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Penalty for Failure to
Maintain SR 22
When notice that your
coverage and SR 22 filing is no longer valid is received by the State
Licensing Authority, and if your filing period requirement has not yet
been met, The Drivers License is generally suspended again until such
time as a replacement SR22 is filed by another Insurance Company.
It is important during this
time that your Drivers License address information be correct and up to
date with your State Licensing Authority. You will usually receive any
notice from them regarding the status of your driving privileges at the
home address listed on your license
Many people have found only
after months or sometimes years later that they have been driving on a
Suspended License. This is usually the result of outdated address
information on file with the State of issue
It is important to keep this
information up to date because this is the address at which you will be
sent notices about your license, including, Renewals and Notices Of
Suspension.
Filing Term
In Texas the customary
required filing term is for 3 years from the date of order or
suspension.
During this time you must
maintain an SR22 filing in order to keep your license valid and current.
If your Insurance policy expires, is cancelled or ceases coverage for
any reason. The insurer is required by law to notify the ordering State
so that the driving privileges and vehicle registrations can again be
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