What Are Teen Auto Insurance Requirements in Illinois
Reader’s Question:
I am a nineteen year old teen from Illinois. My parents are planning to buy me a car and I would like to know more about my requirements for auto insurance in Illinois?
Paul
Chicago, IL
The state of Illinois requires that teenagers should have insurance before driving. The insurance company will send you an insurance card after you have paid your policy. Your IL insurance card should be kept always in your vehicle because driving in Illinois without insurance will suspend your license plates and incur you fines. Before driving anyone’s car, be sure there’s an insurance identification card. In Illinois, it is mandatory to carry the insurance when driving any vehicle.
One of the best ways to lower your annual premiums is to have a higher deductible amount.. Like a $1,000, is what I carry personally.
Now, if you are a claim free and safe driver like I am, you could be saving a ton of money each year on your premiums. People fail to realize that the deductible amount is only paid when they file a claim and their insurance company pays that claim.
