Archive for September, 2008

what is an sr 22 form?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

A Sr 22 Form is a form used by your states drivers license facility to help you show proof of insurance. Usually your insurance company just send a bond directly to your secretary of state or DMV with your state and they keep this on fill showing you have and open policy with that insurance [...]

How do I get my license back after my suspension is over?

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

That’s a good question. This is something you can’t do by yourself. You probably need your parents’ or guardians’ permission and help. Here’s what you can do:
If your driver license has not expired, you will need to:
* Pay a $55 reissue fee.
* Provide proof of insurance (SR [...]

What if I fail to maintain Financial Responibility in California?

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

If financial responsibility is not maintained:
•Registration of the vehicle will be subject to suspension (VC §4000.38). DMV will begin the process to suspend the registration of a vehicle if:
—DMV is notified that a liability policy has been cancelled and a replacement policy is not provided within 45 days.
—The registered owner fails to provide evidence of [...]

SR 22 ALTERNATIVE PROOF FILING METHODS

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Proof of financial responsibility may be met by making a $35,000 cash deposit with the department or by filing a $35,000 surety bond. Proof may also be filed by a department-approved self insurer on behalf of an employee, to permit driving vehicles owned by the self-insurer within the scope of the person’s employment. A bond [...]

PROOF FILING INFORMATION

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

The usual method of showing proof of financial responsibility is to provide a California Insurance
Proof Certificate (form SR-22/SR-1P) from an insurance company authorized to do business in
California. The types of coverage on the form SR-22/SR-1P are listed below:
SR-22: A motor vehicle liability policy may be provided to cover only vehicles registered in your
name (owner’s policy), [...]

OVERVIEW OF THE S & Financial Responsibility LAWS

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Through the provisions of the Safety and Financial Responsibility Law, motorists are held responsible for accident damages both administratively and through the court system. In many cases, drivers are required to file proof of financial responsibility for periods ranging from one to three years in the form of SR-22 Insurance policies (commonly know as high-risk [...]

History of DUI Laws in Illinois

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Effective Jan. 1, 1958

Established a .15 percent BAC limit at which a driver is presumed to be under the influence of alcohol.

Effective Jan. 1, 1967

Lowered the illegal BAC limit from .15 to .10 percent.

Effective Jan. 1, 1980

Established 21 as the minimum drinking age.

Effective Jan. 1, 1984

Established mandatory 48-hour imprisonment or 10 days of community service [...]

What does Implied Consent mean in Illinois?

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Answer:
By driving on Illinois roadways, a driver agrees to submit to testing for
alcohol or other drugs. Refusing to submit to testing results in a longer
suspension of driving privileges than that received for test failure. A test
refusal can be used as evidence in a DUI case.

What Is An Ignition Interlock Device (System)?

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

An ignition interlock device (IID) is a device slightly larger than a cell phone that is [...]

Can IIDs(ignition interlock system) Prevent Drunk Driving?

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Yes. The International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety maintains that IIDs, when combined [...]