How long will a drunk driving conviction remain on my record?
A. All alcohol related traffic offenses are crimes, and are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. Thus a drunk driving conviction will remain on your record for life. An important distinction however is regarding the treatment of this type of conviction by your automobile insurance company. Most insurance companies will stop considering drunk driving convictions in accessing auto insurance rates after a period of years. Because theres no hard and fast rule on this, its best to check with your insurance company to learn what their specific policy is in for drunk driving offenses.
