{"id":28,"date":"2026-01-16T05:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/60950.com\/?p=28"},"modified":"2026-01-16T05:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:30:50","slug":"SR-22-insurance-vs-sr-22-key-differences-every-driver-should-understand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/60950.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/SR-22-insurance-vs-sr-22-key-differences-every-driver-should-understand\/","title":{"rendered":"SR-22 Insurance vs SR-22: Key Differences Every Driver Should Understand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_29\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29\" src=\"https:\/\/60950.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e741\u670816\u65e5-13_29_15-300x200.png\" alt=\"Visual comparison illustrating differences between SR-22 insurance and SR-22\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/60950.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e741\u670816\u65e5-13_29_15-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/60950.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e741\u670816\u65e5-13_29_15-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/60950.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e741\u670816\u65e5-13_29_15-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/60950.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e741\u670816\u65e5-13_29_15.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A conceptual comparison between SR-22 insurance and other financial responsibility filings.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"521\">Introduction: Why SR-22 vs SR-22 Confuses So Many Drivers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"785\">Drivers who are required to prove financial responsibility after a serious traffic violation often encounter unfamiliar terms like <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"673\">SR-22 insurance<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"687\">SR-22<\/strong>. Many assume they are types of insurance policies, while others believe they are interchangeable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1122\">In reality, <strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"941\">SR-22 and SR-22 serve similar compliance purposes but function differently depending on state law, filing structure, and enforcement rules<\/strong>. Understanding the difference is critical, as choosing the wrong filing\u2014or misunderstanding your obligation\u2014can result in license suspension, fines, or extended compliance periods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1272\">This article provides a clear, side-by-side explanation of <strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1211\">SR-22 insurance vs SR-22<\/strong>, helping drivers make informed, legally compliant decisions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1312\">What SR-22 Insurance Really Is<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1369\">SR-22 Is a Proof of Financial Responsibility Filing<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1583\">SR-22 is <strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1414\">not an insurance policy itself<\/strong>. It is a <strong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1479\">state-mandated financial responsibility certificate<\/strong> filed by an insurance company to confirm that a driver carries the minimum required liability coverage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1614\">Key characteristics of SR-22:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1816\">\n<li data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1664\">\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1664\">Filed directly with the state by the insurer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1707\">\n<p data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1707\">Confirms continuous liability coverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1761\">\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1761\">Triggers monitoring by the DMV or state authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1816\">\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1816\">Required after specific violations or court orders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1917\">SR-22 insurance is often associated with <strong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1882\">higher-risk drivers<\/strong> and stricter compliance oversight.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1947\">What SR-22 Really Is<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2015\">SR-22 Is Also a Compliance Filing \u2014 But More Common Nationwide<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2200\">Like SR-22, <strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2065\">SR-22 is not an insurance policy<\/strong>. It is a <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2118\">certificate of financial responsibility<\/strong> used by many states to ensure that high-risk drivers maintain insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2224\">Key features of SR-22:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2372\">\n<li data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2265\">\n<p data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2265\">Filed by the insurer with the state<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2309\">\n<p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2309\">Required after serious driving offenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2343\">\n<p data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2343\">Monitored for coverage lapses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2372\">\n<p data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2372\">Used in most U.S. states<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2452\">SR-22 is more widely recognized, but that does not mean it applies everywhere.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2457\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2503\">Core Similarities Between SR-22 and SR-22<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2581\">Despite the confusion, SR-22 and SR-22 share several important similarities:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<li data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2638\">\n<p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2638\">Both are <strong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2622\">state compliance filings<\/strong>, not policies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<p data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2690\">Both require <strong data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2688\">continuous liability insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2730\">\n<p data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2730\">Both apply to <strong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2728\">high-risk drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2766\">\n<p data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2766\">Both trigger <strong data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2764\">DMV monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<p data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2820\">Both impose penalties for lapses or cancellations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2912\">These similarities often lead drivers to assume they are interchangeable\u2014but they are not.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2917\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2972\">The Key Difference: State-Specific Legal Framework<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3001\">SR-22 Is State-Specific<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3142\">SR-22 is used in <strong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3046\">specific jurisdictions<\/strong> where state law mandates a different form of financial responsibility certification than SR-22.