SR-22 Insurance in Daly City, CA
After a suspension, DUI, too many points, or an at-fault accident while uninsured, the California DMV may require an SR-22. Auto World files it electronically and writes the policy behind it — usually same day. Serving Daly City drivers.
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Quick answer
In Daly City, 11 people were killed or injured with a drinking driver aged 21 to 34 and 21 hit-and-run fatal or injury collisions were recorded in 2023 (OTS). Daly City drivers are priced on their record, mileage, vehicle and coverage choices, and different carriers price the same driver very differently — which is why we compare, and why the free two-minute quote is the only number that is actually yours.
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The Daly City record behind a filing
An SR-22 follows something that already happened on the road. These are the state’s counts for Daly City.
- Driver 21 to 34 had been drinking
Daly City, 2023: 11 people were killed or injured in collisions where a driver aged 21-34 had been drinking.
40th of 62 in OTS size group B (1 = worst) — better than most.
- Hit and run
Daly City, 2023: 21 fatal or injury collisions were hit-and-run.
32nd of 62 in OTS size group B (1 = worst) — around the middle.
- Speed-related
Daly City, 2023: 29 fatal or injury collisions were speed-related.
54th of 62 in OTS size group B (1 = worst) — among the best fifth.
Sources
- California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), 2023 — 11, 21 and 29
Not insurance rates or quotes.
An SR-22 is not a type of insurance. It is a certificate your carrier files with the California DMV proving you carry at least state-minimum liability, usually required after a suspension, a DUI, too many points or an at-fault accident while uninsured. Auto World writes the policy and sends the filing for Daly City drivers.
Daly City & San Mateo County
The average one-way commute in Daly City runs about 29 minutes, and mileage is one of the few rating factors you can actually change. 10.8% of Daly City commuters spend an hour or more getting to work each way, which is a different risk picture from a short local drive. 14.1% of Daly City workers get to work on public transit, so plenty of people here drive occasionally rather than daily. 12.8% of Daly City workers now work from home — and if your car stopped commuting, your policy should say so, because annual miles are part of the rate. The state's own crash rankings recorded 256 people killed or injured on Daly City roads in a single year, which is the number your liability limits are really there for. 43 pedestrians were killed or injured here in the same year, and pedestrian claims are exactly where a thin liability limit runs out.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates; California Office of Traffic Safety, Crash Rankings
Driving in Daly City
Closest DMV field offices
- Daly City — 1500 Sullivan Avenue, Daly City 94015
Source: California DMV field office list, retrieved September 21, 2026.
City population
104,901
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Insurance in Daly City: What Local Drivers Should Know
Vehicle thefts reported to Daly City police fell from 332 in 2022 to 159 in 2025, according to California DOJ figures. Liability insurance never pays for your own car; comprehensive is the coverage that pays when a car is stolen, after the deductible.
Source: California DOJ OpenJustice — Crimes and Clearances (1985–2025)
Major routes
I-280 · SR-1 · US-101
SR-22 / DMV
We normally file your SR-22 electronically with the California DMV the same business day your policy is bound. The closest DMV field offices to Daly City that accept proof of insurance are the Daly City and San Francisco offices.
Carriers we write for Daly City
National General · Bristol West · Foremost — servicio en español disponible
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DMV checking when an SR-22 is required in Daly City?
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023) — Daly City city, California; California DMV — Insurance Requirements
How much warning do I get before an SR-22 policy cancels in Daly City?
Do I need an SR-22 in Daly City if I barely drive?
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023) — Daly City city, California; California Insurance Code section 1861.02
How common is an SR-22 case in Daly City?
Sources: California Office of Traffic Safety, OTS Crash Rankings — Daly City, 2023 (derived from SWITRS)
How many crashes in Daly City involve an injury?
Sources: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), CHP — California Open Data Portal (2023); California Insurance Code section 1861.025