New York Car Insurance

Car Insurance in New York

New York drivingYou should know the basics about New York car insurance if you plan to drive here. Whether you live in the heart of New York City, on the shore of Lake Ontario, or anywhere else in the Empire State GEICO can help you get the coverage you need.

Learn more about the car insurance requirements in NY and see how much you could save with a free auto insurance quote that fits your budget.

How to Lower Your NY Car Insurance Premium

There are several NY premium reductions and discounts available that could save you money on GEICO car insurance.

New York Good Driver Discount

Available to policyholders if:

  • At least one of the main drivers on the policy has 5 years of driving experience
  • All covered drivers have been accident-free for 5 years leading up to the policy issue date, and
  • No drivers have any points assigned

This discount applies to bodily injury, property damage, collision, and personal injury protection coverages.

Good Student Discount

Policyholders could qualify for this discount if their son or daughter on the policy is between 16 and 24 years old and is either a full-time student (high school or college) or enrolled in a home study program.

Multi-Policy Discount

We love saving you money. New York residents who have more than 1 policy in their GEICO account (1 being auto coverage) could get a discount on their New York car insurance premium. Examples include:

  • Auto and homeowners
  • Auto and renters
  • Auto and condominium
  • Auto and mobile home

Accident Prevention Course Credit

We also love to reward safe drivers. You could receive a premium reduction on your New York car insurance by taking a state-approved Accident Prevention Course.

New York Car Insurance Laws

New York, a No-Fault Insurance State

New York trafficIn the event of an accident, No-Fault auto insurance helps covered drivers and passengers get back on their feet by paying the insured's bills, regardless of who was at fault. Financial costs are paid through the insureds' personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, which New York's No-Fault Law requires all drivers to carry.

  • PIP coverage helps covered drivers and passengers get back on their feet by covering related medical bills, a portion of lost earnings, death benefits, and other household expenses that result from a covered accident.

Personal Injury Protection in NY offers the following benefits if an insured is in an accident:

  • Medical and rehabilitation expenses
  • A portion of lost work earnings for up to 3 years
  • Death benefits
  • Other household expenses

How much car insurance coverage do I need in New York?

If your car is registered with the NY Department of Motor Vehicles, your insurance must meet the following New York liability coverage minimums:

  • Bodily injury liability coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
  • Property damage liability coverage: $10,000 per accident
  • Uninsured/underinsured bodily injury coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
  • Personal injury protection: $50,000

While these are the minimum coverages New York requires you to have, everyone's insurance needs are different. Visit our Coverage Calculator to get a personalized recommendation.

Easy Windshield Replacement

$0 Glass Deductible - If you carry comprehensive coverage, you have the option of adding no deductible glass coverage. If you have a covered glass claim with this coverage, you won't have any out-of-pocket expenses.

Registering Your Vehicle With the New York DMV

Register your vehicle and update your driver's license within 30 days of your move. We recommend visiting the New York DMV website to schedule your appointment and plan out your visit to ensure you have all the appropriate documentation you'll need for a quick and easy trip.

New York Teen Driver Laws

New York teen driverIf your teen is getting close to the driving age, you and your teen should know:

  • At age 16, people in New York become eligible for a learner permit. To receive the permit, drivers must pay the application fee and pass a written test.
  • The learner permit allows them to drive between 5:01 AM and 8:59 PM with a parent, guardian or driving instructor and transport no more than one non-family member under age 21.
  • After 6 months with a learner permit and 50 hours of supervised driving (including 15 hours of night-time practice), a driver can test to receive a junior driver's license.
  • Drivers who only have a junior license aren't allowed to drive within the 5 boroughs of New York City, so it's often beneficial to bypass the junior driver's license until he or she qualifies for a senior license.
  • Outside of New York City, the junior license is valid with a series of curfew and passenger restrictions specific to each county.
  • At age 18 (or age 17 if the driver has completed a driver training course) drivers may apply for a senior driver's license with no restrictions.

New York Car Registration Information

Register Your Car

Did you know that New York State proof of insurance must be presented to the DMV at the time you register your car? Also, the auto insurance card must be in the name of the registered owner of the car.

In order to register your vehicle in New York state you must bring to the DMV:

  • Proof of ownership
  • Odometer and damage disclosure statements (if the vehicle is 8 years old or newer)
  • NY state insurance identification card (FS-20)
  • Proof of your identity and date of birth
  • Form MV-82 (Vehicle Registration/Title Application)
  • Payment
  • Proof of sales tax payment, sales tax exemption or purchase price

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