When Does Car Insurance Lapse in Georgia?
Reader’s Question:
What is the meaning of an auto lapsed policy? For instance, if the policy expired on July 1st and a new policy was bought on July 7th of same year, would this be considered a lapse in my policy in Georgia?
Jim
Atlanta, GA
As you are likely aware GA insurance companies must electronically report insurance information, including if your insurance that has been canceled or if there is a lapse.
A lapse is defined by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) as ten or more days where the records show that your car was not covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy. Therefore if you let your auto insurance policy expired on July 1st and buy a new policy on July 7th it would appear that you are within the 10 day gap period that Georgia allows.
When the DOR sees that a car insurance has lapse for 10 days or more a Notice of Lapse Mandatory Liability Insurance Coverage will be mailed to the car owner. You will be required to make a payment of a $25 lapse fee and require you to show proof of valid car insurance coverage within thirty days.
What Kind Of SR22 Auto Insurance is Required In Georgia?
Q: What kind of SR22 auto insurance am I required to carry in Georgia?
A: In Georgia, the most SR22 auto insurance you are required to carry is the state minimum liability. Liability will take care of the medical bills of the injured driver and passengers of another car if you cause an accident, as well as any damage done to that car or any other property. The minimum limits are as follows:
- $25,000 bodily injury liability for a single person
- $50,000 bodily injury total in an accident
- $25,000 property damage liability
Although this is all the SR22 auto insurance that the law requires, you may have other conditions which require you to have more. If you are financing or leasing a car, you will probably have to purchase comprehensive, collision, and even gap insurance. Other possibilities include special features such as roadside assistance and uninsured motorist coverage, although these are never required in Georgia.
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