Michigan car insurance laws

Michigan requires that drivers carry at least 50/100/10.

These limits are in place to ease the financial burden for drivers who cause an accident and for the victims. The at-fault driver knows their insurer will cover medical expenses and property damage up to a certain amount, and victims can more readily access funds to pay for accident costs.

However, coverage limits are very low and will not cover expenses from a serious accident. To be better protected, Michigan drivers should consider increasing liability limits and adding coverage, such as collision and comprehensive.

Michigan car insurance requirements

Michigan requires the following coverage:

Liability. There are two parts to liability coverage. First, bodily injury liability pays medical costs associated with an accident, such as doctor visits, surgery, and prescriptions. Second, property damage liability covers repairing or replacing items such as vehicles, fences, or buildings.

Michigan liability minimums are 50/100/10.

Personal injury protection (PIP). Personal injury protectionPersonal injury protection (PIP) pays for your medical, hospital and funeral expenses resulting from a car accident, regardless of who's at fault. pays medical costs, such as doctor visits, childcare expenses, and lost wages, for you or your passengers injured in an accident. PIP may be required for drivers who live in at-fault states.

Michigan PIP requirements are $250,000.

The average cost of a minimum coverage policy is $654. However, Travelers has the lowest minimum car insurance rates, averaging $378.

The table below shows the top insurers' average rates for minimum coverage in Michigan.

CompanyAverage annual premiumAverage monthly premium
Travelers$378$32
Auto-Owners$469$39
Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$510$42
Pioneer State Mutual$591$49
Geico$620$52
Frankenmuth Insurance$715$60
Progressive$789$66
Michigan Farm Bureau$827$69
State Farm$1,398$117
USAA$320$27

Michigan car insurance cost for minimum coverage limits

On average, state minimum car insurance costs $654. Car insurance rates for minimum coverage vary by company and driver. The table below shows average rates for drivers with minimum coverage in Michigan.

The cheapest company for minimum coverage in Michigan is Travelers at an average rate of $378 annually.

State minimum coverage limit50/100/10
Average annual premium$654
Average monthly premium$54

Are the Michigan minimum coverage requirements changing in 2025?

Michigan car insurance requirements will not change in 2025. You do not need to make any changes if you have minimum coverage. If mandatory coverage changes in the future, your insurer will inform you, along with any rate changes.

Why do limits change?

"Several states have minimum requirements of property damage of $10,000-$25,000," says Zack Pope, agency manager at David Pope Insurance in Missouri. "[Given] the current values of vehicles, that's extremely antiquated values of coverage and a main reason that I personally do not offer less than 100/300/100 to customers. It is significantly easier to see a car on the road that is valued at $100,000 than it has been in the past."

What does minimum car insurance cover in Michigan?

Michigan requires drivers to carry at least a minimum amount of car insurance to help offset accident costs.

Michigan drivers are required to carry liability coverage. Bodily injury liability helps pay for injuries you cause to others in an accident. Property damage liability covers items damaged in an accident, such as another vehicle, fence, or other property.

Michigan is a no-fault state, meaning your insurer pays for your injuries and damages regardless of who caused the accident. The law requires you to carry personal injury protection (PIP) to pay medical costs, such as doctor visits and prescriptions.

PEOPLE ASK:

Is Michigan minimum car insurance enough?

It may not be. Even a moderately serious accident could exceed the state minimum limits of 50/100/10, and minimum coverage may not cover all accident costs. Furthermore, state minimums do not cover your vehicle; you need to add comprehensive and collision coverage.

How much car insurance is enough in Michigan?

Car insurance isn't one size fits all. The amount of coverage you need depends on your assets, net worth and risk level.

For example, if you are financially stable and can afford to pay out of pocket for medical costs and repairs, you may keep insurance limits low. However, you may be sued for the cost difference if you have a sizeable net worth and don't carry enough insurance to cover expenses.

Additionally, if you drive very little or have a short commute, your chances of causing an accident are relatively low. Also, you may choose to skip coverages such as collision and comprehensive if your car isn't worth much, or you can afford to pay for a new vehicle if yours is damaged. However, if you have a loan or lease you will be required to carry this coverage by your lender.

Consider your financial situation when determining how much car insurance you need.

Michigan penalties for driving without car insurance

Since Michigan requires its drivers to carry car insurance, failing to do so has consequences. Although you may be tempted to skip coverage to save money, you'll wind up paying heavily in the long run.

Failing to carry Michigan car insurance has penalties including those listed below. Keep in mind that repeated infractions have more severe penalties, such as jail time.

Fines$500
Other penaltiesLicense and registration suspension
Jail timePossible

Michigan minimum coverage cost by age group

Younger drivers pay for more car insurance because they lack experience behind the wheel. Fortunately, rates decrease as drivers age.

The table below breaks down the cost of car insurance for various age groups. Auto-Owners has the best rates for teens with minimum coverage averaging $721. Travelers offers the cheapest coverage for adults at $355.

