Drunk driving convictions in the state of Texas are called driving while intoxicated.
If you are caught driving in Texas With a (BAC) blood alcohol level of .08 or greater you are legally intoxicated.
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas you will face stiff fines, driver license suspension and surcharges.
First conviction – $1,000 annual surcharge
Second or subsequent conviction – $1,500 annual surcharge
DWI with (BAC) Blood Alcohol Content .16 or greater – $2,000 annual surcharge
In addition to the above fines, you will have to file an sr22 on your car insurance and
because of a DWI conviction your car insurance premiums will go up.
Just because you have a DWI and need sr22 insurance to drive, doesn’t mean you have to pay for high car insurance. Let us help and find you a cheap car insurance rate.
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