Reader’s Question:

What will be the legal penalties for driving without car insurance in Dallas Texas?

Josh

Dallas, TX

There are harsh legal penalties for driving without insurance in Dallas Texas. There is a a fine between $175 up to $350 for the first offense. Subsequent violations could result in fines of $350 up to $1,000, driver’s license and registration suspension and impound of your motor vehicle. Driving without insurance in Texas is a misdemeanor, and therefore a criminal violation, but it is considered less serious in nature compared to felony violations such as felony DWI or vehicular homicide.

In addition, if a person was at fault in a car accident and were found to be driving without insurance then the state of Texas do require them to pay for the injuries or damages they caused.

Im living in Dallas, Texas, if you get two driving without insurance tickets will you need SR22 already?

Dan

Dallas, TX

Yes, if you have been convicted of driving without insurance in Texas for a second time, normally, your license will be suspended and to reinstate it you will be required to obtain and carry a SR-22 for two years after your conviction date.

The state of Texas law requires people who operate a vehicle in Texas to be able to pay for any car accidents they cause. Most motorists do this by purchasing automobile liability insurance. Section 601 of the Texas Transportation code is titled the Motor Vehicle Responsibility Act and it states that the financial responsibility motorists in TX should have and penalties for not doing so.