Automobile Insurance Lapse Indiana
Reader’s Question:
Is my car covered if my auto insurance lapses in South Bend, Indiana? How long is it covered for?
Larry
South Bend, IN
With car insurance, there is no grace period. Normally if you do not pay then your car insurance policy will cancel at 12:01 AM of the day listed on your payment notice or expiration date from your automobile insurance carrier. If you do not pay and your car insurance lapses you do not have any insurance coverage. There is no grace period for you to be covered for you to obtain a new car insurance policy or reinstate your insurance policy.
If you let your auto insurance lapse and your insurance company reports this to your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, which is required in many states, then you can face fines and penalties for disregarding car insurance laws. In most states you need to turn in your license plates and registration if you cancel or have a lapse in car insurance. If you do not do so then your driver’s license and registration can be suspended for a period of time. Some states just require you to pay a fee and show proof of car insurance after a lapse.
Do not let your car insurance lapse in South Bend, Indiana as much as possible. If it does and you are caught driving without car insurance or even worse at-fault in an accident you will face penalties for driving uninsured and be held personally liable for the damages you have caused since you did not have any auto insurance in effect.
Car Insurance With DUI Indiana
Reader’s Question:
I live in Indianapolis, Indiana and I just want to know how long does a DUI stay on your driving record in my state?
Arnold
Indianapolis, IN
The official driving record in Indiana includes information on:
* Issued tickets both in Indiana and other states that are part of their reporting network.
* Accidents and/or ticket for which the motorist failed to provide proof of financial responsibility.
* Major offenses like as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or being a habitual traffic violator (HTV).
It looks like that according to Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles that while points for traffic infractions will only stay active on your motor vehicle record (MVR) for two years, that traffic offenses and serious vehicular offenses, such as a DUI, continually stay on your record. You can check with the IN Bureau of Motor Vehicles to verify this information.
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