SR-22 Insurance in District of Columbia

Operating or permitting operation of a vehicle without required insurance carries a civil fine of $500 and/or a license suspension of up to 30 days for a first offense; for second and later offenses the fine increases by 50% and/or the license may be suspended up to 60 days. An owner whose registered vehicle is uninsured is fined $150 per vehicle for 1-30 days uninsured, then $7 per day, up to $2,500 per violation (the DMV Director may waive fines on proof the vehicle was not driven). The DMV suspends the registration 30 days after a notice of proposed suspension unless proof of insurance is shown and fines are paid; reinstatement requires proof of insurance, a reinstatement fee and the fine, and the vehicle may be immobilized. Making false statements about insurance, driving on a suspended registration or not returning tags can bring up to 30 days in jail (90 days for repeat offenses).