Why is the DMV discriminating against individuals with DUI offenses?
A. The department is not discriminating against individuals with DUI offenses. It is implementing legislation that is intended to discourage DUIs by increasing the time-period that an offense remains on an individual’s driving record. Q9. Will an exception to the new law be made if an individual has no tickets or violations after the DUI offense? A. No, the 10-year reporting period applies to all non-commercial drivers, even those who maintain a clean driving record thereafter. Q10. What will happen if my insurance company previously gave me a good driver discount and now finds out I had a DUI more than 7 years ago. A. It will be up to your insurance company to correctly apply the provisions of the Insurance Code and make decisions regarding your policy based on specific entries on your driving record. They may modify your existing policy, offer you a new policy that does not include a good driver discount, or cancel your policy completely. Check with your insurance company representat
