I was convicted with a DWI in Dallas, Texas. I have had full coverage on my car for five years and it was in effect the day of the conviction. Am I required to carry an sr22 in conjunction with my current car insurance policy, which I have never never lapse?

John

Dallas, TX

If you are charged of the DWI and had your license suspended by the state of Texas for this offense then the answer is yes an normally you would now be required to get and carry an SR-22 as part of your driver’s license reinstatement process.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) states that a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically results in a license suspension or revocation, which time period varies by court but may not exceed two years. A conviction of a DWI for someone under the age of 21 will result in an automatic suspension for a year per Texas Transportation Code 521.344.