How Much Will My Car Insurance Go Up After a DUI in Florida?
In most cases, a driving under the influence or DUI conviction dramatically increases car insurance rates. The rate of increase can be a real eye-opener, up to two hundred percent or more. If you've been convicted of a DUI in Florida, you must get special DUI insurance for the next three years you have a license.This special DUI insurance requires you to get as much as double your previous coverage. Your rates will definitely increase to accommodate your mandatory increased coverage. Additionally, because not all carriers provide this type of specialize car insurance, there is a good chance that your insurance company will drop you as a client. Your insurance rates will also probably increase because your carrier thinks you are a riskier driver.
Insurance companies determine how risky a driver you are based on things like your driving record, your years of driving experience, your vehicle type, the number of prior claims, and things like your age, gender,and marital status. Low-risk drivers qualify for lower rates while high-risk drivers, like those convicted of a DUI, must usually pay more. You must also consider that drivers with a DUI conviction often must pay their premiums six months at a time. So every six months, you must pay out thousands of dollars to your carrier so that you can legally drive in Florida.
The good news is is that, depending on the facts of your case and the state of the law at the time, an experienced DUI attorney may be able to get your DUI dismissed or reduced which will allow you to avoid the extra insurance requirement altogether. If your driver's license or insurance coverage is at risk because of a DUI, don't try to handle it yourself. Contact an experienced DUI attorney today who can help you achieve the best possible outcome to these important issues. Our experience legal staff can help. We'll answer your questions about these or any other DUI related issues and fight to protect your rights. Call the number on this page or email us today from more information.
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