Cheapest car insurance rates after a DUI by company

Progressive offers drivers the cheapest car insurance rates after a DUI at about $2,707 a year, followed by Travelers, at an average annual cost of $2,999, based on our data analysis. USAA also has low rates after a DUI, but it is only available to military families.

Shopping around is the best way to get a lower rate on DUI car insurance. Every insurance company will raise your rates after a DUI, but not all by the same amount. Below, you'll see the average rate increase across multiple car insurance companies after a DUI.

CompanyAverage rateRate with one DUIDollar increasePercent increase
Progressive$1,998$2,707$70935%
Travelers$1,606$2,999$1,39287%
State Farm$1,984$3,184$1,20161%
Nationwide$1,548$3,627$2,079134%
Geico$1,763$4,503$2,740155%
USAA$2,509$4,897$2,38895%
Allstate$2,509$4,897$2,38895%
Farmers$2,387$5,128$2,742115%
Data updated in 2024
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Cheapest car insurance companies for second-offense DUI

With a second DUI, car insurance rates will be even higher. The cheapest company for a driver with two DUI convictions is Progressive at $3,598 a year, although USAA is a bit cheaper if you qualify, at $3,446 a year.

Rates can increase anywhere from 80% to more than 300% over those for drivers with a clean record.

CompanyAverage annual premiumRate with second DUIDollar increasePercent increase
Allstate$2,509$6,805$4,296171%
Farmers$2,387$7,890$5,503231%
Geico$1,763$7,200$5,438308%
Nationwide$1,548$4,864$3,317214%
Progressive$1,998$3,598$1,60180%
State Farm$1,984$4,662$2,678135%
Travelers$1,606$4,919$3,312206%
USAA$1,381$3,446$2,065150%
Data updated in 2024
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First-offense DUI vs second-offense DUI: Car insurance rates comparison

A second DUI will push you further into the high-risk category. Rates will be even higher, and some insurance companies may ever refuse you coverage.

Take a look at the comparison between rates for one DUI and a second DUI from top companies below.

CompanyAverage annual premiumRates after first offense DUIRates after second-offense DUI
Allstate$2,509$4,897$6,805
Farmers$2,387$5,128$7,890
Geico$1,763$4,503$7,200
Nationwide$1,548$3,627$4,864
Progressive$1,998$2,707$3,598
State Farm$1,984$3,184$4,662
Travelers$1,606$2,999$4,919
USAA$1,381$2,786$3,446
Data updated in 2024
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Cheapest car insurance rates after a DUI by state and company

Car insurance rates after a DUI vary greatly by state, so finding the cheapest rate in your state requires some shopping around.

To help, we have gathered rates from the top car insurance companies in each state for a driver with a DUI, as well as the average percent increase in rates.

