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Arizona SR-22 & High-Risk Auto Insurance

Arizona requires 25/50/15 liability coverage and is an at-fault state.

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Arizona at a Glance

25/50/15

Minimum liability limits, in thousands of dollars (per person / per accident / property)

At-fault

The at-fault driver's insurance pays for the damage they cause

Optional

PIP and uninsured motorist coverage are not required by law

Yes

A defensive driving course can reduce points on your record

Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026

Minimum Coverage Requirements in Arizona

Drivers with DUI convictions, license suspensions for driving uninsured, repeated violations, or at-fault accidents while uninsured typically must file SR-22 proof of insurance with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division for 3 years. High-risk drivers often need coverage above state minimums to qualify with non-standard carriers willing to file SR-22.

Liability Insurance

Arizona's 25/50/15 minimum is mandatory for all drivers and serves as the baseline for SR-22 filing. Many high-risk carriers require higher limits—commonly 50/100/25 or 100/300/50—to accept drivers with DUI or suspension history. Arizona prohibits driving without active liability coverage, and violations trigger both fines and potential SR-22 requirements.

SR-22 Insurance

SR-22 is not a separate policy but a certificate filed by your insurer proving continuous coverage to the Arizona MVD. Arizona requires uninterrupted SR-22 filing for the full 3-year period; any lapse restarts the clock and may trigger license re-suspension.

Full Coverage

Full coverage combines liability, comprehensive, and collision protection, typically required by lenders if you finance a vehicle while under SR-22 filing.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Arizona law requires insurers to offer UM at limits matching your liability coverage unless you reject it in writing.

Non-Standard Auto Insurance

Non-standard carriers specialize in high-risk profiles including DUI, multiple violations, lapses, and SR-22 filings.

What Drivers Pay in Arizona

$286–$306/mo

Typical monthly rate in Arizona, drivers after a speeding ticket

Rate data: ValuePenguin and CarInsurance.com, 2026

What Affects Your Rate

  • Time since violation: rates begin decreasing after 3 years for most violations, with significant drops at the 5-year mark when incidents fall off most carrier underwriting reviews
  • Credit-based insurance score: Arizona allows insurers to use credit in underwriting; poor credit combined with violations can double premiums compared to good credit with the same driving record
  • Vehicle type and age: high-risk drivers financing newer vehicles pay significantly more for required full coverage; older paid-off vehicles allow minimum liability only
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