Kentucky Auto Insurance Requirements Breakdown

Your auto insurance know-how should be as big as your Derby hats. And now with our guide, it can be. We have all you need to know about Kentucky insurance laws, violations, discounts, and more so you don’t have to horse around with finding it on your own.

Kentucky Car Insurance Requirements

If you’re a licensed driver in Kentucky, you’re required to have bodily injury protection and property damage liability coverage or single limit liability coverage which combines the two. This is to help protect not only other drivers, but yourself as well. Your policy should include no less than the following:

• $25,000 in bodily injury for one person, in one accident
• $50,000 in bodily injury for multiple people, in one accident
• $10,000 in property damage

Read more: What You Need To Know About Auto Insurance Costs In Kentucky

Add More Coverage For More Protection

The bare minimum is rarely enough–especially when it comes to auto insurance coverage. Consider including the following popular coverage options that can provide additional peace of mind:

Collision Coverage – Dings, dents, and more can be covered by this type of insurance.

Comprehensive Coverage – All the above plus damage from vandalism, fire, and weather can be covered by this type of insurance.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage – Save yourself from paying for another person’s lack of auto coverage by having this insurance.

Rental Car Coverage – Your insurance will pay for a rental car if yours is in the shop after an accident.

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What Kentuckians Pay For Car Insurance

Curious about what you neighbors spend on the insurance that protects their cars, trucks, and motorcycles? Our research shows that on average, quotes from three cheapest insurance companies is roughly $1,400 a year. Because rates vary based on your age, sex, gender, and more, these premiums are only to be used as a starting point when shopping for car insurance. We recommend comparing quotes from at least three different companies to find the one most affordable for you. Here is where we found the cheapest insurance in Kentucky, based on our data:

Ways You Can Save On Auto Coverage In Kentucky

Don’t shop without comparing prices or checking if you can get discounts. Here are some popular car insurance discounts you might qualify for:

• Good Student Discount– If you are a full-time student who has maintained a certain academic standard, this discount may be for you.
• Driver Training Discount– If you are a young driver who has completed and passed a safe driver instruction course in Kentucky, you could get this discount.
• Auto Safety Device Discount– Do you have anti-lock brakes or other anti-theft devices? You may be eligible for this premium discount.
• Safe Driver Discount– If you have a clean driving record within a set number of years, you may be eligible to save.

How Insurance Premiums Are Determined

Depending on whether you’re a responsible and risk-free driver, you’ll pay a different price than drivers who are deemed high-risk. In order to determine the risk associated with writing you a policy, insurance companies may use the following information:

• Driving history
• Year, make and model of the vehicle
• Age
• Gender
• Address
• Current use of the vehicle
• Credit history

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Understanding Proof of Insurance

If you can’t provide proof of insurance, you’ll get in trouble. Luckily in Kentucky, they have the KYTC Electronic Verification. It keeps track of your insurance status and prevents uninsured drivers from getting on the road (since you can’t register your car without proof of insurance). In short, it proves you’re insured without you having to carry proof in your vehicle.

Violation and Penalties

If you do drive without insurance, you may face the following penalties:

• First Offense: Fee up to $1,000
• Second Offense: Fee up to $2,500

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Did You Know?

You’re not the only one who can make your premiums go up. Car thieves can too. If you drive one of the following most commonly stolen cars in Kentucky, you could see higher rates*.

• Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)
• Ford Pickup (Full Size)
• Dodge Pickup (Full Size)
• Chevrolet Impala
• Toyota Camry
• Chevrolet Pickup
• Nissan Altima
• Honda Accord
• Toyota Corolla
• Ford Explorer

*According to www.nicb.org

Read more: My Car Was Stolen: Now What?

Licensed Agents Are Ready To Help

Before making any final decisions on your insurance company, it is important to learn as much as you can about your local insurance providers, and the coverages they offer. Call your local insurance agent (read our “Insurance Agent vs. Online: Where Should You Go to Shop for Coverage?” for more information) to clear up any questions that you might have. Questions to consider asking include, “What is the best coverage plan for me/my family/my situation?” “What are the minimum coverage requirements in my state and what form of coverage do you recommend?” “Do you guys offer any bundle discounts if I take out both my auto insurance and home insurance with you?” and “What is the average rate of insurance quotes you guys offer?

Before making any big insurance decisions, use our free tool to compare insurance quotes near you. It’s simple, just plug in your zip code and we’ll do the rest!

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Additional Resources for Kentucky Drivers:

• Kentucky Department of Insurance