Automobile Insurance Coverage Washington
Reader’s Question:
I just have one simple question. I’m from East Seattle Washington WA, why should I bother with auto insurance?
Jeremy
East Seattle WA
Good question, Jeremy, and actually one that we all have to be educated in. There are three general reasons why you should bother with auto insurance. First, it is required by the Department of Motor Vehicles when you register your car. You will be required a minimum liability coverage while other auto insurance coverage are optional. Of course, you can always upgrade your auto insurance when you are more financially capable. To get an idea of how much liability insurance and other auto insurance costs in East Seattle Washington WA, you can try making use of the space provided on this page. Just enter your zip code, answer a couple of questions and you will get several quotes in minutes.
If you have purchased your car from an auto loan, you will also be required to have auto insurance. the last reason, which can be the most important, is that auto insurance protects you from having to spend tremendous amount of money in cases of auto or vehicular accidents causing bodily harm or damages to the car. And depending on the kind of auto insurance you will get in East Seattle Washington WA, you will even be protected from hail, fire, theft, vandalism and any incidents which you have totally no control over.
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Do I Need to Have Proof Of Auto Insurance in Seattle Washington
Reader’s Question:
What will be the fine for driving with insurance but without your proof of insurance card in your car? I live in Seattle, Washington.
Rose
Seattle, WA
If you fail to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance in Seattle Washington, its is a traffic infraction and is subject to penalties as set by the supreme court under RCW 46.63.110. According to RCW 46.63.110 an individual found to have committed a traffic infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty. No penalty may exceed $250 for each offense but there are other associated fees that may be added to the penalty amount.
So If you drive without proof of insurance in Seattle Washington, it is punishable by a minimum of $250 fine. There are other assessments and fees that can be added to this fine so it typically costs about $450.
So it looks like that with proper documentation that you were insured at the time of your citation for operating a vehicle without insurance then the court should dismiss the ticket and you will only need to pay administrative costs of $25. You may also contact the WA court listed on your ticket to find out what insurance documentation you will need to bring and to make sure that the fee amount has not changed.
Should I Change Washington Car Insurance Companies Every 6 Months?
Reader’s Question:
I have an international license and Im currently here in Washington for 6 months and Im thinking of buying a car here. Is it possible to change insurance companies every month?
Rina
Thank you for asking Rina.
It will be not easy to get around the issue of getting a US license for insurance on a car by changing insurance provider every month or so. It is difficult to get car insurance with a foreign or international license at first. If you start to terminate auto insurance every few weeks it will show up when you are trying to get new insurance. Insurance providers will likely see this as a red flag and not want to insure you.
Usually, the Department of Motor Vehicle keeps tabs of insurance polices, when they terminate or lapse, to make sure a vehicle is not without insurance. Switching insurance companies so often might cause the Department Motor Vehicle to become questionable. If you want to buy a car, look into getting Washington state license.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
I Need Full Coverage Auto Insurance In Washington
Reader’s Question:
Can you please tell me what will be required to get a full coverage of insurance. I live in the state of Washington.
Regine
Thank you for asking Regine.
A full coverage requirement is usually set by your finance company and not by a state. According to the Washington Insurance Commissioner collision and comprehensive may be required by your lender until you have the car completely paid off.
In Washington state, you are required to have car insurance when you drive. If you operate a car that is registered in Washington, you need to have car insurance policy with limits of at least:
* $25,000 of bodily injury or death of one person in any one accident
* $50,000 of bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one accident
* $10,000 of injury to or destruction of property of others in any accident (property damage)
The Washington state laws require bodily injury and property damage liability insurance. If your car is registered in the state, you must place this in your insurance. If you are financing a car, you are likely to be required to get the full coverage. The state would not require this of you but the lien holder or title holder of the car.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
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