Californians have options that are available that may help avoid the risks of driving uninsured.
One such option is a program made available by the California Department of Insurance (CDI), which could assist some drivers who lack the income to maintain traditional coverage.
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is reminding drivers that California offers an affordable insurance program so all qualified motorists can drive with confidence.
It would seem to be an ideal solution for cash-strapped drivers: Just as auto insurance premiums are poised to rise, the state is requiring insurance companies to offer a low-cost alternative.
Starting July 1, 2000, good drivers with low incomes can qualify for the new bare-bones policies, which will initially cost $450 a year in Los Angeles and $410 in San Francisco, the only two cities where the experimental coverage will be available.
By David Benda
Donna James says the value of California’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) to her is priceless.
“It’s been a godsend,” the 57-year-old Redding resident said. “I would either have to drive illegal(ly) or park my car” without it.
Launched as a pilot program in July 2000, CLCA provides low-cost liability insurance to good [...]