DUI car insurance
State Name Company Average annual premium Rate with one DUI Percent increase
AlaskaAllstate$2,114$2,93139%
AlaskaGeico$1,338$2,48486%
AlaskaProgressive$1,742$2,26630%
AlaskaState Farm$1,713$1,8206%
AlaskaUSAA$1,166$2,19088%
AlabamaAllstate$2,178$2,89933%
AlabamaAuto-Owners$2,134$3,98187%
AlabamaFarmers$2,542$5,293108%
AlabamaGeico$1,625$3,497115%
AlabamaNationwide$1,345$2,825110%
AlabamaProgressive$2,402$2,88020%
AlabamaState Farm$1,790$1,9358%
AlabamaTravelers$1,428$2,16552%
AlabamaUSAA$1,458$3,094112%
ArkansasAllstate$2,729$3,58831%
ArkansasFarmers$2,248$5,063125%
ArkansasGeico$1,794$3,26482%
ArkansasNationwide$1,503$3,333122%
ArkansasProgressive$2,431$2,68610%
ArkansasState Farm$2,060$2,1947%
ArkansasTravelers$1,442$2,19552%
ArkansasUSAA$1,090$2,11494%
ArizonaAllstate$2,215$3,64865%
ArizonaAuto-Owners$1,539$2,74478%
ArizonaFarmers$2,331$4,38088%
ArizonaGeico$1,312$2,787112%
ArizonaNationwide$1,726$3,553106%
ArizonaProgressive$1,903$2,32122%
ArizonaState Farm$2,233$2,3756%
ArizonaTravelers$1,489$2,27953%
ArizonaUSAA$1,581$3,770138%
CaliforniaAllstate$2,627$10,475299%
CaliforniaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$2,466$7,730213%
CaliforniaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$2,600$9,392261%
CaliforniaFarmers$3,035$12,024296%
CaliforniaGeico$1,919$4,826151%
CaliforniaMercury Insurance$2,031$3,61778%
CaliforniaNationwide$2,799$8,023187%
CaliforniaProgressive$2,179$5,283142%
CaliforniaState Farm$2,701$9,500252%
CaliforniaTravelers$2,460$5,249113%
CaliforniaUSAA$1,827$5,691211%
ColoradoAllstate$2,774$3,46525%
ColoradoAuto-Owners$2,874$4,65862%
ColoradoFarmers$3,578$6,99495%
ColoradoGeico$1,445$2,83596%
ColoradoKemper$1,878$4,173122%
ColoradoProgressive$2,796$3,43923%
ColoradoState Farm$1,950$2,0817%
ColoradoUSAA$1,559$3,265109%
ConnecticutAllstate$2,195$3,14243%
ConnecticutAmica$2,516$9,791289%
ConnecticutFarmers$2,192$5,522152%
ConnecticutGeico$1,242$4,178236%
ConnecticutKemper$1,571$2,49159%
ConnecticutNationwide$1,766$3,760113%
ConnecticutProgressive$1,708$1,97115%
ConnecticutState Farm$1,733$1,8587%
ConnecticutUSAA$606$1,223102%
Washington, D.C.Allstate$3,769$4,77827%
Washington, D.C.Chubb$2,799$6,388128%
Washington, D.C.Erie Insurance$1,581$2,39251%
Washington, D.C.Geico$1,408$3,409142%
Washington, D.C.Progressive$1,488$1,70114%
Washington, D.C.State Farm$2,426$2,6088%
Washington, D.C.USAA$1,230$2,21780%
DelawareAllstate$3,631$4,84633%
DelawareAmerican Family$2,709$7,223167%
DelawareGeico$1,695$3,934132%
DelawareNationwide$1,498$2,91495%
DelawareProgressive$1,999$2,70035%
DelawareSentry Insurance$4,066$5,31831%
DelawareState Farm$2,153$2,3509%
DelawareTravelers$1,595$2,68068%
DelawareUSAA$1,463$2,66582%
FloridaAllstate$3,569$4,67131%
FloridaFarmers$3,261$8,529162%
FloridaGeico$2,214$3,97880%
FloridaMercury Insurance$3,358$4,96248%
FloridaNational General$3,103$3,2595%
FloridaNationwide$2,150$4,575113%
FloridaProgressive$2,902$3,23912%
