Reader’s Question:

How many years does the DUI remain on your driving history in the state of Florida?

Thomas

Coral Springs, FL

According to Florida state law, a DUI in FL remains on your permanent record and on your driving record for seventy five (75) years.

The Florida Statutes authorize the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV) to establish and keep the management of driving histories for drivers in Florida.

According to HSMV convictions reflecting point assessments stay on a customer’s complete driver record for a period of ten years from the date of conviction. But, serious convictions such as Vehicular Homicide, DUI, DUI/Manslaughter, etc will stay on the driving record for 75 years.

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Reader’s Question:

How long does a DWI offense remain on your driving record in Bossier City? Will this affect my car insurance rate if this is my first conviction?

Wilson

Bossier City, LA

A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction in Bossier City and any areas in Louisiana would remain on your driving history for ten years from the date of the conviction. According to the Louisiana driver’s manual, a first conviction for a Driving While Intoxicated charge can cost you $4500 in court costs, lawyer fees, insurance costs, fines, etc.

Your car insurance rates will rise typically, sometimes substantially, or, the car insurance carrier will simply cancel your insurance policy if you are convicted of a DWI or DUI. If your insurance provider increases your insurance rate premiums but keeps you as an insured, you will likely be labeled a high-risk driver because of the seriousness of the violation you were convicted of and therefore the risk you are now to an insurance company.

Tags: auto insurance, DWI insurance