Young Driver Auto Insurance With Traffic Tickets
Reader’s Question:
When I was 16 and before I even got my driver’s license, I got a ticket for reckless driving, another ticket for not stopping after getting involved in an accident, and another ticket for speeding. It has been five years already. I want to find out if these tickets will affect my car insurance?
Marian
Stamford, CT
For the most part, these kind of situation will not affect your quest to buy car insurance. Most of the insurance providers only research the last 3 years on your motor vehicle record. There are some insurance providers that will research the last five years on your motor vehicle record. There is an extremely small minority of insurance carriers that will research the last 7 years of your motor vehicle history. Again, that is an extremely small number of companies. You may contact your car insurance company to verify how long they check back for motor vehicle driving record
Teen Insurance For Car With Learners Permit?
Reader’s Question:
My son received his learner’s permit already but he does not have a drivers license yet. Am I obligated to include him in my insurance policy even though he does not own a car yet?
Jerry
Good Question. Jerry.
A teen must go to the Secretary of State to get their level 1 license. A parent or a guardian must accompany him because they will have to sign in his application at the same time otherwise, he will not be issued of the Level 1 license. This will indicate your approval of the application of the minor.
The parent or the guardian must also contact their insurance company to verify if they cover minors with level 1 license. If for instance your son is about to receive his level 2 license, you may ask your insurance agent if you can add him already to your policy or after if gets his full license. Some insurance companies may allow him to be covered without adding him as a driver yet till he gets his full license, and some insurance companies will allow him to be added with his learners permit.
With a level 1 license, a minor may be able to drive a vehicle if they are accompanied by a parent or a guardian, licensed driver , 21 years of age and above. It is a responsibility of a parent or guardian to complete the supervised driving with a licensed adult driver. A level 1 license is a learners license. It has restrictions for teen drivers during the time that she is still beginning to master driving skills that is necessary to become a responsible driver.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
18 Year Old Teen Driver – How Long am I Covered on Parents Auto Insurance?
Reader’s Question:
Hi Im 18years old. I just want to know how long should a new driver covered under their parents insurance policy after they get their license?
Gene
Thank you for asking Gene.
A new driver actually may not be automatically covered under their parent’s policy once they get their license.
A new driver may first have to be listed on their parents policy declaration’s page. Your parent need to contact their insurance agency first and you will have to be added or endorsed to their policy. Once you have obtained your driver’s license you should be added to the policy although some policies cover those driver’s with restricted license.
If you are listed on your parent’s or guardian’s policy, you should be covered on that policy until you are removed from the policy. I would suggest that you contact your parent’s insurance company to verify if you are include in their policy and what procedures you need to do to remove yourself from the policy. It is likely that you should stay on the policy if you live in the household.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
Does My Teen Son Need His Own Car Insurance Policy?
Reader’s Question:
Does my son need to have his own car insurance before he can drive my car? I live in CT.
Carl
Good Question, Carl.
Normally, the state law would require a parent to add a new licensed driver to their car insurance policy but instead the insurance company’s guidelines would require you to add your teen in your insurance policy.
All licensed insurance drivers in your household are required by most insurance companies so they can be properly covered. You will need to contact your insurance company if your son just obtained his permit and verify if you may add him or you will have to wait until he is fully licensed before adding him in your policy.
It is possible that may deny a claim in case of accident if you failed to inform the insurance company the status of your teen or if he was not added to your policy and uses your car. Some companies may also cover the claim but will charge you of the premiums that should have been paid for the teenager to be in the policy.
You may contact CT Insurance Department if you need more information on car insurance.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
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