South Carolina Zero Tolerance

[Carolinian]

So as a minor I got in a wreck and got charged for DUI, was NOT CONVICTED though after some time later, BUT under Zero tolerance I had my liscence supsended that day for about a month or so I believe. My actual QUESTION is do I need SR22 insurance because I had my license suspended under zero tolerance? Everything I'm coming across on the internet for South Carolina is saying I only need sr22 if convicted. I plan on visiting the DMV in the next day or two but peace of mind is nice.

 

[HighwayMan]

...was NOT CONVICTED though after some time later...

What does this mean exactly, specifically the "though after some time later" part??

 

[Zigner]

Talk to the DMV - that's your best source of information.

 

[xylene]

Your civil suspension may count as a 'conviction' for the punitive requirement.

 

[adjusterjack]

So as a minor I got in a wreck and got charged for DUI, was NOT CONVICTED though after some time later, BUT under Zero tolerance I had my liscence supsended that day for about a month or so I believe. My actual QUESTION is do I need SR22 insurance because I had my license suspended under zero tolerance? Everything I'm coming across on the internet for South Carolina is saying I only need sr22 if convicted. I plan on visiting the DMV in the next day or two but peace of mind is nice.

Do you have a driver license now?
Do you have a car?
Do you have insurance now?
Is somebody asking you for an SR-22?

Details count.

 

[Carolinian]

What does this mean exactly, specifically the "though after some time later" part??

After the legal battle I was not found guilty of DUI and do not have it on my record as a conviction.

 

[Carolinian]

Well someone at the DMV 6 months ago told me "probably" but I think he misunderstood my situation. The reason I don't think I need it is because to get my license back they gave me a requirement sheet and only ADSAP was on it not sr22, and I was able to get my license back before I even got the sr22 which if I'm reading correctly the DMV won't issue you a license unless you have proof of the sr22 if you need it.

 

[Zigner]

Well someone at the DMV 6 months ago told me "probably" but I think he misunderstood my situation. The reason I don't think I need it is because to get my license back they gave me a requirement sheet and only ADSAP was on it not sr22, and I was able to get my license back before I even got the sr22 which if I'm reading correctly the DMV won't issue you a license unless you have proof of the sr22 if you need it.

If you were found not-guilty of the offense, one would think that the administrative suspension would be removed. Again, though, check with the DMV. Take all of your documents with you.

 

[Zigner]

After the legal battle I was not found guilty of DUI and do not have it on my record as a conviction.

Please clarify this. What was the actual result of your trial? If you were given some sort of deferment, then the suspension may still apply.