tire squeal = DUI?

Sorry to hear that....However, depending on where you live, this may be different, but generally speaking, there is no such thing as a 'squealing tires' ticket. A ticket issued for this is usually either reckless driving or negligent driving, both of which can have a huge impact on insurance premiums as it is in the same class of laws as DUI and DWI in most jurisdictions. Combine that with the age and gender of the driver, and the high rates will likely stick around for at least the next 3-5 years.