SR-22 Insurance in Massachusetts
When Massachusetts requires an SR-22 (or similar) certificate of insurance, how long you must keep it, and what happens if it lapses.
Short answer: Operating, or allowing to be operated or to remain on a way, a vehicle without the required insurance, bond or deposit is punishable by a fine of $500 to $5,000, up to one year in a house of correction, or both (a first offense may be handled with a fine of not more than $500). M.G.L. c. 90, §34J
| Driving without insurance | Operating, or allowing to be operated or to remain on a way, a vehicle without the required insurance, bond or deposit is punishable by a fine of $500 to $5,000, up to one year in a house of correction, or both (a first offense may be handled with a fine of not more than $500). A person convicted or pleading guilty also owes the state's residual market plan the greater of $500 or one year's premium for the highest-rated territory and class, and the driver's license is suspended for 60 days, or for one year for a second or later conviction within six years. Source: M.G.L. c. 90, §34J |
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FAQ
What is the penalty for driving without insurance in Massachusetts?
Operating, or allowing to be operated or to remain on a way, a vehicle without the required insurance, bond or deposit is punishable by a fine of $500 to $5,000, up to one year in a house of correction, or both (a first offense may be handled with a fine of not more than $500). A person convicted or pleading guilty also owes the state's residual market plan the greater of $500 or one year's premium for the highest-rated territory and class, and the driver's license is suspended for 60 days, or for one year for a second or later conviction within six years.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.