Is DMV going to cancel registrations of cars which don't have insurance?

Question

From Jan.1.2007

in state of California

Answer 1

It all depends on what state you live in.

They got strict about this in Florida. I recently bought a van to get around in while I healed up from a motorcycle accident injury. A couple of months ago the van broke down. I didn't have the money to fix it, but by that time I was healthy enough to ride the motorcycle again. I parked the van and decided to fix it next year when I'll have enough money. I figured there was no use in paying insurance on a vehicle I couldn't drive, and wouldn't be using for at least a few months, so I dropped the insurance on it. A few weeks later I got a letter from the state saying I'd either have to sell the van, insure it, or give the license plate back to the state. You can't have a vehicle registered in Florida without carrying insurance on it, even if it is in storage. If your vehicle doesn't have a plate on it it can be towed and impounded (even if it's on your property). I ended up giving my license plate to the state and parking my van where you can't see the plate. Hopefully it won't be towed. :(

Answer 2

I am so sure that you will not be able to get your money back, because that money was for that specific transaction, they don't give you a refund for anything, even if it is your misfortune that you had an accident. Sorry !!!! It's best to go to the BMV, and talk to the personally, rather than calling over the phone. Usually it is hard to get anyone on the phone at most of the BMV's, that is why I said it's better to go in and see someone in person. This way you will make sure that all of your questions are answered. And you can rest assured that there will be no problems at as later date. And make sure you keep all documentation, and receipt for future reference. Always good to keep things like this for at least a couple of years, in case you may need it.

Answer 3

This depends on what state you live in. Each state has it's own guidelines for what they require and how they go about enforcing their statutes. For instance, in New York state, each day a registered vehicle is without liability insurance is an $8 fine, a one day suspension of both the vehicle's registration and the registered owner's driver's license. In the state of Maryland, the first 7 days a registered vehicle does not have insurance is a flat fine of $150 plus other consequenses.
The most reliable way to find out what is going on in your home states is to visit the official website for that state. Unfortunately, there isn't a set formula for finding the correct site for your state, but you can do a search. Many states you can find under http://www.dmv.{state abbreviation here}.gov--give it a try...

Answer 4

That has alway's been the way in MASS. If you don't pay your insurance they call the DMV and you have up to a certain date to pay to avoid cancellation and they will cancel you.

Answer 5

I've heard that this is the case in California as well, and I hope it's true, there are way too many unlicensed, uninsured drivers here in this state!

Answer 6

Yes, and it sounds like there are other states in the wings waiting to do it as well....

Answer 7

they actually are going to do this,,north Carolina is one of the states that i think will do it first,,but it will catch on in other states pretty soon,,good luck hope this help,s.

Answer 8

They sure are,at least in California.

Answer 9

California already is :(

Answer 10

very soon