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3160\">In these states:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3300\">\n<li data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3191\">\n<p data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3191\">SR-22 may not be accepted<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3234\">\n<p data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3234\">SR-22 is the legally required document<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3263\">\n<p data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3263\">Filing procedures differ<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3300\">\n<p data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3300\">Compliance rules may be stricter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3373\">Drivers cannot substitute SR-22 for SR-22 if state law specifies SR-22.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3378\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3412\">SR-22 Is More Widely Adopted<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3528\">SR-22 is used in most states and is often referenced generically in discussions of high-risk insurance compliance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3633\">However, <strong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3574\">\u201cSR-22\u201d is not a universal term<\/strong>, and some states use alternative forms like SR-22 instead.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3673\">Filing Process: SR-22 vs SR-22<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3699\">SR-22 Filing Process<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3878\">\n<li data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3748\">\n<p data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3748\">Insurer files SR-22 directly with the state<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3794\">\n<p data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3794\">Filing confirms active liability coverage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3832\">\n<p data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3832\">State begins real-time monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3878\">\n<p data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3878\">Any lapse triggers immediate notification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3946\">SR-22 filings often involve <strong data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3945\">stricter administrative oversight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3951\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3977\">SR-22 Filing Process<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4108\">\n<li data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4030\">\n<p data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4030\">Insurer submits SR-22 electronically or by mail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4063\">\n<p data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4063\">State tracks coverage status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4108\">\n<p data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4108\">Cancellation or lapse triggers penalties<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4183\">While similar in concept, <strong data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4182\">the filing systems are not interchangeable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4188\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4225\">Cost Differences: SR-22 vs SR-22<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4255\">Insurance Premium Impact<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4321\">Neither SR-22 nor SR-22 directly sets insurance prices. However:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4495\">\n<li data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4386\">\n<p data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4386\">Drivers requiring either filing are classified as high risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4434\">\n<p data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4434\">Premiums are higher than standard insurance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4495\">\n<p data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4495\">Costs vary by state, violation type, and driving history<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4600\">In many cases, <strong data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4562\">SR-22 insurance can be slightly more expensive<\/strong> due to limited insurer participation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4605\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4641\">Filing and Administrative Fees<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<li data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4700\">\n<p data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4700\">SR-22 filings may involve higher administrative costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4767\">\n<p data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4767\">SR-22 filings are often more standardized and widely supported<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<p data-start=\"4770\" data-end=\"4802\">Fee structures vary by insurer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4880\">Drivers should always confirm whether filing fees are included in the quote.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4885\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"4941\">Duration Requirements: How Long You Must Carry Each<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4961\">SR-22 Duration<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5077\">\n<li data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5005\">\n<p data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"5005\">Determined by state law or court order<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5006\" data-end=\"5040\">\n<p data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5040\">Often ranges from 1 to 3 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5041\" data-end=\"5077\">\n<p data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5077\">Continuous coverage is mandatory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5082\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5102\">SR-22 Duration<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5104\" data-end=\"5189\">\n<li data-start=\"5104\" data-end=\"5130\">\n<p data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5130\">Typically 2 to 3 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5189\">\n<p data-start=\"5133\" data-end=\"5189\">Some states require longer periods for repeat offenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5270\">Ending coverage early\u2014regardless of filing type\u2014can reset the compliance clock.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5272\" data-end=\"5275\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5320\">Penalties for Lapses: Which Is Stricter?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5445\">Both SR-22 and SR-22 impose penalties for coverage lapses, but <strong data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5429\">SR-22 enforcement may be more aggressive<\/strong> in some states.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5475\">Potential penalties include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5600\">\n<li data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5509\">\n<p data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5509\">Immediate license suspension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5545\">\n<p data-start=\"5512\" data-end=\"5545\">Vehicle registration suspension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5577\">\n<p data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5577\">Extended compliance periods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5600\">\n<p data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5600\">Reinstatement fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5602\" data-end=\"5669\">This makes proper management especially critical for SR-22 drivers.