SR22 Car Insurance
Reader’s Question:
I would like to know if my non owners SR22 car insurance will cover me for the uninsured car? Is it enough car insurance for uninsured car?
Sam
Chicago IL
I suggest that you check that any automobile you operate has insurance on it or not. Do not rely upon SR-22 car insurance to supply the required car insurance coverage. The car owner is required to place insurance on it. Your non-owners SR22 car insurance will be second to that insurance coverage. A non-owners SR-22 car insurance usually does not protect coverage for the car (Physical Damage) or other essential coverages like PIP, UM, and/or PD.
In case you borrow an automobile from a friend and get into any sort of accident in that vehicle, your friend’s car insurance would certainly kick in 1st. But when, for instance, if you were found at fault in an accident and the injury to the other driver’s car exceeded the liability limits in your friend’s insurance plan, your nonowners SR22 car insurance coverage would cover the excess (up to policy limits).
If the car’s insurance policy got canceled or terminated or lapsed or was not in effect, the non-owners SR22 car insurance policy would cover the policy holder in case of an accident. Remember though, a non-owners policy covers liability only, not the car.
SR22 Auto Insurance Coverage in New Hampshire
Reader’s Question:
I have an SR22 and I am wondering what exactly does an SR22 insurance cover in New Hampshire?
John
Nashua, NH
The New Hampshire Department of Safety states that an SR22 is a form that shows proof of liability insurance and is filed by the insurance carrier licensed to sell insurance in the state of New Hampshire.
The SR22 insurance certificate shows that you are complying New Hampshire responsibility laws and is usually mandated by the state if you have had an accident without car insurance or due to any serious traffic infraction. This certificate is filed by your current car insurance company to the Department of Motor Vehicle and in case it has been canceled, the DMV will be notified.
The minimum liability limits for liability coverage in the state of New Hampshire is 25/50/25 and this means bodily injury liability limits of $25,000 per injured person up to $50,000 per accident and property damage liability limits of $25,000.
