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I was in an accident when I was younger. I was drinking and driving and got a DUI. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but my insurance has been expensive for years. I've been sober ever since, going on two and half years now. How long do I have to wait for this mistake to go away?

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Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on your two and half years of sobriety!
Insurance generally holds onto DUI’s for 3 to 7 years. Each state has different laws regarding these points on your record, as well as laws for
at-fault
violations.
After a
DUI
, insurance rates rise 80% on average. It means car insurance, required legally to drive, is expensive. But, there are ways to find more affordable insurance until your rates decrease.
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