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Can you drive without car insurance in Michigan?

I'm a teen driver, but I want to buy my own car soon. The only thing is that car insurance seems too expensive where I live. Do I have to buy it?

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Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“In the state of Michigan, driving without
car insurance
is a misdemeanor, which is publishable with:
  • a fine between $200 and $500
  • up to one year in jail (or both)
  • possible license suspended for 30 days, or until you can provide proof of insurance
Insurance as a teenage driver can be expensive. See if you can be added to your parents’ policy or find try using the free
Jerry
app to find the best savings.”
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