Pennsylvania car insurance: minimum coverage, rules & quotes

Minimum liability: $15,000 bodily injury liability per person, $30,000 per accident, and $5,000 property damage liability per accident.

Required coverages: BI & PD liability, First-party medical benefits (PIP).

Choice no-fault. This is a choice no-fault jurisdiction: drivers can choose between no-fault coverage with limits on lawsuits and a traditional fault-based (tort) option, which usually costs more.

Credit-based insurance scores: Insurers here may generally use a credit-based insurance score as one rating factor, subject to state rules that limit how it can be used.

Official help: find the Pennsylvania insurance department (consumer help, agent license lookup) in the NAIC, State insurance departments directory ↗, and the Pennsylvania DMV in the USA.gov, State motor vehicle services (DMV) directory ↗.

Body-type mix: Cars & Sedans 51% · SUVs 35% · Trucks 10% · Vans 3%. Most-listed models: Ford Explorer (209), GMC Sierra (194), Ford F-150 (179), Honda CR-V (177), Ford Bronco (158), Honda Accord (142).

Why it matters: a financed car at the $32,590 median price will normally need collision and comprehensive, and repair costs, theft rates and safety equipment differ by model — the VIN decode on the form shows the agent the exact vehicle.

• Philadelphia 2,192 cars
• Conshohocken 1,181 cars
• Trevose 411 cars
• Pittsburgh 407 cars
• Monroeville 402 cars
• Ardmore 381 cars
• Montgomeryville 370 cars
• Feasterville 339 cars
• Plymouth Meeting 318 cars
• Devon 284 cars
• Norristown 274 cars
• Warminster 267 cars
• Hatboro 266 cars
• Jenkintown 240 cars
• Glen Mills 216 cars
• Fort Washington 214 cars
• Newtown Square 191 cars
• Feasterville Trevose 190 cars
• Bala Cynwyd 162 cars
• Collegeville 159 cars
• Paoli 146 cars
• Hatfield 119 cars
• Drexel Hill 86 cars
• Glenside 85 cars
• Uniontown 72 cars
• Broomall 67 cars
• Irwin 66 cars
• Phoenixville 57 cars
• Sarver 55 cars
• Butler 43 cars
• Haverford 42 cars
• Lebanon 41 cars
• New Kensington 40 cars
• Lyndora 39 cars
• Verona 37 cars
• Canonsburg 35 cars
• Homestead 28 cars
• Kittanning 28 cars
• Upper Darby 26 cars
• Belle Vernon 25 cars
• Mount Pleasant 25 cars

• Good / safe driver

  For drivers with no at-fault accidents or major violations for a set number of years (often three or more). California law requires insurers to offer qualifying good drivers a Good Driver Discount.

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• Multi-policy (bundling)

  Buying auto with homeowners, renters, condo or another policy from the same insurer.

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• Multi-car

  Insuring two or more vehicles on the same policy.

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• Good student

  For students with good grades, commonly a B average or better (insurers set their own rules).

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• Defensive-driving course

  Completing an approved course. Some states require insurers to offer a discount for approved courses, often for older drivers.

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• Telematics / usage-based

  An app or plug-in device that measures how, when and how much you drive. Safe habits can earn a discount; in some programs risky driving can raise the price.

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• Paid in full / autopay / paperless

  Paying the whole term up front, enrolling in automatic payments or going paperless.

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• Low mileage

  Driving fewer miles than average, for example working from home.

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• Safety & anti-theft features

  Airbags, anti-lock brakes, crash-avoidance technology, alarms and tracking devices. The VIN decode shows the factory safety equipment listed for your car.

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• Affinity / military / employer

  Membership in certain employers, alumni associations, professional groups or military service.

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• Bodily injury liability (BI)

  Pays for injuries you cause to other people — their medical bills, lost wages and legal claims — up to your per-person and per-accident limits. Required in almost every state.

• Property damage liability (PD)

  Pays for damage you cause to someone else's car or property. Required in nearly every state. A crash with a newer vehicle can exceed a low PD limit quickly.

