New York SR22 Insurance

If you have ever been convicted of drunk driving then you must have surely heard about the SR-22 insurance. What exactly is this SR-22 insurance policy? It is basically a document to prove your financial responsibility to the State. The policy is typically required for about 2-3 years depending on the State. The local DMV will provide the up to date information regarding SR-22 requirements. If your State requires a SR-22 policy and you move then you would need to get a new policy in the new State.

If you live in New York you are lucky because it is one of only two States along with North Carolina that does not require SR-22 policy at all. However, this does not mean that you can take bigger risks and possibly go drunk driving. However, if you are convicted of drunk driving in New York you face possible jail time as well as revocation or suspension of your license.