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SR-22 & Filings 6 min readLast updated: August 16, 2026

FR-44 vs. SR-22 Insurance: Key Differences in Florida and Virginia

Detailed comparison of FR-44 vs SR-22 certificates in Florida and Virginia. Requirements, elevated liability limits (100/300/50), and upfront payment rules.

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States Requiring FR-44
Florida & Virginia Only
Other 48 states use SR-22 or equivalents
FL FR-44 Liability Limits
100/300/50
$100k per person, $300k per accident, $50k property
Payment Terms
100% Upfront Prepaid
Insurers forbidden by law from financing monthly
Key Takeaway Summary:If you are convicted of an alcohol or drug-related driving offense in Florida or Virginia, an SR-22 is insufficient. Both states mandate an FR-44, which enforces substantially higher liability minimums and prohibits monthly installment financing.

The Critical Differences Between SR-22 and FR-44

While both SR-22 and FR-44 certificates function as state-mandated proofs of financial responsibility, the FR-44 was specifically created by legislatures in Florida and Virginia to impose far stricter economic accountability on impaired drivers.

Under Florida state law (F.S. 324.023), any driver convicted of DUI on or after October 1, 2007, must carry minimum bodily injury liability limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident, and $50,000 property damage (100/300/50). In Virginia, statutory limits for an FR-44 are double standard minimums at $60,000 per person, $120,000 per accident, and $40,000 property damage (60/120/40).

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Florida statute strictly mandates that the full 6-month premium for an FR-44 policy must be paid in full upfront. No monthly financing or payment installment plans are permitted by law.
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Actuarial & Non-Standard Casualty Insurance Specialists

The PolicyVaulted Research Team audits rate filings across 50 state insurance departments and specializes in non-standard driver risk classifications, statutory lookback mandates, and DMV clearance protocols.

CPCU Quality Assurance: Reviewed by Elena Rostova, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). All statutory rate filing data is cross-referenced with official state Department of Insurance public databases.

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