returned:
1. Those convicted in the court of a DUI in California and sent to a DUI school. If the four months is not up by the time the DMV receives notice from the court of your conviction, then the requirement to show an SR-22 goes into effect.
2. Those who had their licenses restricted by the court of a California DUI or “Wet Reckless”.
Proof of insurance must be maintained for a period of three years and a month from your conviction date. Proof of insurance WILL stay active (and you need not re-submit an SR-22) if you do not cancel the policy or get dropped during the 3 year period.
The insurance policy that the SR-22 is filed under must remain in effect. If for any reason your policy is no longer in effect the insurance carrier is REQUIRED to notify the DMV. The DMV will then notify you that by a certain date you will have to file another SR-22 with them or your license will be suspended.
The time period of three years and one month of having a SR-22 on file with the DMV does NOT start until you get an SR-22 on file with the DMV. So don't think you are going to go hide in Mexico for a while and when you get back you won't have to deal with the stinkin' DMV when you get back! |