FloridaState Farm$2,119$2,2777%
FloridaTravelers$2,356$3,59252%
GeorgiaAllstate$2,014$2,69634%
GeorgiaAuto-Owners$1,529$2,92791%
GeorgiaCountry Financial$1,880$2,77247%
GeorgiaGeico$2,072$6,016190%
GeorgiaMercury Insurance$2,219$3,21945%
GeorgiaProgressive$1,656$2,59757%
GeorgiaState Farm$2,344$2,5077%
GeorgiaUSAA$1,562$3,211105%
HawaiiAllstate$1,882$4,771153%
HawaiiFarmers$1,495$2,58873%
HawaiiGeico$1,184$8,264598%
HawaiiIsland Insurance$1,771$15,070751%
HawaiiProgressive$1,279$2,05060%
HawaiiState Farm$1,938$2,12310%
HawaiiUSAA$1,067$2,145101%
IowaAllstate$2,126$2,79331%
IowaAuto-Owners$1,461$3,548143%
IowaGeico$1,716$3,08780%
IowaProgressive$1,589$1,6776%
IowaState Farm$1,306$1,3947%
IowaTravelers$1,238$1,88953%
IowaUSAA$1,165$1,92265%
IdahoAllstate$1,945$2,59834%
IdahoAuto-Owners$916$2,077127%
IdahoFarmers$1,606$2,19737%
IdahoGeico$1,174$3,595206%
IdahoNationwide$1,505$3,341122%
IdahoState Farm$1,120$1,2058%
IdahoTravelers$1,263$1,75739%
IdahoUSAA$742$1,557110%
IllinoisAllstate$2,742$4,34358%
IllinoisAuto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$979$2,089113%
IllinoisAuto-Owners$1,426$2,73792%
IllinoisErie Insurance$1,489$2,38260%
IllinoisGeico$1,178$2,657126%
IllinoisProgressive$1,412$1,73022%
IllinoisState Farm$1,633$1,7427%
IllinoisTravelers$1,119$1,75857%
IllinoisUSAA$1,745$3,727114%
IndianaAllstate$2,324$2,97628%
IndianaAuto-Owners$1,188$2,872142%
IndianaFarmers$1,956$3,964103%
IndianaGeico$986$2,385142%
IndianaNationwide$1,309$2,770112%
IndianaProgressive$1,480$1,83124%
IndianaState Farm$1,616$2,00724%
IndianaTravelers$1,264$1,94454%
IndianaUSAA$783$1,23257%
KansasAllstate$2,968$3,87531%
KansasFarmers$1,992$3,45173%
KansasGeico$1,622$5,251224%
KansasNationwide$1,316$2,808113%
KansasProgressive$1,937$2,0968%
KansasState Farm$1,976$2,0715%
KansasTravelers$1,601$2,40450%
KansasUSAA$1,151$2,734138%
KentuckyAllstate$3,127$4,11832%
KentuckyAuto-Owners$1,911$4,434132%
KentuckyFarmers$3,548$9,036155%
KentuckyGeico$2,106$5,221148%
KentuckyKentucky Farm Bureau$2,113$4,893132%
KentuckyProgressive$2,714$3,63434%
KentuckyState Farm$2,753$2,9256%
KentuckyTravelers$1,804$2,85658%
KentuckyUSAA$1,820$2,97263%
LouisianaAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$3,473$4,71936%
LouisianaFarmers$3,002$7,269142%
LouisianaGeico$2,983$6,385114%
LouisianaProgressive$3,065$3,43912%
LouisianaSafeway Insurance$3,191$4,20832%
LouisianaSouthern Farm Bureau$2,121$2,68427%
LouisianaState Farm$3,570$3,7946%
LouisianaUSAA$1,973$3,17861%
MassachusettsAllstate$2,694$5,580107%
MassachusettsArbella Insurance$1,708$2,86668%
MassachusettsFarmers$1,966$4,110109%
MassachusettsGeico$1,269$2,17571%
MassachusettsProgressive$2,016$2,45522%
MassachusettsSafety Insurance$1,517$3,347121%
MassachusettsState Farm$689$1,25682%
MassachusettsTravelers$2,274$3,44451%
MassachusettsUSAA$1,442$3,541146%
MarylandAllstate$3,108$4,05931%
MarylandErie Insurance$1,685$1,93815%
MarylandGeico$1,262$1,54623%
