Georgia Car Insurance Regulations & Required Coverage

Georgia requires its drivers to maintain financial responsibility. The most popular way is to get a car insurance policy through an insurance company registered in Georgia. The specific details of Georgia insurance law vary from other states and not following them can lead to fines or even misdemeanor charges against you.

Georgia insurance law is based on a tort system. This means that after a car accident happens, someone must be found to be responsible, or at fault. The at fault party, along with their insurance company, are financially responsible for paying damages resulting from the accident.

Required Coverage

All personal vehicles in Georgia require the following liability coverage requirements:

• Bodily Injury
• Property Damage

Minimum Georgia Car Insurance Requirements
Bodily Injury Liability		$25,000 / $50,000 Limit
Property Damage Liability		$25,000 Limit

Additional insurance coverage can include:

• Uninsured / Underinsured Coverage
• Comprehensive and Collision Coverage

Uninsured / Underinsured coverage will pay for damages resulting from being hit by a person who does not have insurance, not enough insurance, or flees the scene of the accident (hit and run).

Collision coverage pays for damages anytime your vehicle is hit or in an accident. Comprehensive covers all non-collision related incidents such as having your car stolen or a hurricane. Even if your vehicle isn’t one of the most stolen vehicles in Georgia, it makes sense to get comprehensive insurance for additional protection.

Proof of Insurance and Financial Responsibility

Establishing proof of insurance and financial responsibility

• Get a standard liability car insurance policy
• Self insurance policy on file with the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s office
• Obtain a fleet policy (for certain commercial vehicles)

Required Documentation

In order to provide proof of insurance, you can provide one of the following:

• Insurance ID Card
• Valid insurance indicator
• Insurance Policy or Binder
• Certificate of Self insurance
• Insurance Declaration Page
• Rental agreement (if vehicle is rented)
• Fleet insurance information card

You must maintain proof of insurance and financial responsibility and present it:

• When asked by a police officer
• Register a vehicle
• Renew, transfer or replace vehicle registration
• After an accident
• Anytime you are operating a vehicle

Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility Penalties

If you are unable to show proof of insurance, you can face the following penalties:

• Suspended registration for up to 6 months
• Fee of $25 and reinstatement fee of up to $160
• Misdemeanor charges if caught driving without reinstating your registration and paying the applicable fees

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