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Anyone can easily make a mistake and receive a
Florida DUI. Very little alcohol can breach the
threshold for conviction. At Florida Auto Plus
Insurance we make every effort to serve you with
dedication, honesty, and integrity. This is what you
deserve. Our commitment begins the moment we
start your quote for FR44 auto insurance. It
continues throughout the life of your policy. In all
of our actions, we strive for you to experience trust,
compassion and care. We hold ourselves and the
companies we represent to the highest possible
standard.
How Much is DUI Insurance?
FR-44 filing for all of Florida
Life is full of challenges and unexpected obstacles. A DUI on your MVR is a big one. License
suspension, fines and fees, school and counseling, and social stigma takes its toll. The “stakes” are raised for
your car insurance. Increased coverage is mandated. Florida form FR44 filing is required. The cost for a policy
“skyrockets.” Some companies discourage applicants. After a DUI, an insurance company and agent that
responds to your needs in a prompt, accurate and non-judgmental way is a relief. A knowledgeable consumer
has a huge advantage when searching for FR-44 Florida auto insurance.
Florida FR44 requirements
The FR44 form (certificate) with its increased liability insurance requirement replaced the SR22 certificate (DUI
cases only) February 1, 2008. For Florida drivers not convicted of DUI the state considers a policyholder who
maintains auto insurance liability of 10/20/10 as being financially responsible. The state requires proof of
100/300/50 liability limits, via the FR44 filing, to reinstate and maintain the operators license of drivers with a DUI.
FR-44 insurance cost
The filing fee for the “Florida Uniform Financial Responsibility Certificate FR-44” is 15.00 dollars. Not too bad,
however, the other additional insurance costs related to the DUI can be quite severe. Increased coverage, point
surcharge, and rate tier assessment combine to raise policy premium (price) for DUI drivers.
FR44 form contains
Insured person information required is name, address, driver license number, and birth date. Insured company
information required is name, NAIC code, policy number, FR44 case number, certification effective date.
Additional information indicates which of two types of policies selected. An owner’s policy with year, make model
and VIN of all vehicles registered and insured. Or an operator’s policy applicable to any vehicle not registered or
titled to the listed person. Authorized representative signature and date prepared completes form FR44.
FR44 filing
The completed form is filed (submitted) to Florida’s Bureau of Financial Responsibility. Mailing address Division of
Driver Licenses, Bureau of Financial Responsibility, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS98, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-
0585. Buying a policy from a company that files FR44 form in “real time” will expedite license reinstatement.
Miscellaneous FR44 information
Compliance period is for three years. There are no driving restrictions associated with the FR44 filing. Florida
and Virginia are currently the only states that utilize the FR44 form. Non compliance results in license and vehicle
registration suspension. Companies are required to notify DHSMV if an FR44 insurance policy is canceled,
terminated, or lapses for any reason. Applicable Florida statute is 324.023. FR44 filing must be on a Florida
auto insurance policy. There can not be more than one FR44 or an FR44 and SR22 on the same driver.
The Florida FR44 filing is similar to the SR-22 financial responsibility certificate that you must file with the state
of Florida after certain convictions. Typically the FR-44 is required after DUI convictions and has higher limits
than the SR22. In Florida the FR-44 has been required since February 2008. Those Florida residents convicted
of a DUI in the state after October 1, 2007 were allowed to keep an SR-22 with limits of 10/20/10 until February 1,
2008. Effective February 2, 2008, drivers in Florida with a DUI were required to up their Liability limits. The Florida
FR44 has higher limits in the amount of 100/300/50. A driver must have these new required Liability limits
(instead of the previously lower limits of 10/20/10) in place on the offense date of the alcohol related offense to
not owe a reinstatement fee but will still need to provide the state with an FR-44. If they did not have the required
limits a driver who had their license reinstated prior to February 2, 2008, only paid a $15 reinstatement fee. The
reinstatement fee on or after February 2, 2008, is now $150, $250, or $500 dollars.
Drivers who are not required to submit a financial responsibility certificate and want the least amount of coverage
should learn Florida No Fault facts for the bare minimum. All vehicle owners must maintain Florida No Fault
insurance on the car during the entire registration period. Failure to comply will result in drivers license and
registration suspension. Insurance companies are required to report to the DMV when an insurance policy
terminates. Consumers avoiding options to save money should learn their PIP options to lower quotes on the
mandatory coverage.
Question of the day:
What is meant by an SR22 Texas filing?
Filing is an industry term for submitting the required proof of insurance to the State governing body. A Texas
SR22 is filed with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the authority in Florida is the Florida Bureau of
Financial Responsibility. After a policy is purchased the insurance companies provide the necessary proof of
insurance via the SR22. Anytime one of these policies are lapsed or canceled the insurance company notifies the
respective department and that drivers license and car registration is subject to being suspended. This is a
powerful motivator for policyholders to maintain their coverage as it is very costly to buy an SR22 policy without
any prior insurance, and their will be reinstatement fees that are imposed by the State.
Question of the day archive
After all the expenses, community service, license
suspension, etc… we’re happy to do our best to make
life a little easier. We’re not here to judge you.
We provide professional and courteous service to
everyone who seeks assistance with their auto
insurance in Florida.
Finally, insurance companies realize that drivers with
a DUI conviction are good prospects to insure.
Naturally, almost anyone who has been through the
rigors of a DUI becomes a safer and more careful
driver. Thankfully, insurance companies are having
good results with DUI drivers and are competing for
the business. Comparing Florida car insurance
quotes from different companies is essential.
In 2007 the Florida legislature enacted new rules and
procedures for DUI drivers. The State began using
form FR44 for DUI drivers which requires increased
liability limits of 100/300/50 up from 10/20/10 as
indicated on a Florida SR22 insurance form. Form
SR22 is commonly used for all types of
circumstances in most states. Florida and Virginia,
for now, are the only states that use Form FR44 for
DUI drivers.
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