Is SR22 Insurance Required for a First DUI Conviction in Georgia?
If you do a Google search for the answer to this question, you will likely be lead astray. Many insurance companies (incorrectly) report on their websites that SR22 insurance is required. However, the correct answer is: No!
What is SR22 Insurance?
SR-22 is a vehicle liability insurance document required by most state departments of motor vehicles offices for "high-risk" insurance policies. An SR-22 is not an insurance policy, but a filing, or an add-on, that is added to a personal automobile liability insurance policy.
Is SR22 Required for a Georgia First-time DUI Conviction?
No. SR22 is not required for a first time DUI conviction (or a 2nd or 3rd DUI conviction). It is required, however, for a felony DUI conviction.
So, will I need SR22 if I am convicted of a DUI in Georgia?
No, you will not.