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Vermont SR-22 & High-Risk Auto Insurance

Vermont requires SR-22 filing for DUI convictions, license suspensions, and uninsured violations. Filing typically lasts 3 years and costs $15–$35, but high-risk premiums range from $175–$350/mo depending on violation type and driving history.

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Updated April 2026

Minimum Coverage Requirements in Vermont

Vermont requires liability minimums of 25/50/10: $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $10,000 property damage. SR-22 filing is typically required after DUI convictions, license suspensions for points or violations, and uninsured accidents. Drivers with points from speeding tickets or at-fault accidents usually do not need SR-22 but will see rate increases that can last 3–5 years. Vermont uses a point system where accumulating 10 or more points in 24 months triggers license suspension.

How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in Vermont?

Vermont high-risk auto insurance premiums are driven by violation type, points on your license, and claims history. Drivers with a single speeding ticket typically see rate increases of 15–30%, while DUI convictions can triple premiums. Rates stay elevated for 3–5 years after a violation, though non-standard carriers and rate recovery programs can lower costs over time as points fall off your record.

Minimum Liability
Vermont's required 25/50/10 liability limits with no collision or comprehensive. Cheapest option for high-risk drivers who own an older vehicle outright, but provides no coverage for your own car and leaves you exposed to lawsuits if you cause a serious accident.
Standard High-Risk
Liability coverage at 50/100/50 limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Common choice for drivers with one or two violations who need better protection than minimums but don't require collision coverage.
Full Coverage High-Risk
Liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage for financed or high-value vehicles. Required by lenders, and necessary for drivers who can't afford to replace their car out of pocket after an at-fault accident or theft.

What Affects Your Rate

  • Type of violation: DUI increases rates 150–250%, reckless driving 80–150%, speeding tickets 15–30%
  • Number of points on license: Vermont's point system assigns 2–8 points per violation; 10+ points triggers suspension
  • At-fault accidents in the past 3 years: first accident raises rates 40–60%, second accident can double premiums again
  • SR-22 filing requirement: adds $15–$35 filing cost plus 20–40% premium increase due to high-risk classification
  • Age and location: drivers under 25 with violations pay 50–100% more; Burlington and South Burlington have higher collision rates than rural areas
  • Credit history: Vermont allows credit-based insurance scoring, which can add 20–50% to premiums for drivers with poor credit and violations

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Sources

  • Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles - SR-22 and Financial Responsibility Requirements
  • Vermont Statutes Title 23, Chapter 9 - Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility
  • Vermont Department of Financial Regulation - Auto Insurance Consumer Guide

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