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2022 Operation Green Light – Reinstate your Driver License
Florida’s Operation Green Light will be held from March 26 – April 9, 2022. Due to Covid Restrictions, most events will be virtual. Check with your county Clerk of Court to find out when the event will be held in your county. The program has been very successful in reducing fines, shortening suspensions, and…
Read MoreWHAT HAPPENS IF I GET A DWI/DUI DURING COVID-19?
Anyone with a conviction of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can tell you that the process is lengthy and complicated. You could face expensive fines, a DUI/DWI school program, and possibly time in jail. The pandemic has added new difficulties to the equation. At My Florida FR44 Insurance, we’ve…
Read MoreHardship License Florida DUI
The Purpose of a Florida Hardship License The State of Florida is not known for having reliable public transportation, which is why millions of residents rely on their personal cars to get around. Few people live close enough to their jobs to arrive using alternate methods of transportation like biking or walking, which makes the…
Read MoreInterlock Ignition in Car
Even if your conviction happened before the Interlock and the FR44 laws came into effect… look what happened to one woman in Virginia! News article by WAVY, HAMPTON, Va. If you’re convicted of DUI in Virginia, you’ll be required to put an interlock ignition on your car. That law went into effect in 2012,…
Read MoreTypical Penalties for DWI/DUI
Each state has its own laws regarding DUI/DWI and associated penalties. The most common penalties include: Jail and community service. First-time offenders with a low BAC will usually have to do community service. The situation changes, even for first offenders, when human victims are involved. In this case, the felony is likely to result in…
Read MoreThe Fastest Way to Get your Florida License Reinstated
fr44 car insurance florida
FR44 Car Insurance Florida FR44 Car Insurance Florida is a document called a Certificate of Financial Responsibility which certifies that you have the required liability insurance that the Florida DMV requires after any conviction for any Florida DUI. You will be required to carry increased liability insurance, otherwise called FR44 Car Insurance Florida, after conviction…
Read MoreDUI Conviction – Are you a Veteran?
DUI Conviction – Are You a Veteran??? There is a special program for Veterans charged with DUI or DWI called a Veterans Diversion Program. This program allows a Veteran to bypass the Criminal System and go to Veterans Court instead. Upon successful completion of the Veteran Program, your DUI or DWI can be dismissed entirely.…
Read MoreHow do I know if I need FR44 Florida Insurance?
If a Florida FR44 is ordered by the court, the judge will include this requirement at your hearing. If the FR44 is state-ordered you will get a letter from the Florida DMV (Florida Division of motor vehicles) indicating the FR44 Florida Insurance requirement before your driver’s license reinstatement. You will need a Florida FR44 if:…
Read MoreFind a Florida DUI School
A list of licensed DUI Programs can be found by clicking here. Please note that you may only attend a DUI program that serves the county of your current residence, the county of your current employment, or the county in which you attend school.
Read MoreHow to reinstate your license after the first conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Florida
A first–time DUI will result in a six-month to one-year revocation, effective on the conviction date. A first-time DUI with serious injury will result in at least a three-year revocation, effective on the conviction date. Before the revocation period expires, the customer may apply for a hardship driver license in the county where they live.…
Read More10 Drunkest Cities In Florida
Think twice before drinking and driving in any of these cities! They have the reputation of being hard drinking with drunk driving more prevalent than other areas of Florida. Is there anything wrong with being called the drunkest city in your state? Especially in Florida, which drinks the 13th most beer and spirits every year.…
Read MoreHillsborough County – Tampa, Florida – leads state in DUI drivers
Article from WFTS – Tampa Bay Florida Hillsborough County leads the state in the number of people arrested for DUI, according to arrest reports, and New Year’s Eve is the most dangerous night on the roads. This year, thousands of people will be going out to parties and bars to celebrate the New Year. According…
Read MoreFR44 Insurance – People first!
At FR44 & SR22 Experts, we put People Above Commissions. We’re a family owned agency that’s been in business for 10 years. Our motto is, “Take Care of the Customer First and the Rest Will Work Itself Out On Its Own.” Sam Ridgeway is a family man – a husband, a father, a grandfather. He…
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