Penalties for Driving Without Insurance in Pennsylvania
What actually happens when you are caught driving without liability coverage in Pennsylvania.
- First offense — fine
- $300
PennDOT states a minimum fine of $300 for driving uninsured.
- License / registration suspension
- Three months, registration and license
A conviction suspends the vehicle registration for three months and the driver's license for three months. Restoring them costs $119 and $94 respectively, and the vehicle may not be driven by anyone while the registration is suspended.
- SR-22 required afterwards
- No
Pennsylvania has no SR-22 filing. Restoration requires current proof of insurance plus the restoration fee.