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How a CT DUI Affects Your Car Insurance

A DUI can leave you dealing with any number of consequences, including the potential loss of your license, driving with a restricted license, and a number of fines and fees. You may also have to install a breathalyzer in your vehicle. It makes sense that a DUI can also impact your car insurance. But how?

Average Increase

The amount your car insurance will ultimately increase after a DUI will depend on a variety of factors, including:

The insurance company you use to cover your auto insurance
Whether you have any previous DUI offenses
What discounts you have on your policy
What type of insurance you carry

However, on average, a DUI in Connecticut will cause your auto insurance to go up an estimated 69%. Changing insurance companies may help you minimize the impact of a DUI, but you can still expect to pay increased rates with a new insurance company. Keep in mind that in some cases, especially after repeat DUIs, an insurance company may refuse to insure you at all.

How Long a DUI Stays on Your Record

In Connecticut, if you are convicted of driving while impaired, it could stay on your record for as long as ten years. You could find yourself paying increased rates for your car insurance just as long, even after you get your license back and have taken steps to repair your driving record.

Do You Need a Connecticut DUI Attorney?

At the Law Offices of Pat Brown, we understand the high potential penalties associated with driving under the influence. We have successfully helped many of our clients minimize those consequences. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you defend against DUI charges.

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