Minimum Car Insurance Required in Pennsylvania
The minimum car insurance required in Pennsylvania, penalties for driving uninsured, and whether the state minimum is enough coverage.
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Updated August 2026
The Pennsylvania state minimum is 15/30/5 ($15k bodily injury per person, $30k per accident, $5k property damage).
These limits exist to cover damage you cause to other people — they do not repair your own car or cover your own injuries. Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, so your own PIP pays your medical bills regardless of fault.
Driving without at least the required coverage in Pennsylvania can mean fines, license/registration suspension, reinstatement fees and SR-22 filing — and if you cause a crash while uninsured you are personally liable for the damage.
Because the minimum is only a floor, many Pennsylvania drivers step up to 100/300/100 and add collision/comprehensive if their car has value. The average Pennsylvania driver pays about $1,155/yr (NAIC, 2023). Verify the current limits directly with the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance before relying on them — laws change. Pennsylvania Dept. of Insurance →
Pennsylvania minimum car insurance FAQ
What is the minimum car insurance required in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires at least 15/30/5: $15k bodily injury per person, $30k per accident and $5k property damage. Minimums are the legal floor, not necessarily enough coverage.
What happens if I drive without insurance in Pennsylvania?
Penalties can include fines, suspension of your license and registration, reinstatement fees and an SR-22 requirement — plus personal liability for any crash you cause.
Is the state minimum enough coverage in Pennsylvania?
It is the legal minimum, not a recommendation. A single serious accident can exceed these limits, leaving you to pay the difference, so many drivers carry higher liability and add collision/comprehensive.