What if I drive without insurance?

Auto Insurance, Auto Accidents

You are breaking the law and are subject to fine and a possible suspension of your driver’s license.

It is even more serious if you are involved in an accident while you are uninsured. Penalties include:

a one-year mandatory license suspension.
Insurance agents are required to report any person without insurance who has been in an automobile accident to the Motor Vehicle Division.
You can be personally liable for any injury or damage caused by your negligence, and lose your license until you pay the court judgment.

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