Male
AgeCompanyMale annual premiumMale monthly premium
16Auto-Owners$771$64
16Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,267$106
16Pioneer State Mutual$1,403$117
16Geico$1,487$124
16Michigan Farm Bureau$1,713$143
16Frankenmuth Insurance$2,062$172
16Travelers$2,583$215
16Progressive$3,092$258
16State Farm$5,008$417
17Auto-Owners$747$62
17Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,198$100
17Pioneer State Mutual$1,325$110
17Geico$1,487$124
17Michigan Farm Bureau$1,640$137
17Frankenmuth Insurance$1,928$161
17Travelers$2,572$214
17Progressive$2,686$224
17State Farm$4,388$366
18Auto-Owners$707$59
18Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,087$91
18Geico$1,171$98
18Pioneer State Mutual$1,239$103
18Michigan Farm Bureau$1,566$131
18Frankenmuth Insurance$1,786$149
18Travelers$2,242$187
18Progressive$2,416$201
18State Farm$3,799$317
19Auto-Owners$659$55
19Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,013$84
19Geico$1,071$89
19Pioneer State Mutual$1,164$97
19Progressive$1,182$99
19Michigan Farm Bureau$1,399$117
19Frankenmuth Insurance$1,613$134
19Travelers$1,787$149
19State Farm$3,253$271
20Auto-Owners$628$52
20Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$948$79
20Geico$975$81
20Pioneer State Mutual$1,108$92
20Progressive$1,123$94
20Michigan Farm Bureau$1,343$112
20Frankenmuth Insurance$1,510$126
20Travelers$1,762$147
20State Farm$2,903$242
21Auto-Owners$576$48
21Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$756$63
21Geico$764$64
21Travelers$776$65
21Progressive$1,026$86
21Pioneer State Mutual$1,041$87
21Frankenmuth Insurance$1,219$102
21Michigan Farm Bureau$1,242$104
21State Farm$2,376$198
22Auto-Owners$547$46
22Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$702$59
22Geico$731$61
22Travelers$776$65
22Progressive$982$82
22Pioneer State Mutual$1,005$84
22Frankenmuth Insurance$1,151$96
22Michigan Farm Bureau$1,203$100
22State Farm$2,166$181
23Auto-Owners$520$43
23Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$666$56
23Geico$696$58
23Travelers$776$65
23Progressive$904$75
23Pioneer State Mutual$970$81
23Frankenmuth Insurance$1,072$89
23Michigan Farm Bureau$1,126$94
23State Farm$1,953$163
24Auto-Owners$495$41
24Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$651$54
24Geico$695$58
24Travelers$776$65
24Progressive$863$72
24Pioneer State Mutual$957$80
24Frankenmuth Insurance$1,005$84
24Michigan Farm Bureau$1,093$91
24State Farm$1,784$149
25Travelers$435$36
25Auto-Owners$474$40
25Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$508$42
25Geico$620$52
25Pioneer State Mutual$662$55
25Progressive$785$65
25Frankenmuth Insurance$852$71
25Michigan Farm Bureau$1,024$85
25State Farm$1,631$136
30Travelers$378$32
30Auto-Owners$425$35
30Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$485$40
30Pioneer State Mutual$580$48
30Geico$620$52
30Progressive$763$64
30Frankenmuth Insurance$798$67
30Michigan Farm Bureau$884$74
30State Farm$1,444$120
35Travelers$378$32
35Auto-Owners$440$37
35Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$500$42
35Pioneer State Mutual$578$48
35Geico$620$52
35Frankenmuth Insurance$768$64
35Progressive$768$64
35Michigan Farm Bureau$844$70
35State Farm$1,386$116
40Travelers$378$32
40Auto-Owners$469$39
40Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$510$43
40Pioneer State Mutual$591$49
40Geico$620$52
40Frankenmuth Insurance$715$60
40Progressive$789$66
40Michigan Farm Bureau$827$69
40State Farm$1,398$117
45Travelers$338$28
45Auto-Owners$489$41
45Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$511$43
45Pioneer State Mutual$589$49
45Geico$620$52
45Frankenmuth Insurance$683$57
45Progressive$786$66
45Michigan Farm Bureau$804$67
45State Farm$1,396$116
50Travelers$308$26
50Auto-Owners$513$43
50Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$515$43
50Pioneer State Mutual$610$51
50Geico$618$52
50Frankenmuth Insurance$656$55
50Michigan Farm Bureau$768$64
50Progressive$770$64
50State Farm$1,373$114
55Travelers$308$26
55Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$526$44
55Auto-Owners$529$44
55Pioneer State Mutual$596$50
55Frankenmuth Insurance$609$51
55Geico$618$52
55Michigan Farm Bureau$731$61
55Progressive$745$62
55State Farm$1,314$110
60Travelers$311$26
60Auto-Owners$526$44
60Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$562$47
60Frankenmuth Insurance$568$47
60Pioneer State Mutual$594$50
60Geico$628$52
60Progressive$733$61
60Michigan Farm Bureau$754$63
60State Farm$1,279$107
65Travelers$300$25
65Auto-Owners$553$46
65Frankenmuth Insurance$593$49