MarylandKemper$1,603$4,356172%
MarylandNationwide$1,363$3,258139%
MarylandProgressive$1,895$2,51333%
MarylandState Farm$2,177$2,3357%
MarylandTravelers$1,523$2,44160%
MarylandUSAA$1,043$2,785167%
MaineAllstate$1,147$1,57237%
MaineAuto-Owners$707$1,17967%
MaineFarmers$1,664$2,62758%
MaineFrankenmuth Insurance$1,492$6,697349%
MaineGeico$1,228$3,185159%
MaineProgressive$1,106$1,26915%
MaineState Farm$1,262$1,3598%
MaineTravelers$853$1,36460%
MaineUSAA$827$1,679103%
MichiganAuto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$2,537$6,475155%
MichiganAuto-Owners$2,085$4,672124%
MichiganGeico$1,553$10,831597%
MichiganProgressive$2,069$2,41217%
MichiganState Farm$3,698$9,123147%
MichiganTravelers$1,817$7,138293%
MichiganUSAA$1,514$2,72280%
MinnesotaAllstate$2,388$4,03069%
MinnesotaAuto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,636$7,860380%
MinnesotaAuto-Owners$1,693$3,17988%
MinnesotaGeico$2,495$7,790212%
MinnesotaNationwide$1,363$2,31670%
MinnesotaState Farm$1,525$1,6589%
MinnesotaTravelers$1,618$2,74770%
MinnesotaUSAA$1,382$2,56686%
MissouriAllstate$2,852$3,73431%
MissouriAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$2,346$3,61354%
MissouriGeico$3,217$5,86682%
MissouriNationwide$1,361$2,817107%
MissouriProgressive$1,960$2,16210%
MissouriState Farm$2,072$2,2428%
MissouriTravelers$1,515$2,13541%
MissouriUSAA$1,086$1,93578%
MississippiAllstate$2,527$3,43836%
MississippiGeico$2,210$6,882211%
MississippiNationwide$1,331$2,716104%
MississippiProgressive$2,131$2,68226%
MississippiShelter Insurance$2,469$5,648129%
MississippiState Farm$1,797$1,9287%
MississippiTravelers$1,636$2,47651%
MississippiUSAA$1,320$2,56594%
MontanaAllstate$2,949$3,98735%
MontanaFarmers$2,939$5,39083%
MontanaGeico$2,382$6,497173%
MontanaKemper$2,692$2,8235%
MontanaProgressive$2,414$2,71813%
MontanaState Farm$1,858$1,9605%
MontanaUSAA$919$1,79395%
North CarolinaAllstate$2,994$12,405314%
North CarolinaErie Insurance$1,082$4,528318%
North CarolinaFarmers$2,028$7,658278%
North CarolinaGeico$1,617$7,300351%
North CarolinaNationwide$1,513$5,631272%
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Farm Bureau$1,217$7,262497%
North CarolinaProgressive$2,028$7,523271%
North CarolinaState Farm$1,180$4,385272%
North DakotaAllstate$2,339$4,20880%
North DakotaAmerican Family$1,092$1,41730%
North DakotaAuto-Owners$1,717$2,92170%
North DakotaFarmers$2,077$4,226103%
North DakotaGeico$1,773$4,898176%
North DakotaNationwide$1,152$2,374106%
North DakotaProgressive$1,403$1,5208%
North DakotaState Farm$1,738$1,8376%
North DakotaUSAA$826$1,969138%
NebraskaAllstate$2,621$3,37629%
NebraskaAuto-Owners$1,193$2,34797%
NebraskaGeico$2,372$7,960236%
NebraskaNationwide$1,216$2,509106%
NebraskaProgressive$1,964$2,36821%
NebraskaState Farm$2,344$2,5238%
NebraskaUSAA$1,328$2,755107%
New HampshireAllstate$2,123$2,68326%
New HampshireAuto-Owners$803$1,40174%
New HampshireFarmers$1,954$3,04756%
New HampshireGeico$1,212$2,820133%
