New York Car Insurance Has Lapsed – What Happens Next?
Reader’s Question:
My dad had a lapse in his insurance while he was out of the country and he was told by the NYS DMV that he had to surrender the plates for the entire time of the lapse, which was about 5 months. He decided to sell the vehicle to me so I can obtain the vehicle registered under my name so we can start using the vehicle again. I have all the necessary paperwork and got new insurance but at the DMV said that due to the lapse, I am still unable to register the vehicle until the end of the 5 months. Is this true?
Zachary
New York, NY
Yes, it is true that the NYS DMV has the authority to deny issuing you registration on the car thus you cannot register and use the car since the current registration has been suspended as a penalty for having a lapse in car insurance coverage.
The NYS DMV will not issue a registration to any individual unless that individual makes a sworn statement on form FS-2. This statement certifies that the reason for the application in not to avoid the results from the current revocation or suspension. The local DMV Office will decide if the application will be accepted or rejected.
Can I Tell if Someone Has Car Insurance By Their VIN Number
Reader’s Question:
How will I be able to find out if a person has car insurance if I have their VIN number and license number? Can I get Information from the DMV?
Bill
Fresno, CA
State laws varies regarding private and public information however if you need to know if an individual has car insurance you first should contact your local DMV to check if you as a private citizen can obtain this information. The Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) should then be able to inform you if you can get this information from them or another state agency.
If you have been hit by a car and you have managed to obtain their VIN number and license plate number, perhaps this information was correct while their name and number was not, then you would also want to contact the law enforcement officer to make a report. It is no individuals legal right to no if another person is insured unless there is cause for the information.
In California you can make a request the insurance information by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Financial Responsibility Unit and submitting a form.
Are Car Insurance Points Reduced Over Time
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%.
Will The DMV Verify Insurance Coverage For Speeding Tickets
Reader’s Question:
I’m 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.
How Can I Clean My Record After a DUI Charge But No Conviction
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.
Does My Auto Insurance Company Tell DMV About Suspended License
Reader’s Question:
Does the DMV inform my auto insurance company if I get charged for driving without license or suspended license?
Rochelle
Thank you for asking Rochelle.
State laws and notification systems applies differently in various states so in some states an insurance carrier may be notified by the Department of Motor Vehicle if an individual has been convicted of driving without or suspended license.
Generally, most states DMV do not inform the insurance providers of an individual that was charged with these types of violations. An insurance carrier would normally find out this information when they pulled their policyholder’s driving record (MVR). An MVR is usually pulled by an insurance company at the inception of an insurance policy and then again at renewal time.
If an individual is found guilty of this type of charge then the insurance provider may cancel or terminate the person’s coverages if state laws permit since the individual does not have a valid license to operate their vehicle with.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
DUI Increased My Auto Insurance Rates – Help!
Reader’s Question:
I received a DUI and it increased my auto insurance rates. I want to know what other offenses are considered a major offense in DMV?
Ben
Thank you for asking Ben.
Insurance providers differ on what they consider to be a major traffic violation on your driving record. Generally there are several infractions that states’ DMV and insurance companies consider to be major when you are convicted of them.
Some of the offenses that may be considered as major offenses are the following
* Operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or narcotics (DUI or DWI)
* Reckless driving or negligent driving
* Driving with a suspended, revoked or invalid license
* Drag racing
* Use of a vehicle to commit a felony
* Hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident
* Refusing to stop or fleeing from a law enforcement officer
* Vehicular homicide or manslaughter
You may contact your insurance company or you state’s Department of Motor Vehicle to get more information what falls on the category for major offenses.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
Motor Vehicle Record and DUI Conviction
Reader’s Question:
Im looking at my MVR to review my DUI conviction and Im having a hard time understanding it. Can you tell me what’s included on the MVR?
Richard
Thank you for asking Richard.
Basically, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is a driving record kept by a state’s department of motor vehicles (DMV). The DMV records a person’s driving history, depending upon state laws.
Typically, an individual’s driving contains a record of moving violations and convictions, collisions (accidents), and departmental actions incurred by the motorist over a period of time. Departmental actions may include major convictions and arrest for driving related cases such as a DUI.
This information for a motor vehicle history is provided by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) where you are licensed. Each state differ on the system of listing violations and/or coding violations. I would suggest that you contact your state’s Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) to get information on what specific violations on your MVR or driving history mean.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
How Long Does DMV Car Insurance Points Stay on Driving Record
Reader’s Question:
I just want to know how how points are assigned to DMV driving record and how long does it stay there?
Danna
Thank you for asking Danna.
Every state has points system in which they assign points to a individual’s driver’s license and record when they are convicted of a traffic violation. However, not all states have a points system for violations. States vary regarding the points assigned on each violations.
The following are some of the moving violations where points are assigned:
* Reckless driving
* speeding
* Leaving the scene of an accident
* Passing a stopped school bus
* DUI
* Improper passing
* Failure to stop or yield
The amount of time for the points to remain on a driver’s record depends upon the state’s laws. Some states allow points to “fall off” after a certain amount of time while others leave the points on there indefinitely.
To get more information regarding your specific state’s points system and what violations have points assigned to them, you may check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
What Happens if I Cancel DMV SR22 Insurance
Reader’s Question:
What happens if I cancel the sr22 before the required period?
Peter
Thank you for asking Peter.
State laws differ so I would sugges that you check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or other state agency that is mandating you to obtain an SR-22 to get more information on what will happen if you terminate it before the end of your required time period.
In most states if you have your SR-22 cancelled, terminated or just decided to not carry it for the full period of time you were supposed to have it, your license will be suspended or revoked.
Acquiring and maintaining an sr-22 is required in many states to have your license reinstated. If you do not keep up the SR22 then your driving privileges will be suspended or taken away.
Since the penalty for canceling a SR-22 before the time period varies by state your DMV will be able to give you the the information that you need.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
