New York DMV Car Insurance

 

May 22, 2008 by maricar · Leave a Comment
Filed under: DMV issues 

Reader’s Question:

Are car insurance points reduced over time like DMV points are?

Daniel

Babylon, NY

 

Insurance points, and other factors that are used by insurance providers to decide on your insurance rates, differ by each different insurance provider. They each have their own rules and guidelines regarding how insurance points play into the whole equation.

In most cases the impact of older insurance points lessens over time. If your company adds car insurance points for different traffic infraction and accident claims, as time goes by and you receive no new violations and file no more claims it will appear that you are a safer driver and these car insurance points could be reduced.

States have insurance law and regulations that govern premium surcharges caused by accidents or convictions. For example in New York their law permit surcharges for a certain amount of time only, typically three years. New York state also has a point and insurance reduction program that driver’s can take part in to lower their insurance premiums by 10%.

Auto Insurance DMV

 

May 18, 2008 by maricar · Leave a Comment
Filed under: DMV issues 

Reader’s Question:

Im just curious if the DMV verify insurance coverage for a simple violation like speeding ticket, assuming an apparently valid insurance card was provided to the police officer?

Allan

Chicago, IL

 

The States’ Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) differ in how they will verify auto insurance after a traffic or moving violation. It is essential to be properly insured though so that you are not caught without any car insurance. If you showed the police officer an apparently valid auto insurance card, ultimately the DMV could still find out that you are not insured.

An insurance provider in most state has to informed the DMV if a individual’s car insurance policy is canceled, lapsed , terminated or is not valid. When this happens many states require you to turn in your license plates. In addition, if the insurance is not renewed or started up again your driver’s license will be revoked or suspended.

DMV Car Insurance SR22

 

May 18, 2008 by maricar · Leave a Comment
Filed under: DMV issues, SR22, SR22 auto insurance 

Reader’s Question:

I got DUI conviction by the DMV but the court dismissed the charges of a DUI. How am I going to clean my record? How much is it going to be to get an SR22? I’m in Anaheim, California.

Anne

Anaheim, CA

 

To be able to remove a moving or traffic violation from your driving record, you will need to contact CA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) should be able to advise you if you are required to carry an SR22. The CA DMV will be able to inform you as well on how to go about cleaning your driving record. If you will still require an SR22 in California, you should be able to buy an SR22 from an insurance company licensed to do business in California. You may ask any car insurance representative on the cost of getting an SR22 car insurance policy.