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Reader’s Question:
My brother’s vehicle was hit while parked on a street in Atlanta, Georgia. There was no witness and he is filing a claim with his insurance company. In the state of Georgia, is there a maximum deductible allowed for hit and run claims?
Polly
Atlanta, GA
According to the Georgia Department of Insurance (DOI), Uninsured Motorist Insurance may be included on an insurance policy. Although Georgia requires all motorists to have “liability insurance” to operate a vehicle, there are unfortunately those that either do not abide the law or may have unknowingly permitted their insurance to cancel.
For injury to or destruction of property of the insured, deductibles of $250.00, $500.00, or $1,000.00, at the choice of any named insured in the insurance policy. Subject to the approval of the Commissioner, deductibles above $1,000.00 may be offered, .
If your brother is filing a claim for the damages he sustained in Atlanta GA under collision and not Uninsured Motorist Property Damage (UMPD), then verify with the GA DOI to find out if there is a maximum deductible allowed since the damage is from a hit and run accident.
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Reader’s Question:
My son has let his auto insurance lapse. He have been canceled for non-payment over the past years. He can’t seem to find an insurance company now to insure his auto in Atlanta GA. How can he get car insurance?
Noel
Atlanta, GA
Due to your son having car insurance issues previously (non-payment, lapse in coverage, etc) he is considered a high risk motorist. For motorists such as your son that are unable to find an insurance provider in the voluntary market that will insure them, most states have high risk insurance company that will cover these types of motorists.
Typically high risk drivers in Atlanta have to go the Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan (GAAIP). It was created in 1949 to give auto insurance coverage to eligible high risk motorist who seek coverage and are unable to get such coverage through the voluntary market.
Eligible Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan risks are shared among companies writing car insurance in the state of Georgia. To get more information who these insurance companies are in Georgia and how your son can get car insurance in Georgia through the GAAIP so that he can insure and operate his vehicle contact the Georgia Insurance Commissioner.
Atlanta Car Insurance Quotes
Reader’s Question:
My mother bought me a car but she lives in Alabama and I live in Atlanta Georgia. Can she insure it in AL and I tag it here in GA?
Brenda
Atlanta, GA
The answer is No. The Georgia laws states that you will need to have your vehicle insured in Georgia if your registration and license plates are from Georgia. Even if Georgia did allow you to have an out of state insurance company cover your car it would likely be difficult to find an insurance carrier that would cover a car that was insured in Alabama but driven and kept out of state in Georgia.
If your name is on the title of the vehicle your mother bought for you then it should not be difficult for you to get your own car insurance on the vehicle. If your name is not on the title then there are some insurance providers that will allow you to get insurance without insurable interest in the vehicle, but it would be easier for you to place coverage on the vehicle if your name was added to the car’s title.
Cheap Atlanta DUI Insurance
Q: What is Atlanta GA DUI insurance?
A: A special kind of insurance is required for those who have, in the eyes of the law, proven themselves to be untrustworthy on the road. Sometimes this will be because they have driven uninsured and gotten into a wreck, so it needs to be ensured that they have insurance, and other times it’s because they’ve driven drunk, so they need Atlanta GA DUI insurance. After your license has been suspended, the only way you can get it back is by getting this special type of insurance.
Atlanta GA DUI insurance is mostly called SR-22 insurance. SR-22 is the form which your car insurance company files with the DMV to verify that you are, indeed, insured. If you don’t have an SR-22 form filed every month on the dot, then your license will be suspended for being uninsured.
One of the annoyances with Atlanta GA DUI insurance is that it’s more expensive than other kinds of insurance, because you’re riskier with it. You’ll continue to get high prices for up to five years after your DUI, even though you’re only required to file the SR-22 form for three years.
Atlanta Non Owner SR22
Q: What is an Atlanta GA non owner SR22?
A: An SR22 is a form which your auto insurance company will file with the department of motor vehicles and serves as proof that you are insured. It must be filed for a period of three years after your license suspension so long as you want your license back. If you don’t want your license, you don’t have to worry about it, but otherwise it’s the law. If you need your license, but don’t own a car, then instead you will have to file an non owner SR22 policy.
Your Atlanta non owner SR22 policy only applies to cars you do not own, so if you decide to go ahead and buy your own car, it won’t work for you and you’ll have to get another kind of policy. However, beyond that, your non owner insurance will cover you for any car you drive, regardless of whether or not that car is itself insured.
However, your Atlanta non owner SR22 policy only works for liability coverage and nothing more.
