Driving without insurance is illegal in Minnesota. Everyone needs to carry proof of insurance while driving in Minnesota.
No detailed statistics, but insurance experts believe that 1 in 6 drivers in Minnesota is uninsured. Some point the finger at the state of the U.S. economyby rising unemployment means increasing the number of uninsured automobile.Although the State does not perform checks on all drivers, the possibility that you are caught is very high if you cause an accident.
If caught without insurance, and you are not the owner of the car, a notification will be sent to the owner who will have to provide proof of insurance. The deadline to comply with the notice is 10 days after receiving it. An owner proof of insurance is not presented is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Depending on the circumstances, the penalties for driving without insurance can vary. If it is your first offense, shall be considered a misdemeanor. It will be considered a misdemeanor, if you have had similar violations in the last 10.
Before appearing in court may be permitted to show proof of insurance. You can still be fined somewhere between $ 200 and $ 100, although proof of insurance is offered. The Court may order up to 90 days to serve jail time. Your license can be suspended and revoked registration.
His sentences can be reduced if you get insurance before the court date, but check with the court if that may be the case.
Drivers who have insurance pay higher premiums because of the uninsured do not contribute to the pool of money that covers the costs of accidents. Besides being illegal, driving without insurance is also immoral. If you can not pay for car insurance should not drive.
