Side-by-side insurance requirement comparisons
Alaska and Maine require $50,000/$100,000 liability — five times the floor set by the lowest states. See which states demand the most from drivers, how mandatory PIP and UM add to the picture, and what it means for premiums.
Nine states require drivers to use their own PIP coverage after an accident regardless of fault. The other 38 states hold the at-fault driver's liability policy responsible. Here's how each system works, which states use each, and what it means for your premiums.
Michigan leads with $800–$2,400/year for minimum coverage, driven by mandatory PIP and Detroit-area underwriting. Louisiana ranks third despite low minimums — its litigation rate, not its requirements, pushes premiums up.
40+ states have TNC laws setting rideshare insurance minimums. New York City requires $1.5M liability — the highest in the US. Delivery drivers are largely not covered by these laws. Period 1 (app on, no passenger) remains the biggest coverage gap.
Texas, Colorado, and Kansas have no statewide GC license. California requires a Class B exam, a $25,000 bond, and makes unlicensed contracting a misdemeanor. Here's how every state's system compares — and what insurance comes with each.
Most states require workers' comp at 1 employee. Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri don't require it until 5. Texas is the only state where it's entirely optional — and the only state where non-subscriber employers lose their key legal defenses.
SR-22 duration ranges from 1 year (North Dakota) to 5 years (Nebraska and Tennessee DUI). Four states don't use SR-22 at all. Florida and Virginia use FR-44 for DUI — requiring 00,000/$300,000 liability, not just state minimums.
Most licensed states require contractors to carry both a surety bond and liability insurance — but they serve completely different purposes. Bond amounts range from $2,500 in Arizona to $2,000,000 in Nevada for large contractors.
19 states mandate uninsured motorist coverage — you can't legally drive without it. Another 28 require it to be offered but let you reject it in writing. Mississippi has a 29% uninsured driver rate and no UM mandate.
12 states require no-fault PIP coverage — meaning your insurer pays your medical bills first regardless of who caused the accident. Michigan, Florida, and New York are the most complex. Here's how every state compares.
California, Illinois, and New York offer the strongest insurance protections for rideshare and delivery drivers. This ranking compares TNC law strength, Period 1 minimums, delivery inclusion, and endorsement availability across all states.
Florida, Iowa, and New Jersey require the least from drivers. This ranking compares minimum auto insurance requirements across all states and explains the real-world trade-offs of low mandated minimums.
All 50 states and D.C. auto insurance minimums in one place. Compare liability limits, no-fault PIP requirements, mandatory UM coverage, and identify states with the highest and lowest minimums.
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All guides are written by the Coverage Criteria editorial team and verified against official government and regulatory sources. We translate complex insurance rules into plain language so you know exactly what coverage is required — without needing a lawyer.