Utah Auto Insurance Requirement

Reader’s Question:

I just want to know for how long do I have to carry the sr22. I live in Utah. What is the Utah auto insurance requirement?

Jeff

Thank you for asking Jeff.

In Utah, it actually depend upon the reason for the SR-22 to be required to an individual that determines the length that you must carry the SR22.

The UT Department of Motor Vehicle site states that if you were found operating a vehicle without insurance the law requires the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to maintain proof of the person’s owner’s or operator’s financial responsibility for a three-year period and the insurance company must inform DPS if the insurance policy is terminated or cancelled. If an individual who has been cited under this law cancels his or her insurance policy, the individual must surrender his or her driver license to DPS.

This proof of financial responsibility certificate must be maintained for three years following the date of the suspension or revocation or, in the case of an unsatisfied judgment, three years from the date of reinstatement. Most of the time, people choose to purchase an sr22 to meet the states liability requirement.

You may get more information on financial responsibility by calling the Financial Responsibility Section, Driver License Division at phone number (801) 965-4393.

Goodluck!

MariCAR