Reader’s Question:

I got my first conviction for DUI and need to go to DUI school. If I give this certificate to my insurance company in Kentucky, could it help with my premium or anything? Is it mandatory that I should give my insurance this certificate? Are there any other classes I could take to decrease my insurance rate?

Paul

Louisville, KY

No. Taking alcohol class or driving course due to DUI does not typically help with your insurance premiums. DUI school is just a component of the penalties ordered by the court after conviction of DUI, DDW, or OUI.

Every state varies on their rules and regulations for DUI school. In some states, it is mandated that one completes a DUI course to regain any driving privileges such as full license or conditional/restricted license. In some states, DUI classes are required upon any DUI conviction.

Regarding your certificate, it is best that you contact your insurance company in Kentucky to verify if they need your DUI completion certificate. But because the course was due to DUI, there is a big probability that it would not lower your premium.