Reader’s Question:

How many years do I have to carry the sr-22 in the state of Nevada?

Ricardo

Thank you for asking Ricardo.

The amount of time that an individual is required to carry the the financial responsibility certificate or the sr22 depends upon the reason that is mandated by the state in Nevada.

According to the Nevada Department of Vehicles, an individual must carry an sr-22 for a period of three years if you get involved in an accident and was caught driving without an insurance. If, for instance, you get convicted for traffic offense like DUI, to reinstate your license, you will need to show proof of financial responsibility and purchase an sr-22. This period to carry the sr-22 starts when you reinstate your license.

The sr-22 insurance , according to the Nevada DMV, has no statute of limitation. If you want to know when the sr-22 coverage ends you will need to contact the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles directly. They will not notify you if you are no longer required to carry the sr-22.

If your sr-22 coverage has been cancelled or terminated ( for example due to non payment) before the required period to carry it, the insurance company will send notification to the Department of Motor Vehicle that the policy has been cancelled. Therefore the DMV will suspend your license and you will be notified by the DMV through certified mail regarding the cancellation. You will then have to obtain the sr-22 and the period to carry the form will have to start all over again.

Goodluck!

MariCAR