Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a serious, illegal offence. If you’ve been convicted of drink-driving and you’ve come to the end of your driving ban, you may be thinking about getting back on the road, but there are a few things to consider before you start looking for car insurance:
- Some insurers may refuse to insure convicted drink-drivers
- Those insurance companies who do give you a quote may offer prices considerably more expensive than before as you’re now considered a higher risk
- Drink driving offences must stay on your driving record for 11 years from the date of the conviction
Your conviction isn’t the only factor insurers will consider when calculating your quote. Your age, location, type of car and driving history are all considered.
Some car insurance companies may not cover convicted drink-drivers, but we'll help you quickly find insurers who may cover you. As long as your details are correct and you fully disclose any points and convictions, the quotes you see are from those insurers able to offer you cover.
We have a guide on what you need to know about drink driving if you need more information before getting a quote.