What is an SR22 in Illinois?
Reader’s Question:
I don’t know what SR22 insurance here in Illinois mean so I would really appreciate if you enlighten me on that part. I heard as well that it’s an expensive car insurance policy, could you explain why?
Lorraine
Naperville, IL
SR22 Illinois may be an alien term to you, but if you have a tendency of violating traffic rules then chances are you will have to know what this is. SR22 car insurance is a certificate issued by a car insurance agency to high risk drivers who have been charged with traffic misdemeanor. The cases may range from DUI to driving without the necessary car insurance coverage to reckless driving. It is true that SR22 insurance is an expensive car insurance policy as compared to other types of car insurance policy so be careful every time you drive.
To get SR22 Illinois, you need to contact a specialized SR22 car insurance company. This type of car insurer is usually more reliable in giving less expensive SR22 car insurance policies. You should also remember that not all car insurers give SR22 insurance, so it would be best to go directly to an SR22 insurance company. Another important reminder is that you won’t have to settle with the first SR22 insurance quote that you get. You need to compare several SR22 car insurance quotes that you obtain from multiple SR22 car insurance companies. Doing this means that you did all that you can to find the best SR22 car insurance coverage that is right for your budget.
What is the Mandatory Liability Auto Insurance in Minnesota?
Reader’s Question:
In Minnesota, what is the maximum auto liability insurance?
Ed
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Typically, a state demands that a person carry certain minimum liability insurance. In Minnesota, each registered vehicle is required to maintain minimum auto insurance for each of the following coverage:
Liability insurance should cover $30,000 for injuring one person, $60,000 for injuring two or more persons, and $10,000 for injuring the driver of the other vehicle or for property damage.
Personal Injury Protection should cover $40,000 per person (50% for medical expenses, 50% for expenses that are not medical in nature such as payment for replacement services and lost wages).
Uninsured motorist coverage must be $25,000 for one person and $50,000 for two or more persons.
Underinsured motorist coverage must be $25,000 for one person and $50,000 for two or more persons.
The state’s Department of Commerce states that if the vehicle is not yet fully paid, the lien holder must require you to have a comprehensive and collision coverage. If you don’t carry this coverage, the lien holder may pursue a “forced insurance” wherein he will carry the coverage and just charge you for it. This may be too expensive for you as it may carry the comprehensive and collision coverage that is above the state’s minimum requirement.
Therefore, there really is no maximum amount for liability insurance. It is only up to you and the lien holder to determine what other coverage you need to keep on top of what the state is requiring.
