SR22 Car Insurance Coverage

Reader’s Question:

Hi. I just moved here to Alabama a couple weeks ago. Since I plan to buy a new car, can anyone tell me the amount of car insurance that I need to get? Thanks! BTW I need sr22 coverage since I have a DUI on my driving record.

Brendan

Montgomery, AL

Hello there buddy! That’s a good question to ask. If you want to drive around Alabama legally, I suggest you hook up with an insurance agent and get yourself car insurance coverage for the following amounts: 1) bodily injury liability insurance coverage of $20,000 for each person up to a maximum of $40,000 for every accident and, 2) a property damage liability coverage of $10,000.

Alabama uses the tort system for vehicular accidents, which simply means the party found to be at fault in an accident has to file the claim with his car insurance company and will be liable for any costs due to the accident. Of course, these are just the minimum auto insurance required and you are more than welcome to get coverage for more than these amounts.

Personally, I would suggest that you also shell out some bucks for some personal injury protection and uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance, as well. I’m sure that with extra car insurance coverage like this, you get more peace of mind. The extra cash you shell out will pay off in the event that you do get into an accident.

If you haven’t purchased a car yet, I suggest checking out different vehicles safety ratings. Some cars get cheaper auto insurance than others.