What Is Car Insurance Lapse in Georgia?
Reader’s Question:
What is the meaning of an auto lapsed policy in the state of Georgia? How much is the fee?
Griffin
Sandy Springs, GA
According to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) a lapse is defined as ten or more days where the records show that your car was not covered by a car insurance policy.
If the auto insurance lapse fee is not paid within thirty days of the letter’s date, the car registration will be suspended. To terminate the suspension, the car owner must now pay the $25 lapse fee in addition to the $60 reinstatement fee as well as show proof of car insurance.
To get more information with regards to an insurance lapse in Georgia you may contact the DOR.
Is my Car Insurance Still in Effect if my Vehicle Tags Has Expired in Georgia?
Reader’s Question:
If the tags on vehicle are expired, is the car insurance coverage still in effect? I live in Sandy Springs Georgia.
Robin
Sandy Springs, GA
Insurance carriers terms and guidelines can vary so you will need to verify with your insurance company to find out if your car would be covered if your tags or license plates were expired in Sandy Springs GA.
Generally, your insurance contract is typically in effect regardless of tag or license status. Unless there is an exclusion in your insurance policy then likely your auto insurance would be in effect even if your registration is expired.
If you have let your license plates expire, most states have grace periods so check if you can have them reinstated and up to date without a penalty by verifying with your Department of Motor Vehicles in Georgia.
What Happens If I Stop Paying Car Insurance in Georgia?
Reader’s Question:
What will happen to me if I just stopped paying on my auto insurance policy? Will I go to jail? I live in the state of West Dougherty Georgia.
Paul
West Dougherty, GA
If you stopped paying on your auto insurance policy it would be cancelled due to non-payment and cause problems for you. One problem would be that this cancellation will show up on your credit record as non-payment and not only be a black mark on your credit rating but also make it difficult to find car insurance in the future. Many insurance providers will not want to insure an individual that has previously not paid on their auto insurance policy.
If you fail to pay the fee and get insurance, it will result in the revocation and/or suspension of the car’s registration. Driving while the vehicle registration is suspended is a misdemeanor. If found driving without proof of insurance in West Dougherty Georgia you will be also be subject to vehicle impoundment and fines.
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