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.
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.
Is car insurance mandatory in PA?
Pennsylvania law requires all Pennsylvania motor vehicle owners to maintain vehicle liability insurance (financial responsibility) on a currently registered vehicle. Vehicle liability insurance covers the property damage or injuries you may cause others in a crash.