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Second Offense DUI in California

May 2011 | Jail: 90 Days to 1 Year Fine - From $1,000 to $1,900 License Suspension: 2 Years May Apply for Restricted Driver License (IID Required) Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program California SR22 Certificate Required for Restricted License

First Offense DUI in California

May 2011 | Jail: From 96 Hours to 6 Months Fine: From $1,000 to $1,600 License Suspension: 6 Months Must Complete a Driving Under the Influence Program May Be Ordered to Install Ignition Interlock Device (IID) California SR22 Insurance Required for Restricted License

SR-22 Requirements in California

May 2011 | A California SR 22 is an insurance proof certificate. When your driver's license is suspended or invoked because of traffic law violations or a DUI (Driving under the Influence of drugs or alcohol) conviction, SR 22 is needed to reinstate the privilege to drive. This is filed by the auto insurance company and kept by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This certificate confirms that you have met the state's minimum requirements for liability coverage.

Life After DUI - The Auto Insurance Implications

May 2011 | For years, driving under the influence of alcohol was looked upon as a minor transgression. Police often let drunk drivers off with a warning, and in doing so, silently encouraged their dangerous behavior. Fortunately for the safety of motorists everywhere, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) arrived on the national scene and began publicizing the grave damage caused by intoxicated drivers. Slowly, laws were toughened and enforcement was stepped up.

Prom Season and Underage Drinking

May 2011 | Wailing friends collapse at the sidewalk as they take witness to a drinking while driving crash of two fellow students. Two crashed cars sit nearby, bearing witness in pools of blood to the drunken driving accident that took his life. The scene isn't real. It was a simulation called "Every 15 Minutes," staged on April 27 at El Rancho High School on Passons Boulevard with help from students and adults desperate to end drinking and driving during prom season.

Can You Get Low Cost Auto Insurance After a DUI?

May 2011 | Although everyone realizes the dire consequences of a DUI or DWI, most people have no idea how much it really costs you financially until after it happens. The obvious repercussions are that you will have a black mark on your driving record for a mighty long time, and you may even have your vehicle confiscated for a period of time. Some states will prevent you from driving, and you may even have to serve jail time. But, after all of that is over and you are legal to drive again, how can you get low cost auto insurance?

Car Insurance Mistakes to Avoid

May 2011 | According to statistics, the average American spends about $85,000 on car insurance in his or her lifetime. So how can you cut that down? For starters, avoid making the following mistakes:

Sobriety Checkpoint

April 2011 | "The checkpoint locations were selected because two lives were lost to DUI collisions at these locations over the past three years," reads a statement from Costa Mesa Police Sgt. Dave Makiyama. "Since January 2008, DUI collisions in Costa Mesa have killed two people and injured 260 more."

The High Price of Driving Drunk at Prom

April 2011 | When your teenagers drink and drive, the consequences can be serious for them - and for the rest of your family, especially if you're all listed on one auto insurance policy.

Understanding How a DUI Affects Your Insurance Rate

April 2011 | If you're caught driving under the influence, it's likely that your insurance premium will be affected. We understand that receiving a DUI* can be a difficult experience. As you can imagine, having a DUI on your driving record means you'll be paying for it long after your court or legal interactions have ended. In fact, a DUI often directly impacts what you pay for auto insurance. Here's why.