Las Vegas drivers pay by far the highest car insurance rates in Nevada, with bills twice as high as they would pay in more remote parts of the state. Comparable rates for every ZIP code in Nevada are mapped below.
Nevada's liability limits of $15,000 per person ($30,000 per accident) for bodily injury and $10,000 for property damage -- written as 15/30/10 -- are low. You don't want to have to dig into your personal savings because your basic car insurance didn't give you enough protection.
We recommend raising those liability levels as you can; most experts consider 100/300/50 appropriate coverage for a family with a home and some savings.
While uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage must be offered to you, you can decline it if you believe your health insurance will be sufficient or if you're trying to save money on your policy.
Hang up: Nevada's law against handheld cell phone use and texting is among the nation's most stringent. While the first offense isn't considered a moving violation and thus doesn't hit your motor vehicle record or insurance, the second offense carries four points -- the same as for a conviction for doing 40 mph over the speed limit.
Usage-based insurance: Nevada allows auto insurance providers to offer usage-based insurance plans so that motorists can receive discounts. However, Nevada forbids auto insurers from using GPS technology to track the exact location of the user.
Extraordinary life events: State laws permit Nevada car insurance companies to take into consideration your credit for eligibility (underwriting) and rating purposes. However, if you've experienced certain extraordinary life events (ELFs), Nevada law has been updated to allow you to request in writing that your credit information not be considered. The following circumstances are considered to be ELFs:
Nevada car insurance requirements | |
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| Nevada state law requires the following minimum car insurance coverage: | |
| Minimum bodily injury liability | $15,000/$30,000 |
| Minimum property damage liability | $10,000 |
| Las Vegas |