New HampshireNationwide$1,145$2,605127%
New HampshireProgressive$1,343$1,53514%
New HampshireState Farm$1,155$1,51431%
New HampshireThe Hanover$1,027$1,48545%
New HampshireUSAA$852$1,38462%
New JerseyAllstate$2,294$3,43850%
New JerseyFarmers$2,254$4,40095%
New JerseyGeico$1,563$3,171103%
New JerseyNJM$1,318$1,73231%
New JerseyPlymouth Rock Assurance$1,737$2,14123%
New JerseyProgressive$2,187$2,65421%
New JerseyState Farm$2,153$8,622301%
New JerseyTravelers$1,706$2,73960%
New MexicoAllstate$2,834$3,92338%
New MexicoFarmers$2,740$5,02183%
New MexicoGeico$1,406$2,997113%
New MexicoIowa Farm Bureau$2,912$4,74763%
New MexicoKemper$3,268$4,02923%
New MexicoNationwide$1,806$4,027123%
New MexicoProgressive$1,557$1,84318%
New MexicoState Farm$1,669$1,7887%
New MexicoUSAA$1,054$2,09399%
NevadaAllstate$2,614$3,54736%
NevadaAmerican Family$2,429$4,02366%
NevadaCSAA Insurance (AAA)$3,651$5,11040%
NevadaFarmers$2,328$4,55296%
NevadaGeico$1,708$4,189145%
NevadaMercury Insurance$2,156$3,82177%
NevadaProgressive$2,482$3,47940%
NevadaState Farm$1,443$1,5427%
NevadaTravelers$1,995$3,07054%
NevadaUSAA$1,672$3,351100%
New YorkAllstate$2,056$2,88941%
New YorkErie Insurance$1,814$2,98064%
New YorkGeico$1,736$4,767175%
New YorkProgressive$1,020$1,0665%
New YorkState Farm$1,951$2,14010%
New YorkTravelers$2,677$3,24021%
New YorkUSAA$1,557$2,23744%
OhioAllstate$1,942$2,66137%
OhioAuto-Owners$1,109$2,221100%
OhioErie Insurance$1,132$1,81360%
OhioFarmers$1,794$3,644103%
OhioGeico$1,373$3,327142%
OhioProgressive$1,626$2,03225%
OhioTravelers$1,336$2,12759%
OhioUSAA$994$1,49851%
OklahomaAllstate$2,699$3,47929%
OklahomaFarmers$2,717$4,95082%
OklahomaGeico$1,820$3,46490%
OklahomaMercury Insurance$2,237$3,10339%
OklahomaOklahoma Farm Bureau$3,295$5,18057%
OklahomaProgressive$1,194$1,33812%
OklahomaShelter Insurance$2,055$3,11752%
OklahomaState Farm$1,861$1,9595%
OklahomaUSAA$1,447$2,66484%
OregonAllstate$2,945$3,95634%
OregonFarmers$2,210$3,78771%
OregonGeico$1,683$3,766124%
OregonNationwide$1,411$3,071118%
OregonProgressive$1,765$2,13121%
OregonState Farm$1,502$1,6087%
OregonTravelers$1,318$2,07157%
OregonUSAA$1,277$2,13567%
PennsylvaniaErie Insurance$1,550$2,49861%
PennsylvaniaGeico$2,308$3,85367%
PennsylvaniaNationwide$1,196$3,009152%
PennsylvaniaProgressive$2,193$2,64421%
PennsylvaniaState Farm$2,473$2,6467%
PennsylvaniaTravelers$952$1,34742%
PennsylvaniaUSAA$1,806$2,42634%
Rhode IslandAllstate$2,993$4,47650%
Rhode IslandAmerican Family$1,833$2,80953%
Rhode IslandAmica$2,206$9,039310%
Rhode IslandFarmers$3,336$5,70671%
Rhode IslandGeico$2,292$7,839242%
Rhode IslandNationwide$1,911$3,67893%
Rhode IslandProgressive$1,841$2,27824%
Rhode IslandTravelers$1,946$3,18264%
Rhode IslandUSAA$1,147$2,10183%
South CarolinaAllstate$2,336$3,19437%
South CarolinaAuto-Owners$1,475$2,91998%
South CarolinaGeico$2,054$4,943141%
South CarolinaProgressive$1,816$2,24824%
South CarolinaState Farm$2,106$2,2658%
South CarolinaTravelers$1,949$2,87548%
