Under the Road Traffic Act of 1930 it became compulsory for drivers to be insured for their liability in the event of an accident. While motor insurance had been in existence for 30 years by this point, this was the first time it had become mandatory.
When did Alabama require car insurance?
Please be advised that on May 15, 2000, the Governor signed into law House Bill 134, now Alabama Act No. 2000-554, which provides amendments to the 1999 act that established Alabama's compulsory automobile liability insurance law.
Is auto insurance mandatory in USA?
You cannot legally drive in any state without demonstrating financial responsibility for damages or liability in the event of an accident. In most states auto insurance is mandatory as proof of this responsibility.
When did car insurance start in USA?
The world's first automobile insurance policy was issued in Dayton, Ohio in 1897. Throughout most of the twentieth century, the city of Detroit, Michigan was synonymous with American automobile manufacturing.