Effective July 18, 2018, Rhode Island no longer requires drivers to carry SR22 insurance for in-state license suspensions. However, the DMV will require you to obtain an auto insurance policy for an out-of-state license suspension. If you need an out-of-state filing, you must prove to the Adjudication Office that you have a Rhode Island auto policy and filed an SR22 with the state that requires it to avoid suspension of your license.
UltraCar Insurance will gladly assist you with a standard Rhode Island auto or motorcycle insurance policy and an out-of-state SR22 insurance filing in the states where we offer SR22 insurance.
What is SR22 insurance Rhode Island?
SR22 is a guarantee of future financial responsibility. It’s a certificate attached to your Rhode Island auto insurance policy filed with the state that requires it. The issuing insurance company monitors the policy to ensure you maintain it for the time the state assigns.
Depending on the situation, you can expect to carry out-of-state SR22 insurance for one to three years. If your insurance policy lapses at any time, the insurance company files an SR26 form. That state where you filed the SR22 certificate notifies the Rhode Island DMV that you’re no longer compliant. This results in immediate suspension of your Rhode Island driver’s license. You must then repeat the filing process, which will likely require additional fines or fees.
Why another state may require you to file an SR22 certificate:
As of July 18, 2018, Rhode Island drivers no longer require SR22 insurance Rhode Island to reinstate their licenses. However, drivers must obtain an out-of-state SR22 filing if they have a license suspension in another state. Please refer to the State DMV website for out-of-state license suspensions and SR22 insurance information.
Another state may require you to file an SR22 certificate if you commit a motor vehicle violation that mandates a license suspension, such as:
- DUI or DWI offenses
- Driving without a valid driver’s license
- Operating an uninsured vehicle
- Uninsured accidents
- Refusing to consent to a DUI or DWI test
- Legal judgments
- Unpaid child support
When you need SR22 insurance in another state, UltraCar Insurance will find you low rates and policies that fulfill your needs. Call to speak with one of our agents, or start an online quote today!
