Reader’s Question:
Do I have to get a comprehensive coverage for my auto insurance here in Washington? Could you explain to me what that actually means and what does it cover?
Darian
Kennewick, WA
A lot of people are having difficulty to differentiate collision and comprehensive auto insurance. Comprehensive auto insurance coverage would pay for the damage to your [...]
Reader’s Question:
I just recently purchased a vintage car that I need to insure here in Seattle, Washington. Will my car have special requirements if I get an insurance for it?
Fletcher
Seattle, WA
A lot of people who buy vintage or classic cars usually don’t use those cars as their regular car. A lot of vintage cars are [...]
Reader’s Question:
A friend of mine was charged with DUI here in Washington while driving my vehicle. How will his drunk driving case affect my auto insurance rates?
Kailyn
Graham-Thrift, WA
If a friend of yours was charged with DUI in Graham-Thrift, Washington while driving your vehicle, then it would likely not have an effect on your auto insurance [...]
Reader’s Question:
My brother was charged just recently for DUI here in Washington. At this early stage of his DUI, what are the things that he should know about?
Camila
Federal Way, WA
Your brother should know a lot of things about his DUI case in Federal Way, Washington especially now that the DUI laws are getting tougher. First [...]
Reader’s Question:
I think I already have a drinking problem and what’s worse is that it could turn out to be a drinking and driving problem. How do you think I can avoid a DUI with the current situation that I have?
Fred
Shoreline, WA
A DUI is a very serious charge because it can mean hefty fine and [...]
Reader’s Question:
My cousin was arrested for a DUI in Ohio a few days ago but we live in Washington. How will this affect his drivers license in WA?
Daniel
Vancouver, WA
Both Washington State and Ohio are members of the Drivers License Compact (DLC) so if you are convicted of the driving under the influence you received in [...]
Reader’s Question:
In 2005, I was pulled over and charged with DUI in Washington where I live and I plead guilty of negligent driving second degree. I was wondering when will this be removed from my driving record, when the plea was entered or at the time of the incident?
Alicia
Kent, WA
The Washington State Department of Licensing [...]
Reader’s Question:
How many years do I have to carry SR22 non owners insurance in Washington State for a first time DUI violation?
Harry
Renton, WA
In Washington State the usual time that a motorist is required to carry an SR-22 non owners policy is for three years. The reason why you are required to obtain the SR-22 [...]
Reader’s Question:
Is it gonna be automatic that I would have a rate increase on my car insurance if I’d be in an accident caused by DUI or drunk driving here in Vancouver, Washington?
Herbert
Vancouver, WA
No, it’s not gonna be automatic that you would have a rate increase on your car insurance in case you cause an [...]
Reader’s Question:
Will my current auto insurance company find out I have had a DUI conviction here in Tacoma, Washington?
Margarita
Tacoma, WA
Auto insurance companies can sometimes miss DUI convictions so it’s possible that your current insurance company will not find out you have had a DUI conviction in Tacoma, Washington if they don’t check your motor vehicle [...]