Reader’s Question:

My 17 year old daughter just got her license, do I have to place her in my car insurance policy in Post Falls Idaho?

Howard

Post Falls, ID

Insurance carrier’s guidelines vary so you will need to contact your insurance broker or agent to check if your insurance company will require your daughter to be put on your car insurance policy. Generally most insurance companies do require you to put your child on your car insurance policy, either after they have received their provisional license or full license. When they need to be placed on as a driver differs from one insurer to another.

Adding a teenage driver to your insurance policy usually increases your car insurance rates by quite a bit since they are inexperienced and prone to be in more accidents. So when adding your daughter to your insurance policy verify with your insurance company about any possible discounts you can get. Many insurance providers offer a good student discount.You may also check if your insurance carrier offers discounts if your daughter takes a driver education class.

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Reader’s Question:

My 15 years old son who does not have a license yet, without my permission took my vehicle, drove it and got involved in an accident with another vehicle due improper left turn. No injuries on both cars but both vehicles have damages. The other vehicle is insured, my car is not. This occurred in Boise, Idaho. My question is , what legal consequences he might have or what should we be expecting from all this?

Jerry

Boise, ID

If the household member that took the vehicle is found to be at-fault in a crash there is the possibility that you could be held responsible since you are the owner of the car. The driver is liable as well and the other party will go after for the damages and may file it with their insurance provider.

As for your son’s case; the state maintains driving histories even for those without a drivers license, and requires all motorists under seventeen to comply with the requirements of the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program before they can get a drivers license.

If there was a police report filed, then he could have a lot of violations filed against him including driving without owner’s permission and driving without a license. These infractions could affect his eligibility to obtain his license, and as well as his insurance rates in Boise Idaho once he gets his license.

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Reader’s Question:

In Meridian, Idaho, when a premium finance provider submits a termination notice to the insurance company , what effective date should the insurance company use? The date of receipt by the carrier or the date the Premium finance company requests?

Bill

Meridian, ID

It is typically the premium finance company that request cancellation of the insurance policy on a certain date. Then, the insurance provider terminates it on that date and returns the premium to the finance company to pay off the loan.

As for the statutes or insurance laws in Idaho, you should be able to find out this information from the insurance regulatory bodies of each state in your area in insurance laws or . Or you may want to check the statutes of each state’s insurance codes or laws.

In Idaho the Statute covering the Idaho Insurance Code is under Title 41.

Tags: auto insurance

Reader’s Question:

Why do car insurance premium rates go up in Nampa Idaho?

Raul

Nampa, ID

Car insurance rates can go up in Nampa Idaho for a different of reasons. Some of the reasons are under your control, such as your driving record. Getting a traffic citations and being involved in an accident can both cause your auto insurance premium to rise.

Your car insurance rates can also rise if you add more drivers to your insurance policy. If the new driver is a teenager or inexperienced it can be quiet expensive. If you add more vehicles to your policy or purchase a newer expensive model car it can also add to the expense of your insurance premium.

As these types of costs rise nationwide, the auto insurance cost can also rise so that insurance carriers can afford to pay out for insurance claims.

There are ways to keep your auto insurance premium low though.

Having a good driving record, increasing your deductibles, taking traffic school,and asking for any discounts are ways in which to keep your vehicle insurance rates low. Fixing any problems on your credit report, Driving fewer miles per year, and shopping around for the best priced insurance policy are some of ways in which to save.

You can get a quote here to see if you can get cheap car insurance premium in Nampa Idaho. You can get it here for FREE!

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Reader’s Question:

Do I have to tell my insurance company in Pocatello of a disability that impairs my driving ability? Is it illegal not to do so?

Patricia

Pocatello, ID

Typically, whether you are in the US or Canada need to tell your insurance provider if your driving ability is currently impaired due to any medical condition. If after you have received your auto insurance policy, something happens so that you become aware of a medical condition, of you or any drivers on your policy, which may affect their ability to operate vehicle, the insurance provider needs to be informed.

If the insurance provider is not notified of this information, depending on the terms of your insurance policy, they may be able to turn down auto insurance claims if they were caused by driving issues resulting from your medical condition.

In the US, most states including Pocatello, ID require you to tell the Department of Motor Vehicles of any medical issue that might affect your driving ability. You might need to bring medical information, take tests or letters from a doctor so that the agency that grants drivers licenses in your state permits you to keep your driving privileges.

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Reader’s Question:

My license is suspended in Boise, Idaho due to reckless driving…what can I do to have it reinstated as soon as possible?

Ronald

Boise, ID

Ronald, it is not the end of the world and there’s always something you can do in Boise, Idaho.

You simply have to comply with the State of Idaho’s requirement. A remedy that you can do is to purchase liability insurance utilizing the Idaho minimum requirements in filing an SR-22 high-risk auto insurance form with the State DMV. These policies can be bought from local auto insurers in Boise which may be one of two types: owner or non-owner policy. Be aware though that not all auto insurers have SR22 filing.

