Legal Question in DUI Law in Virginia

Why do I have to file a SR-22 if not convicted of DUI?

In December of 2000 I went to court on a Drug possession charge. I was not driving at the time or anytime that day. I recieved from the court a 6 mnth restricted licence and Probation for a year then the case would be taken under consideration for dismissal. My question is why do I now have to file SR-22 insurance when I was not driving or planning on it? It was my understanding that it was for a DUI or a DWI.


Asked on 7/29/01, 8:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Why do I have to file a SR-22 if not convicted of DUI?

Quite simply, you're in the high risk SR-22

pool, because that's what you're considered in terms of insurability, due to your drug possession

conviction and consequent restricted license, which is required by law.

The fact that you were not driving the vehicle is irrelevant to the issue of insurability. People with drug convictions and restricted driving privileges are not considered, generally, as good

insurance risks.

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Answered on 7/31/01, 12:21 am


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