Utah DUI & Traffic Violation Insurance Guide
Utah requires 30/65/25 liability coverage and is a no-fault state.
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30/65/25
Minimum liability limits, in thousands of dollars (per person / per accident / property)
No-fault
Each driver's own policy pays their injuries first, whoever caused the crash
Required
PIP coverage must be on every policy
65
Age when license renewal rules change, with a vision test at renewal
Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026
Minimum Coverage Requirements in Utah
Most Utah drivers don't realize that a DUI or serious violation doesn't immediately cancel their current policy—it triggers a non-renewal notice at the next policy term, giving you 30-60 days to find replacement coverage. Utah typically requires you to file an SR-22 certificate with the Driver License Division proving you maintain continuous liability coverage for the required period. Not all carriers offer SR-22 filing, which forces many violation drivers into the non-standard insurance market where rates are substantially higher but coverage is available.
SR-22 Certificate Filing
Non-Standard Auto Insurance
High-Risk Auto Insurance
Liability Insurance
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
What Drivers Pay in Utah
$174–$176/mo
Typical monthly rate in Utah, drivers 65 and over
Rate data: MoneyGeek and Insure.com, 2026
What Affects Your Rate
- Violation type and severity—DUI produces higher surcharges than speeding violations
- Age and driving history before the violation—seniors with otherwise clean 40+ year records may qualify for better non-standard rates
- SR-22 filing duration remaining—some carriers reduce rates once you pass the halfway point
- Vehicle type and value—older paid-off vehicles common among senior drivers reduce full coverage premiums
- Availability of non-standard carriers in your Utah city—rural areas may have fewer high-risk carrier options
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Required by state law
Utah Code 31A-19a-211 (55+, appropriate reduction, no fixed %)
Source: state statutes and insurance departments, verified July 2026
Coverage Types
High-Risk Auto Insurance
Coverage designed for drivers with recent violations, DUIs, or suspensions. Includes SR-22 filing capability and may initially offer liability-only options with the ability to add comprehensive coverage after demonstrating 6-12 months of continuous coverage.
Non-Standard Auto Insurance
Insurance from carriers specializing in high-risk profiles that standard carriers decline. Policies function identically to standard coverage but premiums reflect the violation surcharge—typically 60-150% higher than clean-record rates.
SR-22 Insurance
Not a separate insurance type—SR-22 is the certificate filing that proves you carry required coverage. You purchase a policy from a carrier offering SR-22 filing, they submit the electronic certificate to Utah's Driver License Division on your behalf.
Liability Insurance
Covers damages you cause to others—property damage and bodily injury—but not your own vehicle. Minimum liability during the SR-22 period keeps premiums lowest while meeting state requirements.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Protects you when hit by a driver with no insurance or insufficient coverage. Particularly valuable during the high-premium SR-22 period when you can't afford additional out-of-pocket costs from someone else's lack of insurance.
Comprehensive Coverage
Covers non-collision damage to your vehicle—theft, vandalism, hail, animal strikes. For senior drivers with newer vehicles, adding comprehensive after 6-12 months into the SR-22 period balances protection with premium costs as violation surcharges begin to decrease.