My Impounded Vehicle Doesn’t Have Car Insurance
Reader’s Question:
My car got into trouble in Minnesota, and unfortunately it was impounded. That car doesn’t have auto insurance because I seldom use it and I’m not sure what kind of penalty I would face for my violation. I live here in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the vehicle that was impounded was registered here, too. What should I do?
Alice
Green Bay, WI
Since the vehicle has crossed the boarder and was driven to and made a violation in Minnesota, the rules that you need to follow are the state laws of Minnesota. Typically, if you drive a vehicle from one state to another, it is okay as long as your vehicle is insured. However, if the vehicle is uninsured and is driven to another state, then it definitely has violated a law, and you may have to face penalties because of it.
In your area there in Wisconsin, a financial responsibility law is directed towards all drivers who are authorized to drive in Wisconsin. This law is intended to ensure that each motorist has the financial capability to pay for damages that may result from future accidents. Financial responsibility may come in the form of a surety bond, certificate of personal insurance, or a liability insurance policy.
On the other hand, under Chapter 169 of Minnesota state laws every driver must have a proof of insurance when operating a vehicle. This proof must be carried all the time to immediately prove to the law enforcer that you are insured. However, the owner of the vehicle may not be convicted unless the driver knew that the vehicle is uninsured.
So, since your vehicle is impounded in Minnesota, it would be best if you show proof of auto insurance, so that you could get back your vehicle. You may also contact the law enforcement agency that impounded your vehicle to know more about how to get the vehicle back to Wisconsin.
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Do I Need SR22 Insurance to Get Occupational License
Reader’s Question:
Do I still need to carry an SR-22 insurance to get an occupational license in Wisconsin if I already have full car insurance?
Harry
Janesville, WI
In the state of WI, proof of financial responsibility should set a liability insurance in the amounts of at least $25,000 and $50,000 for personal injury or death and $10,000 for property damage. This proof of insurance is filed by obtaining an SR-22 certificate issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in WI. Substitutions, such as a bond from an insurance company or a cash deposit of $60,000 posted with the WI Department of Transportation (DOT) will be accepted in some cases.
An SR-22 is required by the state in order to obtain an occupational license or to reinstate a driver’s license after operating privileges or vehicle registration has been revoked. You can have more auto insurance than what the state requires as a proof of insurance but you will still need your insurer to file the SR-22 since it is a requirement for obtaining an occupational license. So even though you have full coverage, it does not matter since it is mandated by your state law.
I would suggest contacting WI DOT for more information on what is needed to get an occupational license in Janesville, Wisconsin. You will need to obtain new auto insurance coverages through an insurance carrier who does work with SR22s if your current insurance provider does not file the SR-22 form.
How Long Do I Have to Keep SR22 Insurance in Wisconsin
Reader’s Question:
How long do I have to carry SR22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
John
Milwaukee, WI
You may contact the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to verify for sure about your particular situation but normally in WI you will need to get and maintain a SR22 for three years.
According to the Wisconsin DOT, for the SR-22 proof of insurance, it must be filed for three years from the reinstatement eligibility date, or for 3 years from the court entry date of a damage judgment that was effective before September 1, 2000.In addition to that, this states also noted that if at any time during the three-year filing period, an individual wishes to stop filing insurance, and discontinue driving in Wisconsin, they can avoid paying the reinstatement fee in the future by surrendering their driver license to the Wisconsin DOT while the insurance is still in force.
Proof of financial responsibility in Wisconsin is certifying that you have liability insurance in the amounts of at least $25,000 up to $50,000 for personal injury or death per accident and $10,000 for property damage per accident (25/50/10).
How Much SR22 Insurance Do I Need?
Q: How much Wisconsin SR22 insurance do I need to have?
A: Wisconsin is one of he few states which does not actually require its drivers to have car insurance, so those who are in the few categories which indeed do have to buy insurance are more unfamiliar with it than those in other states. If you live in Wisconsin and have to be insured, it’s probably because you’re either under 18 or you need a Wisconsin SR22 because your license was suspended.
The minimum car insurance coverage required for someone who needs a Wisconsin SR22 policy is pretty low. You need, a least, to have ten thousand dollars in coverage to take care of property damage, as well as twenty five thousand for bodily injury, and fifty thousand in case of a death. If you are required to have Wisconsin SR22 insurance, then you will need to carry proof of insurance, in the form of an insurance card, on you at all times in case you get pulled over by a police officer.
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