How Expensive is Comprehensive Auto Insurance In Pennsylvania?
Reader’s Question:
Is it expensive to get a collision and comprehensive auto insurance policy in Pennsylvania?
Maila
Philadelphia PA
Before a motorist think of price, it is important to understand how a particular coverage can protect and benefit him in the long run. A collision and comprehensive vehicle insurance in Pennsylvania means you are getting more protection as a motorist. Normally, it is only liability that the law requires. It is enough for a motorist to have the minimum requirement so that when he accidentally hits a person, or injures a person during an accident, or damage a property, his insurance can cover the costs of damages.
A collision coverage will protect a motorists in the event that his car is damaged because of collision. The liability insurance is only good as far as covering third party damages while the owner of the car is left to take care of the costs of fixing his vehicle. A comprehensive vehicle insurance in Pennsylvania means you don’t need to worry about repairs that are not collision related. What if a big branch falls on your car? You will definitely have to do something about the dent on your roof.
A comprehensive vehicle insurance in Pennsylvania ensures that you need not worry about repairs since you get covered for that kind of damage. For all of those protection, a motorist should expect to pay a reasonable amount of premium. It should not be too expensive nor too cheap. To get the right price, shop for quotes.
Borrowing an Uninsured Car Will My Policy Cover an Accident?
Reader’s Question:
I am from Pennsylvania, and I usually drive my friend’s uninsured car. Will my auto insurance cover it if I get involved in an accident?
Betty
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania is one of the largest states that adopted the no-fault law. The no-fault law states that if there was a car accident, the parties involved will be covered by their own car insurance company regardless of who was responsible for the mishap. This no-fault law is an attempt to minimize delays and red tape. Lengthy lawsuits trying to determine who was at fault and who needs to pay who can be quite tedious and bothersome.
In your case, before you borrow anybody’s car, be sure to verify if it has auto insurance coverage. Your friend has to obtain his or her own insurance coverage for the car. It is against the law to acquire a vehicle and not have it covered. This is because every federal government requires its motorists to have financial responsibility if they cause unfortunate accidents. So your friend is obligated to insure it.
If ever you get into an accident while driving your friend’s car, then his or her insurance will kick in first. Your auto insurance policy will be a back up to your friend’s coverage if it so happens that his or her policy limits cannot pay for all the expenses incurred following an accident.
Is Teen Driver Required To Be Added To Parent Car Insurance Policy?
Reader’s Question:
Is my 16 year old teenage son required to be added to my insurance policy simply because he has his license, or can he just borrow my insured car until she gets his own car? What are the ramifications (if any) if I didn’t add him and there was an accident? We live in PA.
Carrie
Allentown, PA
Pennsylvania insurance providers guidelines vary but in general insurance companies will require you to list all licensed motorists in your household on your insurance policy. Since you son has received his license your car insurance company should be notified and they will tell you if you are required to add him or not, most likely you will need to add him in order for his to have coverage.
If you do not inform your Pennsylvania insurance provider about your son being licensed and he is not added to the policy then he may not be covered if in case of an accident. Or we have heard of situations in which the teenager would be covered for the accident but only after you have paid the premiums that should have been paid for your teenage son to be on the policy and properly covered.
What Happens If I Drive Without Insurance And Driver License?
Reader’s Question:
If I got involved in a car accident without insurance and driver’s license in Pennsylvania however it is not my fault. Could I be charged with a crime if someone got killed in the accident?
Fred
Pittsburgh, PA
Operating a vehicle without insurance and without a valid license are both against the law in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania laws states that every car that is required to be registered should be covered by financial responsibility (FR). Most motorists choose to get Financial Responsibility in the way of auto insurance.
The penalties for not having auto insurance, or another form of FR, can include:
1. A three month suspension of your driver’s license
2. A minimum of $300 fine
3. $50 reinstatement fee to restore your driver’s license
4. A three month suspension of your vehicle registration
5. $50 reinstatement fee to restore your vehicle registration
6. That the car may not be driven by anyone while the registration is revoked or suspended.
Since you were driving without the required state insurance and without a valid license you will likely received some of the penalties above if you were convicted by the responding law enforcement officer. There might be other penalties too if you get involved in an accident and if a death occurred.
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