Auto insurance rates are climbing in the U.S., with rates going up about 7.5% in 2025. But do drivers really need coverage to drive? Here's what to know before you get behind the wheel. Is it legal to ...

In every state in the U.S. except New Hampshire, it is illegal to drive without car insurance. Most states have laws requiring drivers to carry at least a minimum amount of liability coverage.

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Every time we get behind the wheel, we trust that the people around us are playing by the same rules. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. One of the most important and simplest rules is that if ...

An uninsured driver hit me, fled, and was caught because of my photos and CHP assistance. The law needs to improve to protect law-abiding drivers from lawbreakers. Since the DMV monitors drivers’ ...

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...