Will Traffic Ticket In Michigan Count on Car Insurance Points?

 

October 6, 2009 by author · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Traffic Tickets 

Reader’s Question:

If I get a ticket in Michigan will I get points on my Arizona license?

Morrison

Taylor, MI

Most states specifically state how they handle out of state infractions however I could not see a direct answer for how Arizona does it.

It is possible that it will eventually appear on your MI driving record. If the infraction substantially corresponds to an infraction of a MI law, then the offense will be posted to your driving record and points will be assessed as required by the MI Vehicle Code. If the ticket is for a violation for which a suspension would have been given if the ticket had been received in MI, then a suspension will be imposed after the posting of the ticket, allowing time for due process and the sending of a notification letter. Most states provide ticket information to the motorist’s home state. MI law requires that the same action be taken for tickets received out-of-state as those received in MI, therefore, points and suspensions may be imposed.

I suggest you contact the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles directly for an answer to your inquiry.

Is Auto Insurance in Michigan Mandatory?

 

October 2, 2009 by author · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Insurance Questions 

Reader’s Question:

I have a drivers license in Michigan but my question is, do I need to get car insurance as well?

Maria

Detroit MI

According to Michigan car insurance laws, you are required to have no-fault insurance certificate in your car or carry it with you when you operate a vehicle. Failure to provide proof of car insurance when asked by a police officer will result to suspension of your drivers license. Until proof of car insurance is shown, your drivers license will remain suspended. You may also be required to prove that your car is insured for not less than 6 months and pay the fine of $50.

When you borrow a car, it is best to make sure that the car that you are driving is insured and you are listed on the policy to abide the Michigan car insurance laws. So if you live in a household with automobiles hat you occasionally or frequently drive, you will need to be listed on that policy you the coverage will be extended to you. If you so not have a car but want to be covered when you operate other people’s vehicles, you can get non owners insurance policy instead.

A non owners insurance policy provide liability protection to drivers who are at fault in an accident but do not own a car. Non-owners policies can typically include Liability, Medical Payments, and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverages.