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Auto Insurance Minimum Requirements

10000 PIP / 10000 PDL
Liability Limits
Yes
No-Fault
$10,000
PIP Minimum
Optional
Uninsured Motorist

Full Requirements

Bodily Injury (per person)N/A
Bodily Injury (per accident)N/A
Property Damage$10,000
Uninsured Motorist RequiredNo
Underinsured Motorist RequiredNo
PIP RequiredYes — $10,000 minimum
No-Fault StateYes
MedPay RequiredNo
SR-22 FilingsYes (for high-risk drivers)
Effective Date2007-10-01

Important Notes

Florida has a highly unique minimum standard: standard registration requires only $10,000 PIP and $10,000 Property Damage Liability (PDL). Bodily injury liability is not broadly required for registration but becomes a mandatory retrofitted obligation (10/20 minimum) under the Financial Responsibility Law after an at-fault injury collision.

Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist

UM bodily injury must be offered if a policyholder elects to buy optional Bodily Injury coverage.

SR-22 Filings

SR-22 is used for basic infractions. An FR-44 filing (requiring 100/300/50 liability limits) is mandatory for DUI convictions.

Alternatives to Insurance

Certificate of self-insurance from the DHSMV or a surety cash deposit under strict financial criteria.

Official Source

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

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Last verified: 2026-05-27 · Always confirm with official state sources before making coverage decisions.