April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Keeping Your Teen Safe While Driving While it can be an exciting time when teens begin driving, it is can also be a dangerous time. According to the NHTSA, vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for drivers 18 years old and younger. Even though parents may worry about their newly mobile teen, only…

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted DUI Rates?

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The outbreak of COVID-19 changed most of our lives instantly. Most of us haven’t been driving as frequently as a result of stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders. Many of us are now going back to work and starting to resume our daily activities, but there are still significantly fewer people on the roads. Let’s examine these…

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What Happens If I Get a DWI/DUI During COVID-19?

Anyone with a conviction of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can tell you that the process is lengthy and complicated. You could face expensive fines, a DUI/DWI school program, and possibly time in jail. The pandemic has added new difficulties to the equation. At Breathe Easy Insurance, we’ve assembled a…

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DMV Reopens Remaining Field Offices to Public

Starting Thursday, 169 locations will serve customers with appointments, offering limited services Customers encouraged to use online and expanded virtual services when possible. Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Thursday, June 11, will reopen its remaining field offices that were temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this phase of reopening, employees…

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How Breathe Easy Insurance Can Help Drivers with Excessive Speeding Tickets

Excessive  Speeding Tickets? Breathe Easy Insurance specializes in SR22 insurance, to cover all of your auto needs. An SR22 is a certificate proving you have the minimum requirement of liability insurance for your state, and it is mandatory to regain driving privileges. For instance, those who need an SR22 include drivers who have an excessive…

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How Does Horsepower Affect Insurance Rates?

There’s no denying that the type of car you drive plays an important role in your insurance premiums. Higher horsepower ratings, in particular, can significantly increase your rates and may even produce higher deductibles, too. Today on the blog, we will be discussing the meaning of horsepower in the eyes of insurance companies.   Sports…

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How Your Gender Affects What You Pay for Car Insurance

There is an urban legend about auto insurance rates in California that has a kernel of truth to it. Would it surprise you to learn that, if you are a male, you are likely paying more for a comparable auto insurance policy when compared to females? If you are a male or the parent of…

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Auto Policy Discounts

Everyone can appreciate a discount on something, whether it is on a grocery bill or a new pair of shoes. As you may already know, there are a number of discounts that you can receive on your auto policy. While every insurance company is a bit different, the following is a list of discounts that…

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California’s Newest Traffic Laws

If you are a California resident, you should be aware of the new traffic laws that will officially go into effect on January 1, 2017. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has recently issued a reminder about some of the major changes in traffic laws that will affect most of the drivers around the state.…

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