Today, there are more cars then ever on the roads in the United States. This subsequently causes more accidents on the road. According to the Traffic Safety Facts of 2009, there 5,505,000 police-reported motor vehicle crashes in traffic. On average 93 people die each day due to motor vehicle crashes which is about one person every 16 minutes.
In every state, there are different laws and liabilities for not having insurance for the car. But one thing’s for sure about not having insurance: the owner will have to face some steep and pricey repercussions. The following are some of the penalties associated with driving without insurance coverage in Arizona:
- The driver’s license could be suspended.
- The vehicle registration will also be suspended.
- The owner will get a traffic ticket for a no insurance violation. And if there’s another reason why the car has been pulled over, then this will be in addition to that.
- Meeting SR-22 requirements.
- Of course, the owner will have to pay all the fines: for reinstatement of his license and the vehicle’s registration, the requirements, and the fines from the traffic ticket as well.
Having insurance for the car means that the owner has proof of meeting Arizona’s financial responsibility; so before driving any vehicle, have it insured. For other penalties, please check the DMV. You may also consult with a knowledgeable Phoenix auto insurance coverage lawyer for any questions you may have.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with an uninsured vehicle, you may call us at (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation. We may be able to help. You can also follow us on our Arizona Law Team Twitter account for news, useful information and other topics of interest.
