Penalties for lack of proof of car insurance

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it is mandatory in almost all places that for one to drive legally don public roads. one should be able to show financial abilities.

This simply means that one should have the ability to pay if one gets to damage property or cause injuries in a car accident.

So the way to show this financial responsibility will be by buying a liability car insurance to enable you have proof of insurance. because without having this document and to show you would have to bear the penalties that comes with it.

So being unable to show proof of insurance comes with various penalty which depends mostly on the areas one stays
the penalties include;

payment of fines
You can provide your proof of insurance for your car you would be made to pay a fine and the amount varies for states.

Serve jail time
This is another penalty which you can faced if you don't show your proof of insurance. You can be sued and jailed.

Rvoke or suspend of license and registrations
You might have registered your vehicle but without having your proof of car insurance in place then your driver's license and registration can be revoke and this will means more problem for you
Higher premium to be paid

Not having a proof of car insurance can bring about higher rates for auto insurance.
 
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