License Suspended ?
If you've already had your
License suspended and an SR22 is required. You will need to file
the form with the appropriate fines or fees before your license
suspension will be lifted.
Need to check on the status of your license? If Your not sure if
you license is suspended You may wish to contact the
Texas Department of Public Safety
. The can usually let you know your drivers license status and if SR22
Insurance is required.
Filing Term
In Texas the customary required filing term is for
2 years from the date of order or suspension. During your required filing term, you must maintain an SR22 filing in order to keep your license valid and current. If your Insurance policy expires, is cancelled or ceases coverage for any reason. The insurer is required by law to notify the ordering State.
Penalty for Failure to Maintain SR 22
When notice that your coverage and SR 22 filing is no longer valid is received by the State Licensing Authority, and if your filing period requirement has not yet been met, The Drivers License is generally suspended again until such time as a replacement SR 22 is filed by another Insurance Company.
It is important during this time that your Drivers License address information be correct and up to date with your State Licensing Authority. You will usually receive any notice from them regarding the status of your driving privileges at the home address listed on your license
Many people have found only after months or sometimes years later that they have been driving on a Suspended License. This is usually the result of outdated address information on file with the State of issue
It is important to keep this information up to date because this is the address at which you will be sent notices about your license, including, Renewals and Notices Of Suspension. |