Yes! A driver convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) must file an SR22 as part of the process to regain driving privileges. The driver can purchase an auto insurance policy at the end of any mandatory suspension period and have the agent print off an SR22 certificate. The DMV of Oregon will usually require that the certificate be turned in at the time the driver wishes to pay the fee to reinstate his license. A valid SR22 certific
ate must usually be kept active and on file with the DMV for a period of at least three years.
If the driver fails to maintain an active insurance policy with a corresponding SR22 certificate on file with the State of Oregon during the three year requirement, the DMV may re-suspend the driver's privileges. If the driver is caught driving after his privileges of been suspended again and the officer cites him for driving while suspended and no insurance, the three year requirement may start over and the time he has had one on file be lost.
It's the responsibility of every car owner in Oregon to maintain insurance and most companies don't charge extra or very little, why not just comply with the law and maintain the SR22? It's just that easy. The cost of the insurance doesn't come close, no matter the age or the driving record, to what it costs for a driving while suspended conviction, fines and additional penalties a driver could get if he doesn't maintain the insurance.