Is car insurance mandatory in Georgia?
Georgia requires all drivers to have Liability Insurance to drive. Unfortunately, there are some drivers who either do not follow the law or may unknowingly allow their coverage to lapse or cancel.
When was it made mandatory to have car insurance?
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 car insurance become mandatory in all 50 states?
North Carolina followed suit in 1957 and then in the 1960s and 1970s numerous other states passed similar compulsory insurance laws. Since the genesis of automotive insurance schemes in 1925 nearly every state has adopted a compulsory insurance scheme.
Do you need insurance if you have a license but no car in Georgia?
You're not required to have insurance if you have a license but no car, but it depends on how often you drive other people's vehicles. If you're borrowing cars on occasion, you should be covered under the vehicle owner's insurance.