Auto insurance rates are climbing in the U.S., with rates going up about 7.5% in 2025. But do drivers really need coverage to drive? Here's what to know before you get behind the wheel. Is it legal to ...

In every state in the U.S. except New Hampshire, it is illegal to drive without car insurance. Most states have laws requiring drivers to carry at least a minimum amount of liability coverage.

New Hampshire is the only state that allows residents to drive without car insurance, and a bill to require it is unlikely to ...

An uninsured driver hit me, fled, and was caught because of my photos and CHP assistance. The law needs to improve to protect law-abiding drivers from lawbreakers. Since the DMV monitors drivers’ ...

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