Higher auto insurance rates

If you get caught drinking and driving, you will likely have legal, financial, personal and even career ramifications, including higher auto insurance rates. Consequences of drinking and driving include the following, according to State Farm:

Most states suspend your license for varying lengths of time — sometimes up to a year. Multiple convictions typically equal a revocation of a license.
Some states require mandatory jail time — even for a first offense — as well as fees and fines.
You may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your car; if it detects alcohol, it will prevent you from operating the vehicle.
A single drunk driving conviction may lead to job loss or restrictions (i.e., operating company vehicles).
Higher insurance rates almost always accompany drunk driving convictions.
If you were involved in an accident as a result of drunk driving, your insurance may deny payment for injury treatment.

For more coverage like this, explore our "Impaired driving auto insurance & public safety" Instant Insights page.

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