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5671\" data-end=\"5674\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5676\" data-end=\"5713\">Non-Owner Policies: SR-22 vs SR-22<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"5715\" data-end=\"5743\">Availability Differences<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5745\" data-end=\"5806\">Non-owner policies are often available for both filings, but:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5909\">\n<li data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5856\">\n<p data-start=\"5810\" data-end=\"5856\">Some states restrict non-owner SR-22 filings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5857\" data-end=\"5909\">\n<p data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"5909\">SR-22 non-owner policies are more widely offered<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5911\" data-end=\"5981\">Drivers without vehicles should confirm eligibility before purchasing.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"5986\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5988\" data-end=\"6030\">Can You Switch Between SR-22 and SR-22?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"6032\" data-end=\"6049\">Generally, No<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6051\" data-end=\"6145\">Drivers cannot choose between SR-22 and SR-22 arbitrarily. The required filing is dictated by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6197\">\n<li data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6160\">\n<p data-start=\"6149\" data-end=\"6160\">State law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6161\" data-end=\"6176\">\n<p data-start=\"6163\" data-end=\"6176\">Court order<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6177\" data-end=\"6197\">\n<p data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6197\">DMV requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6199\" data-end=\"6269\">Attempting to file the wrong certificate can result in non-compliance.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6271\" data-end=\"6274\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6276\" data-end=\"6313\">Common Myths About SR-22 and SR-22<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6356\">Myth 1: They Are Insurance Policies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6357\" data-end=\"6388\">Both are filings, not policies.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6390\" data-end=\"6426\">Myth 2: SR-22 Works Everywhere<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6427\" data-end=\"6461\">Some states require SR-22 instead.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6463\" data-end=\"6506\">Myth 3: Cheap Coverage Is Always Safe<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6507\" data-end=\"6556\">Low-cost policies may lack proper filing support.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6558\" data-end=\"6561\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6563\" data-end=\"6602\">Which Filing Is \u201cWorse\u201d for Drivers?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6604\" data-end=\"6671\">Neither SR-22 nor SR-22 is inherently worse. The impact depends on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6780\">\n<li data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6694\">\n<p data-start=\"6675\" data-end=\"6694\">State enforcement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6695\" data-end=\"6717\">\n<p data-start=\"6697\" data-end=\"6717\">Insurer experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6718\" data-end=\"6741\">\n<p data-start=\"6720\" data-end=\"6741\">Compliance duration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6742\" data-end=\"6780\">\n<p data-start=\"6744\" data-end=\"6780\">Driving behavior during the period<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6782\" data-end=\"6887\">Drivers who maintain continuous coverage and avoid violations often complete either requirement smoothly.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6889\" data-end=\"6892\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6894\" data-end=\"6927\">How to Know Which One You Need<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6929\" data-end=\"6972\">Drivers should verify requirements through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"7047\">\n<li data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"6989\">\n<p data-start=\"6976\" data-end=\"6989\">DMV notices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6990\" data-end=\"7013\">\n<p data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7013\">Court documentation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7014\" data-end=\"7047\">\n<p data-start=\"7016\" data-end=\"7047\">Official state correspondence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7049\" data-end=\"7097\">Insurance agents cannot override state mandates.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7099\" data-end=\"7102\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7104\" data-end=\"7152\">Choosing the Right Insurer for SR-22 or SR-22<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7154\" data-end=\"7217\">Regardless of filing type, drivers should choose insurers that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7219\" data-end=\"7362\">\n<li data-start=\"7219\" data-end=\"7248\">\n<p data-start=\"7221\" data-end=\"7248\">Are licensed in the state<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7249\" data-end=\"7281\">\n<p data-start=\"7251\" data-end=\"7281\">Have direct filing authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7282\" data-end=\"7324\">\n<p data-start=\"7284\" data-end=\"7324\">Offer electronic compliance monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7325\" data-end=\"7362\">\n<p data-start=\"7327\" data-end=\"7362\">Provide clear lapse notifications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7364\" data-end=\"7411\">Experience matters more than brand recognition.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7413\" data-end=\"7416\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7418\" data-end=\"7459\">SEO Comparison Summary: SR-22 vs SR-22<\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"7461\" data-end=\"7784\">\n<thead data-start=\"7461\" data-end=\"7488\">\n<tr data-start=\"7461\" data-end=\"7488\">\n<th data-start=\"7461\" data-end=\"7471\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"7471\" data-end=\"7479\" data-col-size=\"sm\">SR-22<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"7479\" data-end=\"7488\" data-col-size=\"sm\">SR-22<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"7512\" data-end=\"7784\">\n<tr data-start=\"7512\" data-end=\"7605\">\n<td data-start=\"7512\" data-end=\"7526\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Filing Type<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7526\" data-end=\"7565\">Financial Responsibility Certificate<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7565\" data-end=\"7605\">Financial Responsibility Certificate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7606\" data-end=\"7654\">\n<td data-start=\"7606\" data-end=\"7623\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Geographic Use<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7623\" data-end=\"7640\">State-specific<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7640\" data-end=\"7654\">Nationwide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7655\" data-end=\"7697\">\n<td data-start=\"7655\" data-end=\"7678\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Insurer Availability<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" 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