Connecticut SR22 Insurance Filing Information

Connecticut SR22 Information & Filings

In Connecticut, the blood alcohol limit while operating a motor vehicle is 0.08. If you are convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence), you will lose your driver’s license for the following periods of time:

 1st offense: 1 year
 2nd offense: 1 year ( plus 2 years mandatory ignition interlock device)
 rd or subsequent offense: permanent revocation (after 6 years, one may request a hearing)

Connecticut’s SR22 Insurance Requirements

In order to get your driver’s license reinstated, you will need to purchase Connecticut SR22 insurance. An SR22 is a Certificate of Financial Responsibility. An SR22 proves to the state that you have the minimum amounts of insurance. In Connecticut, these minimum limits are:

 $20,000 for injury or death of one person in one accident
 $40,000 for injury or death of two or more persons in one accident
 $10,000 for damage to property in one accident

You will need to buy SR22 insurance from a motor vehicle insurance provider, but not all providers offer it. You can find those that do here:

Getting Your Driver’s License Back in Connecticut

If you are nearing the end of your suspension period, the DMV recommends beginning the restoration process two weeks before the end of your suspension.

For information on how to get your driver’s license reinstated in Connecticut, you can call 860-263-5720. This line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Connecticut DMV offices are not allowed to help you with license restoration. All transactions and correspondence should be done through the mail:

 Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services Division
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161-2525

Connecticut Ignition Interlock Device Program

Connecticut has an Ignition Interlock Device Program. If one has been convicted of a second DUI, he or she will be required to keep an IID installed in any vehicle that he or she drives for a period of 24 months after the end of the one year suspension. Click here for the Ignition Interlock Device Application. There is a $100 IID administration fee that must be mailed with the application fee.

In addition, the user is responsible for installation and operation fees. Once the DMV has approved an application, one can go to an approved vendor to have the device installed. Once it is installed, the installation confirmation forms must be returned to the DMV. Once the DMV confirms that they have received those forms, one’s driving privileges should be restored. It is then up to the driver to return to the vendor every 60 days for calibration. Failure to do so will result in re-suspension of driver’s license.

For more information about the Ignition Interlock Program, call 1-860-263-5720. Click here for a list of Connecticut’s approved Ignition Interlock Device Venders.

Additional Connecticut DUI Resources

  • Connecticut First Offense DUI – First offense information including penalties, fines, potential jail time, license suspension, DUI classes, and more.
  • Connecticut Second Offense DUI – Second offense information including penalties, fines, potential jail time, license suspension, DUI classes, and more.
  • Connecticut Third Offense DUI – Third offense information including penalties, fines, potential jail time, license suspension, DUI classes, and more.
  • Connecticut DUI Laws – Here you will find a comprehensive and detailed explanation of Connecticut’s DUI laws including all offense levels and penalties.
  • Connecticut Alcohol DUI Classes – We offer a complete listing of state approved DUI & alcohol abuse classes.
  • Connecticut Bail Bondsmen – Comprehensive list of Connecticut bail bond agents including address, phone, website, etc.
  • State Statutes – Complete Connecticut DUI statute regarding DUI laws and penalties.