Indiana Code § 27-7-5.1 and § 34-30-29.2 went into effect July 1, 2015. These statutes are intended to limit damages by uninsured motorists with a history of driving uninsured. Indiana is not the first state to enact what is commonly referred to as no pay, no play statutes.
Is auto insurance mandatory in Indiana?
Car insurance is mandated in Indiana, and all motorists are required to have at least 25/50/25 liability insurance coverage.
When did it become a legal requirement 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.
Did you need car insurance in the 70s?
Indiana law mandates that all drivers carry a minimum amount of car insurance to operate a motor vehicle on state roadways. If you get caught driving without insurance in Indiana, you can face severe penalties and financial losses.