• Collision

  Pays to repair or replace your own car after a crash with another vehicle or object, regardless of fault, minus your deductible. Optional by law but required by lenders and lessors.

• Comprehensive

  Covers your car for theft, vandalism, fire, flood, hail, falling objects and animal strikes, minus your deductible. Also required on most financed and leased cars.

• Uninsured / underinsured motorist (UM/UIM)

  Protects you when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough. Required in many states; where it is optional, insurers usually must offer it.

• Personal injury protection (PIP) / Medical payments

  PIP pays your and your passengers' medical costs (and in many states lost wages) regardless of fault; it is required in no-fault states. MedPay is a smaller, medical-only version.

• Gap insurance

  If your financed or leased car is totaled or stolen, gap pays the difference between the car's actual cash value and what you still owe. Often available from your auto insurer, lender or dealer.

• Rental reimbursement & roadside assistance

  Low-cost add-ons: a rental car while yours is being repaired after a covered claim, and towing, jump-starts, lockouts and flat-tire help.

What is the minimum car insurance in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania requires at least $15,000 bodily injury liability per person, $30,000 per accident, and $5,000 property damage liability per accident, plus First-party medical benefits (PIP) — written 15/30/5.

Is Pennsylvania a no-fault state?

Pennsylvania is a choice no-fault jurisdiction: drivers can choose no-fault coverage with lawsuit limits or a traditional fault-based option.

Can car insurers use my credit score in Pennsylvania?

Insurers here may generally use a credit-based insurance score as one rating factor, subject to state rules that limit how it can be used.

Is the Pennsylvania minimum enough coverage?

It is the legal minimum, not a recommendation. Medical bills and newer-car repairs can exceed 15/30/5 limits, and you can be personally responsible for the difference. Many drivers choose higher limits, and financed or leased cars also need collision and comprehensive.

Do I need insurance before buying a car in Pennsylvania?

You need proof of insurance to register and drive the car, and dealers usually ask for it before delivery. If you finance or lease, the lender will require collision and comprehensive. Request a quote on the exact VIN before you sign.

How do I get a car insurance quote in Pennsylvania?

Use the AutosXchange quote form on this page: enter your VIN (we decode the vehicle), ZIP and a few details, and a licensed insurance professional will follow up. Or call or text (916) 476-7689.

How do I get a good driver discount in Pennsylvania?

Most insurers offer a good- or safe-driver discount after several years without at-fault accidents or major violations. Eligibility and amounts vary by insurer; tick it on the form and the agent will check.

• Alabama 25/50/25
• Alaska 50/100/25
• Arizona 25/50/15
• Arkansas 25/50/25
• California 30/60/15
• Colorado 25/50/15
• Connecticut 25/50/25
• Delaware 25/50/10
• District of Columbia 25/50/10
• Florida PD 10 + PIP
• Georgia 25/50/25
• Hawaii 40/80/20
• Idaho 25/50/15
• Illinois 25/50/20
• Indiana 25/50/25
• Iowa 20/40/15
• Kansas 25/50/25
• Kentucky 25/50/25
• Louisiana 15/30/25
• Maine 50/100/25
• Maryland 30/60/15
• Massachusetts 25/50/30
• Michigan 50/100/10
• Minnesota 30/60/10
• Mississippi 25/50/25
• Missouri 25/50/25
• Montana 25/50/20
• Nebraska 25/50/25
• Nevada 25/50/20
• New Hampshire 25/50/25
• New Jersey 35/70/25
• New Mexico 25/50/10
• New York 25/50/10
• North Carolina 50/100/50
• North Dakota 25/50/25
• Ohio 25/50/25
• Oklahoma 25/50/25
• Oregon 25/50/20
• Rhode Island 25/50/25
• South Carolina 25/50/25
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• Tennessee 25/50/25
• Texas 30/60/25
• Utah 30/65/25
• Vermont 25/50/10
• Virginia 50/100/25
• Washington 25/50/10
• West Virginia 25/50/25
• Wisconsin 25/50/10
• Wyoming 25/50/20