You can try to shop online for companies in Boise, Idaho ID which offer SR22 filing. You can do so in this page by accomplishing the form that you see above. This will come in no obligation and you can get free quotes in no time.

SR22 policies are issued by your local agent in Boise, Idaho in cooperation with an acceptable insurance company licensed to operate in the State of Idaho. After the policy is issued, the insurer’s main office in Boise, Idaho electronically files an SR-22 high-risk auto insurance form with the Idaho DMV Department of Financial Responsibility on the insured’s behalf. The issuing agent from Boise files an SR-22 insurance form with the State of Idaho and the insured receives a copy of the SR-22 insurance form along with the policy and proof of insurance cards.

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Reader’s Question:

My sister was given a citation last week. Is there any difference between a citation and a ticket? How do these affect her car insurance in Boise Idaho?

Ally

Boise, ID

Hi Ally, thanks for asking. There’s no really any difference between a citation and a ticket. By definition, a citation is an official summon, especially one calling for appearance in court. A ticket has a definition of a legal summon, especially for a violation. These two words are interchangeable when discussing being written up by law enforcement for a moving violation.

A citation or ticket will only affect your car insurance if you are convicted of the moving violation for which it was written up for. For example if it is for speeding and you decide to plead guilty and pay the fine then the court will inform your State’s DMV so that the offense can be placed on your driving record. Your car insurance company will then be able to see that offense the next time they pull your motor vehicle record (MVR).
It will still depend on your car insurance company’s rating system whether a certain offense will affect your rates. For example one single speeding ticket may not affect your car insurance rates in Boise ID, but it will likely take away any good driver discount. However, if you already had a previous moving violation conviction on your motor vehicle record, then this speeding ticket may cause your rates to increase. Most states allow each individual insurance company to determine their own rating system and decide which moving violations as well as how many violations or accidents may affect your rates. The car insurance companies then must file their rates with the state insurance regulator for their approval.

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Reader’s Question:

I received a speeding ticket in Nampa Idaho. I have Drivers License in Idaho. How will this affect my insurance rate premium? Will my insurance increase because of this ticket?

George

Nampa, ID

A speeding ticket in Nampa, ID usually comes with 3 to 4 DMV points put on your driving record as well as the speeding infraction itself being put on your driving record. This will depend upon the rating system of your Idaho insurance company whether this speeding ticket for 10 mph over the limit will affect your car insurance rates or not when your insurance company next pulls your motor vehicle record (MVR).

If this is your first traffic offense on your driving record then some insurance providers may take away a safe driver discount if you have one but not raise your car insurance rates. With other insurers their rating system may call for an increase in your car insurance rate if you are convicted of even just one speeding ticket.

According to the ID Department of Insurance most insurance providers apply a surcharge to motorists who have been involved in an accident or convicted of multiple moving infractions. additionally, the more claims you have made, the higher your auto insurance rates are likely to be.

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Reader’s Question:

I got a ticket for reckless driving. I need my driver’s license back so soon. What do I need?

Tanya

Boise, ID

Hello there, Tanya.

It’s really when you can drive because of a confiscated license. To get your driver’s license back, you need to file an SR22 form. There are companies who will offer a service to get an SR22 quickly and easily. You will never know it, you’ll be on the road to driving again in a few minutes.
You will be back in the driver’s seat today without being judged why your license was suspended by looking up for some companies that offer you this special service.

Most cases of license suspension are due to DUI, reckless driving, accidents. If you come to find the right company who can help you, all they would care about is helping you get your license back. With some SR22 insurance services out there, they are truly dedicated to serving you. Most of these companies are a highly specialized provider of SR22 filings and represent a wide variety of companies to get you the lowest rate. Do not worry too, because your privacy is important to them. You will be confident that they never sell your information.

You have to bear in mind though that in most cases, SR22’s are required for three years. It has certain stipulations that the issuing company must comply with. Most of the time, the DMV insists on an SR22 in order for you to get your license back. When you carry SR22 with you, it tells the DMV that a company wrote you a policy.
If you try searching online, you will certainly find SR22 insurance companies, so shop now!

Reader’s Question:

What advantages is there to pleading not guilty to a failure to control violation? It is my first accident and I would like to know what it will do to my auto insurance rate.

Gene

Boise, ID

The penalties and citation for ‘failure to control’ differs depending on your state laws. When you plead not guilty typically you will need to attend a court hearing and defend yourself to the charge. Generally If you are found not guilty it would be an advantage you by the charge being dismissed and therefore not being recorded on your driving record.

Accidents and citations can indeed affect your auto insurance rates. How it will affect your insurance will depends on how your specific insurance carrier decides on their insurance rates since insurance carriers vary on how they change or increase their rates. All insurance providers must file their rates with the state’s insurance regulatory body therefore if your insurance rates do rise you can check with this entity to find out about your insurance carrier’s specific rating system.