Is car insurance mandatory?

Yes, car insurance is mandatory in Germany for all vehicles regularly or ordinarily stationed in the country.

Yes, third-party motor insurance is compulsory for all vehicles used on public roads in Ireland.

Yes, you can still claim compensation through the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Singapore (MIBS) if the at-fault driver is uninsured, as required by law.

Yes, car insurance is mandatory in all EU countries for all vehicles used on public roads, covering at least third-party liability.

Third-party insurance is mandatory for all motor vehicles in India under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It covers liability for death, injury, or property damage caused to others.

Yes, it is compulsory to have at least third-party car insurance in the UK if you drive or keep a vehicle on a public road.

In California, you must carry minimum auto insurance of $15,000 for injury/death to one person, $30,000 for injury/death to more than one person, and $5,000 for property damage.

In New York, you must carry minimum liability insurance coverage of $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $10,000 for property damage.

Driving without compulsory automobile liability insurance (Jibaiseki Hoken) in Japan is illegal and punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine of up to ¥500,000 — or both.