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The staggering cost California drivers pay for getting a DUI
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A new LendingTree study reveals that California drivers face the second-highest increase in car insurance premiums after a DUI conviction, with rates soaring 136%, the largest dollar increase in the nation at an average of $3,535 annually.
- Nationwide, DUI convictions cause an average insurance premium hike of 74.5%, raising yearly costs from about $2,130 to nearly $4,000, with monthly increases averaging $135 over three years.
- North Carolina experiences the steepest percentage increase at 284.1%, but California leads in the absolute dollar amount added to premiums post-DUI.
- Younger drivers (around 20 years old) and seniors (over 60) face the most significant financial impacts, with seniors seeing an average premium increase of 101.1% after a DUI.
- Experts advise those convicted of DUI to consider diversion programs, shop around for insurance, and explore public transportation to mitigate long-term financial burdens.
