Summary
Once the program begins, drivers without insurance will be ticketed and fined. The fine for a first offense is a minimum of $175 and a maximum of $350. Fines increase on the second and third offenses from $350 to $1,000. Third offenders could lose their driver's licenses and have their vehicles impounded. Those who fail to be pay their fines may be arrested. Uninsured drivers also may be required to pay an additional $250 to the state for three years.
When the program is underway, law officers will be able to run a license plate through the database when a motorist is involved in an accident or stopped for a traffic violation. Motorists' insurance also will be checked when they get their annual vehicle safety inspection and pay for a new registration sticker.See the full content of this document
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Checking On Uninsured Motorists in Texas
Since 1981, Texas drivers have been required to have vehicle liability insurance, yet approximately 20 percent of Texas drivers remain uninsured.
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