South CarolinaUSAA$1,451$2,69286%
South DakotaAllstate$2,070$3,43466%
South DakotaAuto-Owners$2,566$4,47174%
South DakotaFarmers$2,207$2,92533%
South DakotaGeico$2,384$7,439212%
South DakotaNationwide$1,526$3,358120%
South DakotaProgressive$3,163$3,2864%
South DakotaState Farm$2,096$2,1794%
South DakotaUSAA$1,780$3,803114%
TennesseeAllstate$3,032$4,17238%
TennesseeErie Insurance$1,598$2,51958%
TennesseeFarmers$1,770$3,730111%
TennesseeGeico$1,565$2,92187%
TennesseeNationwide$1,632$3,364106%
TennesseeProgressive$1,550$1,91524%
TennesseeState Farm$1,677$1,8239%
TennesseeTravelers$1,395$2,21859%
TennesseeUSAA$1,194$2,30993%
TexasAllstate$2,941$4,61057%
TexasAuto Club Enterprises (AAA)$1,983$3,27365%
TexasFarmers$4,127$6,82965%
TexasGeico$1,644$2,85474%
TexasNationwide$1,502$3,332122%
TexasProgressive$3,032$3,56618%
TexasState Farm$1,956$3,05356%
TexasUSAA$1,812$2,73751%
UtahAllstate$2,279$3,06835%
UtahAuto-Owners$1,393$3,681164%
UtahFarmers$2,638$5,25999%
UtahGeico$1,325$2,745107%
UtahNationwide$1,135$2,547124%
UtahProgressive$1,845$2,09814%
UtahState Farm$2,175$2,3197%
UtahUSAA$1,237$2,38092%
VirginiaAllstate$2,021$2,98548%
VirginiaAuto-Owners$1,405$2,27762%
VirginiaErie Insurance$1,288$2,10463%
VirginiaGeico$1,382$3,001117%
VirginiaProgressive$2,120$2,69527%
VirginiaState Farm$1,479$1,5908%
VirginiaTravelers$1,169$1,83857%
VirginiaUSAA$1,192$2,26090%
VermontAllstate$1,733$2,37337%
VermontAuto-Owners$992$1,66268%
VermontFarmers$2,333$4,41389%
VermontGeico$1,276$3,504175%
VermontNationwide$935$1,78391%
VermontProgressive$926$1,05214%
VermontState Farm$1,139$1,2076%
VermontUSAA$803$1,640104%
VermontVermont Mutual$1,413$5,155265%
WashingtonAllstate$1,766$2,28429%
WashingtonAmerican Family$1,750$2,16424%
WashingtonFarmers$1,714$3,02376%
WashingtonGeico$1,171$2,03874%
WashingtonNationwide$1,658$3,558115%
WashingtonProgressive$2,554$3,16524%
WashingtonState Farm$1,794$1,9479%
WashingtonTravelers$1,503$2,28852%
WashingtonUSAA$853$1,766107%
WisconsinAllstate$2,515$3,20227%
WisconsinErie Insurance$1,313$2,09159%
WisconsinFarmers$2,139$4,509111%
WisconsinGeico$1,195$3,016152%
WisconsinNationwide$1,287$2,989132%
WisconsinProgressive$2,128$2,39212%
WisconsinState Farm$2,378$2,5829%
WisconsinTravelers$1,089$1,72358%
WisconsinUSAA$984$1,81685%
West VirginiaAllstate$3,132$4,18634%
West VirginiaErie Insurance$1,709$2,55249%
West VirginiaFarmers$2,442$5,560128%
West VirginiaGeico$2,248$5,259134%
West VirginiaNationwide$1,215$2,31290%
West VirginiaProgressive$1,825$2,42933%
West VirginiaState Farm$1,691$1,7966%
West VirginiaUSAA$1,189$2,16082%
West VirginiaWestfield Insurance$2,111$5,063140%
WyomingAllstate$2,831$3,49423%
WyomingAmerican National$827$1,56589%
WyomingFarmers$1,623$3,620123%
WyomingGeico$2,514$6,450157%
WyomingState Farm$1,521$1,6438%
WyomingUSAA$1,230$2,22981%
Data updated in 2024
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Car insurance rates for a DUI conviction by age

