Saturday, January 3, 2009

Laws about auto insurance

By Mark Alison

When deciding about insurance, some questions come to mind. How much coverage do I need? What's the minimum requirement amount? Do I need liability? What about other states? These are all common questions that can be answered in a simple fashion.

The best source for your insurance laws is your insurance company. They will be able to answer the questions you want to ask them and be sure that you are covered in every instance. After all, it's their job to know. Have your questions ready when you call them to save time and make sure that you don't forget anything.

Basic rule is that each state has a minimum requirement for the auto insurance coverage you need to have for certain situations. The three types of coverage is injury to another, injury to all people, and damage to property.

The general rule is that you need proper coverage for the states you drive through as well. If the state you're traveling through needs more coverage than you have, it's your responsibility to extend the coverage for the states you travel through.

There are options if you don't have money to pay for insurance. Some states have vehicles you don't need insurance for. In Washington and Oregon, motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds do not need insurance to drive them.

All states require you to carry auto insurance proof on you at all times. When pulled over if you don't provide proof, you will get a ticket and have to contest it in court. Simply bring the proof to the judge and you should get acquitted. If not, it's a hefty fine.

Getting cheap auto insurance is a whole lot easier when you have a clean record. Knowing some basics about the laws can help keep your record clean. - 15224

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