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What Is SR22 Insurance and Why Does California Require It?
One of the most common things we hear at Clear2Drive is: “I just found out I need SR22 insurance. What even is it?” Most drivers have never heard the term SR22 until
How To Contact the DMV Mandatory Actions Unit and Actually Get Help
Most people do not search for the California DMV Mandatory Actions Unit because they are curious. lol They usually only search for it because something went wrong. Usually it starts when a
What Is the California DMV Mandatory Actions Unit? A Real Explanation From the Field
After more than twenty six years working in the DUI and ignition interlock industry, I can tell you that most drivers have never even heard of the California DMV Mandatory Actions Unit
California DUI Insider – Recovery: Life After a DUI, What Actually Changes and What Doesn’t
There is a moment after you complete your DUI requirements where everything feels different, but also strangely the same. You are no longer dealing with appointments, devices, or constant reminders of the
California DUI Insider – Recovery: How to Make Sure This Never Happens Again
If you have made it this far, you have already done something most people struggle to do. You followed through, stayed compliant, and completed a process that is not easy. Now comes
California DUI Insider – Recovery: Getting Back to Normal After a DUI
There comes a point in this process where things start to feel normal again. You have your routine down, you understand your requirements, and you are no longer second guessing every step.
California DUI Insider – Recovery: Staying Compliant and Completing Your Program
Most people think the hardest part of a DUI is the court process. In my experience, that is not always true. What catches people off guard is everything that comes after. The
What to Do If Your Ignition Interlock Company Stops Responding or Goes Out of Business
Introduction After more than two decades in the ignition interlock industry, I can tell you this is not a hypothetical situation. I have seen it happen more than once. There have been
California DUI Insider – The Recovery – Driving School Requirements for DUI in California
Most drivers are eager to move past the court process after a DUI. Fines are paid, paperwork is filed, and many people assume the hardest part is behind them. For many California
California DUI Insider – The Costs – The Long Term Financial Impact of a DUI
Most people focus on the immediate costs of a DUI. Court fines, classes, and ignition interlock requirements tend to get the most attention because they happen right away. What many drivers do
California DUI Insider – The Costs – License Reinstatement Fees and DMV Costs After a DUI
Many drivers believe that once they finish court requirements their license will automatically be restored. Unfortunately, that is not usually how the process works in California. Even after completing court fines, DUI
California DUI Insider, The Costs, Attorney Fees and Legal Costs in a California DUI
When someone is arrested for a DUI, one of the first questions that comes up is whether to hire an attorney. Some people contact a lawyer immediately. Others wait until they understand
California DUI Insider – The Costs – Insurance Increases and SR-22 Costs After a DUI
For many drivers, the financial shock of a DUI does not really hit until the insurance renewal notice arrives. Court fines, classes, and DMV fees are expected. Insurance increases are not. I
California DUI Insider, The Costs, Ignition Interlock Installation Costs in California
After many years working with drivers across California, I have learned that one of the first questions people ask when they hear they need an ignition interlock device is how much it
California DUI Insider, The Costs, The Hidden Costs of a DUI
By: Dan Rhodes After many years working with people who are going through the DUI process, I have learned that the financial impact is almost never what they expected. Most people understand
California DUI Insider – The Costs – How Much Does a DUI Cost in California
By: Dan Rhodes After many years working with drivers in the DUI and ignition interlock world, one of the most common questions I hear is how much a DUI really costs. Most
California DUI Insider, The Penalties, IID Restricted License in California
After working with drivers for many years, I have learned that the IID restricted license is one of the most confusing parts of the DUI process. Most people are relieved to hear
California DUI Insider: The Penalties – Ignition Interlock Devices in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen how confusing interlock requirements can be for drivers after a DUI. Even though the interlock device is one of
California DUI Insider: The Penalties – Driving Without an Interlock in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen how serious the consequences can be when someone drives without an interlock device after a DUI. Many people do
California DUI Insider: The Penalties – DUI Penalties in California
In my decades of work in the ignition interlock industry, I have seen thousands of people struggle with the penalties that come after a DUI. Out of every part of the DUI