Young drivers pay the most for car insurance, so it's not surprising that they pay the most with a DUI conviction. The average cost of car insurance for an 18-year-old with a DUI is $8,933. It's important to note, however, that as it's illegal to drink alcohol at age 18 in every state, so this conviction may result in the loss of your license and you may not be able to get insurance.

Here's a look at average car insurance rates by age for a driver with a DUI.

Age groupAverage annual premiumRate with one DUIPercent increase
18$5,249$8,93370%
25$2,259$4,540101%
40$1,897$3,853103%
65$1,742$3,612107%
Data updated in 2024
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How much does your insurance go up after a DUI?

A DUI can significantly impact your auto insurance rates. When insurance companies see a DUI on your driving record, they'll significantly raise your premiums at your next policy renewal. 

On average, car insurance rates could increase about 90% for drivers who have a DUI. That means the insurance cost could jump from $1,924 a year to $3,655 annually.

DUI rates are based on many factors, including your state. There isn't one best insurance company for drivers with a DUI. You'll have to shop around.

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How much is DUI insurance per month?

The cost of DUI insurance coverage is around $305 per month nationwide. However, the actual cost you'll pay for DUI insurance depends on your specific circumstances.

How long does a DUI affect insurance?

Insurance company guidelines, governed by state laws, dictate how long your DUI conviction will affect your rates. On average, a DUI will raise your car insurance rates for three years.

If your state keeps the offense on your record longer than three years, and many do, it's common for this offense to affect your car insurance rates for five to seven years or more. For instance, in California, a DUI prevents you from receiving a 20% safe-driver discount for 10 years from the date of your DUI conviction.

Here's a look at the state laws for how long a DUI stays on your record; it may not affect insurance rates for as long.

State DUI length
Alabama10 years
Alaskalife
Arizonafive years
Arkansasfive years
Californiathree years
Colorado10 years
Connecticut10 years
Delawareat least five years
Florida75 years
Georgia10 years
Hawaii10 years
Idahothree years
Illinoislife
Indianalife
Iowa12 years
Kansaslife
Kentuckyfive years
Louisianaat least 10 years
Mainelife
Marylandlife, unless it is expunged
Massachusettslife
Michiganseven years
Minnesota10 years
Mississippifive years
Missouriat least five years
Montanalife
Nebraskafive years
Nevadaten years
New Hampshireten years
New Jerseyat least five years
New Mexico55 years
New York15 years
North Carolinaseven years
North Dakotaseven years
Ohiolife
Oklahoma10 years
Oregonlife
Pennsylvanialife, unless it is expunged
Rhode Islandfive years
South Carolina10 years
South Dakota10 years
Tennesseelife
Texaslife
Utah10 years
Vermontlife
Virginia11 years
Washingtonlife
West Virginia10 years
Wisconsinlife
Wyomingat least five years and up to 10 years
Washington D.C.10 years
Data updated in 2024
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What is DUI insurance?

There is no specific type of insurance called DUI insurance. The term generally refers to auto insurance after a DUI, which can be expensive and may be difficult to find in some cases.

Your car insurance rates will increase significantly after you have been convicted of a DUI. You’ll probably also have to file an SR-22, which is a form that proves you have the legally required car insurance. If this is not your first DUI, or you have other problems with your driving record, you may need to look at high-risk car insurance companies.

However, nothing else about your coverage will change unless you choose to make changes to reduce your rates.

How to get cheap auto insurance after a DUI

High-risk drivers pay more for car insurance. You can look for cheaper DUI insurance rates with these tips:

  • Compare car insurance rates from multiple carriers.
  • Increase your deductible to lower your premiums.
  • Ask about discounts you can still qualify for with a DUI, like bundling your home and auto policy.
  • Avoid other traffic violations.

Methodology

Car insurance rates were fielded for Insurance.com by Quadrant Information Services in 2023 for a full coverage policy with coverage of 100/300/100 for liability and deductibles of $500. Rates are based on a 40-year-old driver with a 2023 Honda Accord and good credit. Rates included are for a clean record, one DUI and two DUI convictions.

Frequently asked questions: DUI and car insurance

How do insurance companies find out about a DUI?

Car insurance companies run your driving record on renewal and will find any new convictions at that time.

Do you lose your driver’s license immediately with a DUI?

In most cases, yes. If you get a DUI or DWI in most states, your license will be suspended for a specific period. The length of the suspension can vary depending on your location and whether you have had a DUI in the past. You can find specific information about DUIs and suspended licenses on your state's DMV website.

Can you drive with a DUI before your court date?

Maybe. In many states, your license is suspended immediately, even before you are officially convicted. However, you may be able to apply for a hardship license while you await your court date.