Reader’s Question:

Do I need a car insurance first before I can get a license? I live in Glendale, Arizona.

Miranda

Glendale, AZ

According to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, to apply for a driver’s license if you are currently licensed in another state, you should bring in your out-of-state driver license and one other form of identification, take the vision test, and pay the appropriate fee. There is no written test required.

The Arizona MVD does not say that proof of auto insurance is required to get a driver’s license. Normally, if you are taking a road test as part of your licensing process though you will need to show proof of insurance for the car before the driving on the roadways with the tester.

I is required in Arizona that every motor vehicle operated on roadways be covered by one of the statutory forms of financial responsibility, more commonly called liability insurance, through a insurer that is authorized to do business in Arizona.

Reader’s Question:

I registered my car in Arizona but they told me that I had to have an sr22 because of my lapse in car insurance. I thought sr22 in only used for dui or traffic violations. Do I really need an sr22 for insurance lapse?

Andrea

Chandler, AZ

It is possible to require an sr22 for insurance lapse in Arizona. Sometimes, an sr22 is required as a result of a DUI or multiple moving violations. in Arizona, however, the state is notified by your old insurance provider if your insurance policy is no longer active. The state will then send you a notice for you to give them proof of your car insurance policy. If you fail to show this proof your driver’s license and/or your registration will be suspended in Arizona. To reinstate your license, Arizona will require you to carry a sr22 form for three years from your suspension date. To more information about the rules of the Arizona Department of Insurance, you may contact them.