Pennsylvania Car Insurance Requirements
In Pennsylvania, all cars, vans, motorcycles, RVs, trucks and buses must have a minimum amount of auto liability insurance. You must have at least: $15,000 for injury or death of one person in an accident. $30,000 for injury or death of more than one person in an accident $5,000 for damage to property of another person.
You'll find than many car loan companies require collision coverage. Generally, Pennsylvania insurance companies apply a $500 deductible to policies unless you request a different amount. A good rule-of-thumb is: the higher your deductible, the lower your Pennsylvania premium. Comprehensive covers for car theft or damage to your car from risks that range from fire, flooding, vandalism or hitting an animal.
If you are caught driving without liability car insurance, you will receive a minimum fine of $300 for driving uninsured; you may receive a three-month suspension of your Pennsylvania car registration, as well as your PA driver's license, and both with have a $50 restoration fee. Kicking you while you're down, while suspended, your car will not be allowed to be driven by anyone. |