How Long Will DUI Charge Stay on my Record?

Reader’s Question:

Last 2005 I got a DUI in New Jersey but I now live in California. How long will it stay on my record and will it affects my record in my new state?

Harold

Good question Harold.

Your DUI conviction will stay as part of your permanent New Jersey driving record. Since you have moved already to California you should check with the CA Department of Motor Vehicles to check if they have placed this DUI conviction or any other moving violations that were previously on your New Jersey driving record on your California driver’s history.

California legislation extends the reporting period for DUI offenses from 7 to 10 years for all public requests, and that includes insurers.

The new law states that you may not be able to qualify for a good driver discount until 10 years from the date of your violation. Up until 2007 a DUI may have been considered by an insurance carrier for premium surcharges for a period of 7 years but now it can be considered for ten years in California.

Since your DUI happened out of state you may contact the California Department of Insurance, to get information on how long an insurance company in California can rate you on this NJ DUI from 2005. You may speak to your insurance agents if you have any more concerns regarding your insurance premiums.

Goodluck!

MariCAR

DUI In California – How Long Does it Stay On My Record?

Reader’s question:

How long does a DUI stay on your record in the state of California and is there a way that the years of penalty can be reduced?

Holly

Good question Holly.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles states that any California offense will appear on your driving record 10 years from the violation date. This is a new legislation thus extends the reporting period from seven to ten years for DUI offenses.

This new law allows the insurance companies to have access to the driving record of the motorist to properly apply the new provision of the Insurance Code. This would determine the eligibility of the the drivers discount. Motorist with a DUI violation occurring within the past 10 years are not entitled to received such discounts like Good Driver discount.

You may not be able to qualify for the good diver discount until 10 years from the date of the violation under this law. You may contact your insurance company regarding other information on your premiums.

There are no exceptions in this law. The reporting period of ten year applies to all non commercial drivers, even to those who maintain a clean driving record thereafter.You may contact the Department of motor vehicle to find out if theres any way that you can get the DUI off your record before the ten year period.

Goodluck!

MariCAR

How Long Does a Traffic Violation Stay On My Record in California?

Reader’s question:

How long does a violation stays on my driving record in California?

Tanyah

Thank you for asking, Tanyah.

Convictions like hit and run, reckless driving under the influence (DUI) and other traffic offenses will remain on your driving record for 7 years from the violation date and counted as 2 points.

Other traffic violations and offenses remains in your record for only three years from the violation date and counted as 1 point. Accidents are reported for three years from the date of the accident and if you are found at fault, it is normally counted as one point.

Your drivers license may be suspended due to A DUI or failure to provide a proof of financial responsibility and it will be reported for three years from the reinstatement date or the proof of the termination date. If you fail to appear for DUI offenses, it reported for 10 years from the date of the violation. Failure to Appears and Failure to pay fines are reported for 5 years from the date of the violation.

Goodluck!

MariCAR