In South Carolina you are required to maintain 15/30/10 liability insurance on your vehicle. If your auto insurance cancels or expires you must return your vehicle's license plates and registration to the DMV or reinstate your insurance coverage. The reinstatement fee you will be subjected to is $200 and a $5 penalty for each day the vehicle was uninsured or the plates were not turned in. The maximum penalty for the first offense is $400 per vehicle. Beyond this, the SC DMV should have been notified by your car insurance company when your insurance lapsed so your vehicle's registration might have been suspended as well as your driving privileges. You will need to check with the SC DMV to see what your penalties are for your specific situation. Whether you are searching for insurance for your current vehicle or on the one you trade it in for, you can start looking here for affordable car insurance quotes.
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