The Washington Department of Licensing requires drivers have and maintain car insurance to ensure that they can pay for all expenses in result to an accident which they are responsible for. If you fail to maintain your car insurance for Washington, there is a fine of at least $450. Also drivers must to carry their proof of car insurance, which is their Washington Insurance Identification Card at all times. If you knowingly give false information in regards to your car insurance, you will be charged with misdemeanor. Your Washington Insurance Identification Card should include :

- Insured drivers name
- Isurance company name
- Policy number
- Effective and expiration dates
- Description of the insured vehicle, including the year, the make and the model.

In the state of Washington if you have 26 or more cars or if you are a car dealer, you can self insure your cars in lieu of the required Washington Car Insurance. However, you are required to comply with the required coverage in deposit or bond. All cars in Washington are required to have car insurance except antique and collector cars, which must be over 30 years old. Government and public cars, mopeds and motorcycles registered under contract carrier from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission are also exempt from having to purchase Car Insurance For Washington.

The required minimum liability coverage in the State of Washington is $25,000 bodily injury to another person per accident, $50,000 for bodily injuries to all other persons per accident and $10,000 for damage to anothers property. Of course its always better to get higher coverage than the requirements so that you will be protected even in the case of a serious accident.

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