Having active car insurance is required by law to drive your own car. If you are caught driving without insurance, you could face serious consequences such as a costly fine, loss of points on your license, license suspension, lack of financial protection in the event of an accident, among others.
Below we’ll answer some frequently asked questions and explore what could happen if you drive without insurance.
Can I drive without car insurance?
NO, It is illegal to drive without insurance in Portugal. If you do not have car insurance, you will not be protected against any costs, whether related to property or physical damage, and resulting medical expenses.
Usage: If you have a car that you no longer drive, you may be tempted to cancel your insurance. However, even if your vehicle is parked on private property, it still represents a risk, so you need to get car insurance.
How much is the fine for driving without insurance?
Typically, the main problem lies in the amount of the fine. If it turns out that the car you are driving is not insured, you can count on significant punishment. Since it is a serious crimefines vary between 500 and 2500 euros.
Are there any other consequences besides the fine?
In addition to the fine you will also have yours car seized by the police and by the will lose points on your license – a loss of 2 points, as this is a serious infringement. However, it could stay prevented from driving for a period ranging from 1 month to 1 year.
What happens after a car accident without insurance?
Below we explore some possible scenarios if you are involved in a car accident and one party does not have insurance.
Scenario 1: When you are at fault and have no insurance
Scenario 2: When you are not at fault but you have no insurance
Even if you’re not at faultNot having car insurance will force you to pay a fine for not having insurance. In this context, the authorities will have to go to the scene of the accident and sanctions such as loss of points on the license, seizure of the vehicle and driving ban may be applied.
Scenario 3: When the culprit is the other driver, who drives without insurance
If the fault lies with the other driver, who drives without insurance, your situation will be safeguarded. In this scenario, you must immediately call the police to the scene of the accident and contact the FGA, who will ensure payment of the compensation to which you are entitled, but which should have been paid by the at-fault driver.
I know, If you prefer to be even more protected, you can opt for your own damage insurance – Often, and unfairlycalled “all risk insurance”. This designation is incorrect since no insurance covers all risks.
Insurance coverage for personal damage material damage to the vehicle, even if the accident is attributable to the driver (You can also opt for optional coverage that guarantees physical damage suffered by the driver as responsible for the accident).
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