How Do I Get Liability Insurance Without Having a Car?
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States require drivers to prove they can meet financial responsibility.Accidente image by quicolopez from Fotolia.com
Determine if your need SR-22 insurance. Owner (or SR-22) insurance will satisfy the minimum for liability coverage and prove that you meet state financial responsibility requirements. Once you obtain SR-22 coverage, the insurance company will provide official notification to the state that you comply with requirements.
Remember that driving is a privilege. It is not a right. Every driver has a responsibility to demonstrate the financial capability to cover personal injury and property damage expenses for an accident they cause. - 2
Non-Owner insurance covers liabilities for personal and property damages.traffic accident 3 image by Jim Parkin from Fotolia.com
Fulfill mandatory liability coverage if you are required by the court or department of motor vehicle. This is often required if your driving record includes multiple traffic violations, accidents, or you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DUI). Non-Owner SR-22 insurance may be required to maintain or reinstate your driver's license--even if you do not own a car. - 3
Many states require SR22 coverage for multiple accidents and DUI offences.wine bottle sparkler image by Pavel Losevsky from Fotolia.com
Protect yourself from potential lawsuits from an accident that you caused when you are driving someone else's car. The car owner's insurance coverage will be used first to satisfy personal injury and property damages. If expenses exceed or "max out" their coverage, your non-owner SR22 insurance will step in. Without Non-Owner liability insurance, the car owner could be sued and held liable to pay expenses for injury and property damages. - 4). Use non-owner SR22 insurance to save money if you are frequent car renter. You can use your own liability insurance instead of paying from insurance (often at high rates) from the rental car company.
- 5). Explore your options. If you only rent a car occasionally, continuing to get insurance from the rental company may be your most cost-effective option.
If you use someone else's car frequently, discuss paying for uninsured motorist coverage on their existing policy.
If maintaining or reinstating your driver's license is not important, consider other forms of transportation, such as carpooling, taxis, or public transportation. - 6). Get a copy of your driver's record. Check for accuracy. Know what insurance companies will know about your driving history.
- 7). Go online to get an idea of rates. Use this link to get sample quotes.
- 8). Speak with insurance agents and discuss your needs for Non-Owner SR-22 coverage. Get rates from one to three agents. A Non-Owner SR22 policy will now protect you, the car owner and those you share the road with.
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