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Post-SR22 Auto Insurance in Oregon

Oregon requires 25/50/20 liability coverage and is an at-fault state.

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Oregon at a Glance

25/50/20

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

Required

PIP and Uninsured motorist coverage must be on every policy

$85

State license reinstatement fee

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

Minimum Coverage Requirements in Oregon

The state also mandates personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. Drivers need SR-22 filing after DUI convictions, license suspensions for uninsured driving, or certain repeat violations, typically for 3 years. After your SR-22 requirement ends, you're legally allowed to drop to minimums again — but carriers price post-SR22 drivers as high-risk for several years, making minimum coverage only marginally cheaper than full coverage.

Liability Insurance

Post-SR22 drivers often qualify for better rates at 50/100/50 or 100/300/100 limits because carriers view higher coverage as a risk signal — paradoxically, choosing minimums can flag you as a lapse risk. If you caused an accident during your SR-22 period or have an at-fault claim on record, minimums expose you to personal liability that can follow you for decades.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Post-SR22 drivers cannot waive this coverage even if they have health insurance.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Oregon requires insurers to offer UM/UIM at the same limits as your liability coverage unless you reject it in writing.

Comprehensive Coverage

Comprehensive covers theft, vandalism, weather damage, and animal strikes. Oregon has elevated rates of vehicle theft in Portland and Eugene, and animal collision claims are common in rural corridors along Highway 26 and I-84. Post-SR22 drivers with financed or leased vehicles are required by lenders to carry comp, but those who own their cars outright often drop it immediately after SR-22 ends — a decision that backfires if your vehicle is totaled by a deer strike or stolen, forcing you to finance a replacement at post-SR22 rates.

Collision Coverage

Collision pays to repair your vehicle after an at-fault accident, regardless of who caused it.

What Drivers Pay in Oregon

$208–$376/mo

Typical monthly rate in Oregon, high-risk drivers after a DUI

Rate data: ValuePenguin and Insurify, 2026

What Affects Your Rate

  • Original violation type — DUI carries longer rate impact (4–5 years) than license suspension for unpaid fines (2–3 years)
  • Clean driving during and after SR-22 period — one ticket during recovery can reset your rate trajectory by 12+ months
  • Vehicle type and age — comprehensive and collision premiums on vehicles over 10 years old often exceed the car's actual cash value for post-SR22 drivers
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Shop Again Now That Your Filing Has Ended

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If your license is suspended

Hardship Permit

application fee $75.

A coverage lapse is reported

The state can act when your insurance lapses.

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