Reader’s Question:

My daughter received a suspension for three months due to acquired 12 points on her drivers license. They said that she needs to get an SR-22. Could you tell me why and what the law on SR-22 insurance in Columbia, South Carolina.

Charles

Columbia, SC

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles states that an S-22 form insurance certificate is required for three years from the ending date of the suspension for which it is required. The SR-22 is also required during the 6 months when a person is issued a provisional driver’s license.

The certificate of financial responsibility or SR-22 certificate must be on file at the SC DMV before the drivers license can be reinstated. The South Carolina DMV states that SR-22 insurance is not required if the three year requirement period for the original suspension has ended.

You will need to contact the South Carolina DMV to obtain information on the exact laws surrounding your daughter’s loss of license due to obtaining too many points and the reason she needs to get the SR-22 in Columbia SC.

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