auto insurance Forth Worth TX

Reader’s Question:

We live in Forth Worth and my son was required to get an sr22? What is it and how do we cancel it?

Paula

Thank you for asking Paula.

According to the Department of Public Safety website an SR-22 insurance policy is a certificate of insurance that shows proof of insurance as required by law. SR-22 insurance is not necessarily “high risk” insurance. The DPS goes on to say that it is motor vehicle liability insurance which requires the insurance provider to certify coverage to DPS, and the insurance provider must notify DPS anytime the policy is cancelled, terminated or lapses.

Once the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) receives notification from the insurance provider that the policy is cancelled, terminated, or lapses appropriate action may be taken. If there is not a valid SR-22 on file when you are still required to maintain it, the driving privilege will be suspended

An SR-26 form which must be filed by the insurance company to terminate the SR-22.Your son needs to inform his insurance provider to remove it if he no longer needs it. Some insurance company may want him to show documentation from the DPS that shows that he no longer needs an sr22. Your son should contact the DPS to verify if he no longer needs to maintain sr22.

Goodluck!

MariCAR