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Q: I don’t go driving much because I live in downtown Atlanta and don’t really need to, but I still need my Atlanta GA SR22 coverage for the occasional trip out, or for when I don’t want to mess with the bus. Is there somehow I can translate this into savings?
A: Absolutely, there is. If you don’t drive often, then by most car insurance companies standards, you would be eligible for a low mileage discount on your Atlanta GA SR22 insurance. A low mileage discount is usually measured (although every company does this differently) by if you have driven less than 5000 miles in a year, or if you have driven less than forty miles in a day. Most of the time, they take of 5 to 10 percent for this kind of thing.
You can also consider just forgetting about your Atlanta GA SR22 entirely and take the bus (or train, if you’re going far) all the time. Even if you don’t, some car insurance companies will give you a discount for using public transportation.
Atlanta Teen Car Insurance Quotes
Q: My daughter is on my insurance policy and it’s so expensive now. How can I get a better deal on my Atlanta GA teen car insurance?
A: I think that parents can use the Atlanta GA teen car insurance prices being so high as a sort of teaching mechanism. A couple of ways for you to save money exist, but they hinge on the actions of your daughter. If she doesn’t do what is necessary to save money on car insurance, then you don’t let her drive. You both win.
First of all, make sure she’s doing well in school. Obviously this is something you’ll already be paying attention to, but a car is a powerful motivator. If she has a B average or a 3.5 GPA, then you’ll be able to get a good student discount on your Atlanta GA teen car insurance.
Secondly, enroll her in a driver’s education class if she hasn’t already taken one. You can ask your car insurance company which will be acceptable for getting a discount on your Atlanta GA teen car insurance. With the student discount averaging around 15-20% and the driver’s ed something like 5-10%, you’ll save plenty.
Cheap Atlanta SR22 Insurance
Q: I’m a recently retired Georgian who still has one year left for having to have a cheap Atlanta GA SR22 insurance, but it isn’t so cheap at all. How do I save money on this?
A: Well, since you are retired, you’re going to see your cheap Atlanta SR22 insurance prices go down pretty soon, so long as you’re around the right age. You’re in the age group with the least risk, so this is the cheapest it will be in your life.
If you aren’t getting cheap Atlanta SR22 insurance rates from your current company, you should shop around for more quotes, with a particular emphasis on AARP Hartford, a company which is specifically for retired people. If you check them out, they have several methods of saving money for retired people. Many other car insurance companies also have a senior discount.
You can also lower your risk level by taking a defensive driving class. AARP Hartford offers these at a low price as well. If you choose not to go with them, you can call up your car insurance company and ask where you can take an approved defensive driving class.
Online Atlanta Car Insurance
Q: Can I buy Atlanta GA car insurance online?
A: You can buy anything online, and online Atlanta GA car insurance is certainly included in that. As a matter of fact, it’s better for you to buy, or at least research, Atlanta GA car insurance online rather than offline, because you save more money that way.
The reason you save more money is because, first of all, you have a lot more information available to you on the subject of Atlanta GA car insurance online, so you’ll be able to rapidly compare quotes and find the financial and consumer ratings of companies, read about other people’s experiences, read your new car insurance policy, and so on. It’s more simple, it’s quicker, and it’s cheaper than an agent.
Another reason you’ll save money is because car insurance companies know they save money if you buy your Atlanta GA car insurance online. If you buy online, there’s no need for them to pay customer service reps to call you up, or buildings for them to call you up from, or agents to help you out. Buying direct saves them money, and they pass you the savings through things such as online discounts or lowering their rates entirely.
Atlanta SR-22 Car Insurance
Q: I have an older car, but my prices are high because I have to file Atlanta GA SR-22 car insurance. Is there anything I can do to save money?
A: One of the main areas where Atlanta GA SR-22 policy holders are losing money is in the coverage area. They carry too much of it, and when you have to pay extra for an sr22 policy, you need to cut some corners. If you have an older car, this is even more necessary. As a general rule of thumb, if your car is worth less than a thousand dollars, then all you need on it is liability coverage. Otherwise, you pay way more than it’s value just in insurance. Follow the law, but don’t get out of hand.
Another thing which may be affecting your Atlanta GA SR-22 prices could be your car’s safety. Depending on how old the car is, it may lack some of the safety features now widely considered very common. For example, does it have air bags. Even basics like that could save you money. If you already have the basics, it wouldn’t hurt to install a few more safety features for extra savings.
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