Reader’s Question:

I never had a license but I was required to carry sr-22 in Virginia. Can you tell me why?

Rhea

Good Question Rhea.

This will actually depend upon state laws and the reason behind why an individual is required to get an SR-22 or if a person can be mandated to carry this even without a driver’s license. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, the financial Responsibility certifications or the sr-22 is required in Virginia for the following instances:

* Unsatisfied judgments
* Driver license suspension as a result of a major conviction
* Uninsured motor vehicle suspension

If you get convicted doing any of these violations then you could be required to get an sr-22 even if you do not have a license.

It does not mean that the state has not started or has a driving history for the individual just because the person does not have a driver’s license. If you are caught driving without a valid license and are also cited for a any traffic violation, these will be recorded under a driver’s history even though you have not received or obtained your license yet.

Goodluck!

MariCAR