03 Oct Driving Without Auto Insurance in California
It’s expected that if you’re going to own and operate a vehicle in California, it’s properly insured. The amount of insurance you have that covers your own car is usually left up to you, but the state requires that you at least carry limited liability insurance so anyone else who is involved in the accident is protected.
The issue of car insurance in California is addressed in Vehicle Code Section 16029.
One of the interesting things about California is that while most drivers have auto insurance, other forms of financial responsibility that are legally acceptable while operating a vehicle in California include:
- A self-insurance certificate that’s issued by the DMV
- A surety bond for $35,000
- Proof of a cash deposit with the DMV of $35,000
If you’re pulled over and can’t present the traffic officer with one of these things, you are driving without insurance.
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