Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements by State
Every state sets its own minimum liability limits. Most insurance professionals suggest carrying more than the minimum. Find your state below.
State minimums are NOT enough
The average car costs $30K-$50K. Many states only require $10K-$25K in property damage coverage. If you cause an accident that totals someone's $45K SUV with $15K in coverage, you pay the $30K difference out of pocket. Insurance professionals commonly suggest at least 100/300/100.
| State | Bodily Injury | Property Damage | Uninsured Motorist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| Alaska | 50/100 | $25K | Optional | Higher minimums than most |
| Arizona | 25/50 | $15K | Optional | |
| Arkansas | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| California | 15/30 | $5K | Optional | Lowest PD minimum in US |
| Colorado | 25/50 | $15K | Optional | |
| Connecticut | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| Delaware | 25/50 | $10K | Optional | PIP required |
| Florida | Not Required | $10K | Optional | No BI required — PIP state |
| Georgia | 25/50 | $25K | Optional | |
| Hawaii | 20/40 | $10K | Optional | PIP required |
| Idaho | 25/50 | $15K | Optional | |
| Illinois | 25/50 | $20K | 25/50 | |
| Indiana | 25/50 | $25K | Optional | |
| Iowa | 20/40 | $15K | Optional | |
| Kansas | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | PIP required |
| Kentucky | 25/50 | $25K | Optional | PIP required |
| Louisiana | 15/30 | $25K | Optional | |
| Maine | 50/100 | $25K | 50/100 | Higher minimums |
| Maryland | 30/60 | $15K | 30/60 | PIP required |
| Massachusetts | 20/40 | $5K | Optional | PIP required |
| Michigan | 50/100 | $10K | Optional | No-fault state, PIP required |
| Minnesota | 30/60 | $10K | 25/50 | PIP required |
| Mississippi | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| Missouri | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| Montana | 25/50 | $20K | Optional | |
| Nebraska | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| Nevada | 25/50 | $20K | Optional | |
| New Hampshire | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | No insurance required! |
| New Jersey | 15/30 | $5K | 15/30 | PIP required |
| New Mexico | 25/50 | $10K | Optional | |
| New York | 25/50 | $10K | 25/50 | PIP required |
| North Carolina | 30/60 | $25K | 30/60 | |
| North Dakota | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | PIP required |
| Ohio | 25/50 | $25K | Optional | |
| Oklahoma | 25/50 | $25K | Optional | |
| Oregon | 25/50 | $20K | 25/50 | PIP required |
| Pennsylvania | 15/30 | $5K | Optional | PIP required, low minimums |
| Rhode Island | 25/50 | $25K | Optional | |
| South Carolina | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| South Dakota | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| Tennessee | 25/50 | $15K | Optional | |
| Texas | 30/60 | $25K | Optional | |
| Utah | 25/65 | $15K | Optional | PIP required |
| Vermont | 25/50 | $10K | 50/100 | High UM requirement |
| Virginia | 30/60 | $20K | 30/60 | Can pay $500 uninsured fee |
| Washington | 25/50 | $10K | Optional | PIP required |
| West Virginia | 25/50 | $25K | 25/50 | |
| Wisconsin | 25/50 | $10K | 25/50 | |
| Wyoming | 25/50 | $20K | Optional |
What Insurance Professionals Commonly Suggest
State minimums are the legal floor, not a recommendation. Here's what insurance professionals commonly suggest:
100/300
Bodily Injury ($100K per person, $300K per accident)
$100K
Property Damage (covers most vehicles)
100/300
Uninsured Motorist (protects YOU)
Learn About Auto Insurance in Your State
Rates, discounts, and rating factors vary by state and carrier. Our auto insurance guide walks through how coverage works so you know what to ask a licensed agent.
Read the Auto Insurance Guide