Driving Without Auto Insurance San Francisco CA

Reader’s Question:

I live in San Francisco California and want to know what happens if you are cited for a traffic infraction and you do not have auto insurance yet and the police officer gives you a fixit ticket to go to court and show proof that you did have auto insurance when the violation happened? Will I be lose my license or pay fine? If so, how much will it be?

Lory

San Francisco, CA

If you get caught driving without car insurance, it could cost you twice as much as one year of a basic auto insurance policy. If you fail to establish proof of financial responsibility, an infraction of California Vehicle Code, may result in fines up to $500 and penalties, impoundment of the car (for which the owner must pay all tow charges and storage), and driver’s license suspension.

That being said when a police officer gives you a fix-it ticket typically it is also a notice to appear. So your best option is to buy insurance and show proof of the newly purchased car insurance policy to the court. At this point it will be up to the court to determine if they are content or if they will access you a suspension or a fine.

For more specific information you can visit the California Insurance Department.

 

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