In the State of Washington the usual time that a driver is required to maintain an SR-22 is 3 years. The reason that you are required to acquire the SR-22 may change the amount of time you are required to carry it though.

You can be mandated by this state to get a SR22 for a variety of reasons from a driver's license suspension reinstatement due to a DUI, accident without insurance or a second or subsequent offense of leaving a child unattended in a running vehicle, to name a few.

Typically in WA when you are eligible to reinstate your driver license, you must file future proof of financial responsibility, also known as an SR-22, for 3 years from the date you are eligible to reinstate your driver license for that incident so likely this is what you will be required with your first offense conviction of a DUI.

In Washington State Driving Under the Influence (DUI) refers to operating a motor vehicle while affected by alcohol, drugs, or both. This applies to both legal and illegal drugs, including prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs. With a DUI your license may be suspended from 90 days up to 4 years, based on prior offenses and your blood alcohol level. The time in which you must carry the SR-22 can vary depending upon the specifics of your DUI as well.

The steps you need to take to reinstate your license after your DUI are determined by several factors, including your blood alcohol content and whether you were involved in any previous DUI incidents. Your suspension letter is supposed to list everything you need to do to get your license back.

To learn more about this type of suspension or how to get your license back and length of time you will need to maintain the SR-22, contact the Washington State Department of Licensing. Their phone number for information on this type of situation is (360) 902-3900.

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