65Pioneer State Mutual$617$51
65Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$623$52
65Geico$628$52
65Progressive$782$65
65Michigan Farm Bureau$784$65
65State Farm$1,274$106
70Travelers$333$28
70Auto-Owners$608$51
70Pioneer State Mutual$642$54
70Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$668$56
70Frankenmuth Insurance$674$56
70Progressive$795$66
70Michigan Farm Bureau$809$67
70Geico$1,039$87
70State Farm$1,309$109
75Travelers$477$40
75Pioneer State Mutual$666$56
75Auto-Owners$698$58
75Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$731$61
75Frankenmuth Insurance$784$65
75Michigan Farm Bureau$850$71
75Progressive$853$71
75Geico$1,077$90
75State Farm$1,449$121
16USAA$1,057$88
17USAA$728$61
18USAA$613$51
19USAA$535$45
20USAA$494$41
21USAA$419$35
22USAA$399$33
23USAA$384$32
24USAA$373$31
25USAA$355$30
30USAA$325$27
35USAA$321$27
40USAA$320$27
45USAA$322$27
50USAA$319$27
55USAA$323$27
60USAA$324$27
65USAA$334$28
70USAA$350$29
75USAA$365$30
AgeCompanyFemale annual premiumFemale monthly premium
16Auto-Owners$771$64
16Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,267$106
16Pioneer State Mutual$1,403$117
16Geico$1,487$124
16Michigan Farm Bureau$1,713$143
16Frankenmuth Insurance$2,062$172
16Travelers$2,583$215
16Progressive$3,092$258
16State Farm$5,008$417
17Auto-Owners$747$62
17Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,198$100
17Pioneer State Mutual$1,325$110
17Geico$1,487$124
17Michigan Farm Bureau$1,640$137
17Frankenmuth Insurance$1,928$161
17Travelers$2,572$214
17Progressive$2,686$224
17State Farm$4,388$366
18Auto-Owners$707$59
18Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,087$91
18Geico$1,171$98
18Pioneer State Mutual$1,239$103
18Michigan Farm Bureau$1,566$131
18Frankenmuth Insurance$1,786$149
18Travelers$2,242$187
18Progressive$2,416$201
18State Farm$3,799$317
19Auto-Owners$659$55
19Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$1,013$84
19Geico$1,071$89
19Pioneer State Mutual$1,164$97
19Progressive$1,182$99
19Michigan Farm Bureau$1,399$117
19Frankenmuth Insurance$1,613$134
19Travelers$1,787$149
19State Farm$3,253$271
20Auto-Owners$628$52
20Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$948$79
20Geico$975$81
20Pioneer State Mutual$1,108$92
20Progressive$1,123$94
20Michigan Farm Bureau$1,343$112
20Frankenmuth Insurance$1,510$126
20Travelers$1,762$147
20State Farm$2,903$242
21Auto-Owners$576$48
21Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$756$63
21Geico$764$64
21Travelers$776$65
21Progressive$1,026$86
21Pioneer State Mutual$1,041$87
21Frankenmuth Insurance$1,219$102
21Michigan Farm Bureau$1,242$104
21State Farm$2,376$198
22Auto-Owners$547$46
22Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$702$59
22Geico$731$61
22Travelers$776$65
22Progressive$982$82
22Pioneer State Mutual$1,005$84
22Frankenmuth Insurance$1,151$96
22Michigan Farm Bureau$1,203$100
22State Farm$2,166$181
23Auto-Owners$520$43
23Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$666$56
23Geico$696$58
23Travelers$776$65
23Progressive$904$75
23Pioneer State Mutual$970$81
23Frankenmuth Insurance$1,072$89
23Michigan Farm Bureau$1,126$94
23State Farm$1,953$163
24Auto-Owners$495$41
24Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$651$54
24Geico$695$58
24Travelers$776$65
24Progressive$863$72
24Pioneer State Mutual$957$80
24Frankenmuth Insurance$1,005$84
24Michigan Farm Bureau$1,093$91
24State Farm$1,784$149
25Travelers$435$36
25Auto-Owners$474$40
25Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$508$42
25Geico$620$52
25Pioneer State Mutual$662$55
25Progressive$785$65
25Frankenmuth Insurance$852$71
25Michigan Farm Bureau$1,024$85
25State Farm$1,631$136
30Travelers$378$32
30Auto-Owners$425$35
30Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$485$40
30Pioneer State Mutual$580$48
30Geico$620$52
30Progressive$763$64
30Frankenmuth Insurance$798$67
30Michigan Farm Bureau$884$74
30State Farm$1,444$120
35Travelers$378$32
35Auto-Owners$440$37
35Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$500$42
35Pioneer State Mutual$578$48
35Geico$620$52
35Frankenmuth Insurance$768$64
35Progressive$768$64
35Michigan Farm Bureau$844$70
35State Farm$1,386$116
40Travelers$378$32
40Auto-Owners$469$39
40Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$510$43
40Pioneer State Mutual$591$49
40Geico$620$52
40Frankenmuth Insurance$715$60
40Progressive$789$66
40Michigan Farm Bureau$827$69
40State Farm$1,398$117
45Travelers$338$28
45Auto-Owners$489$41
45Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$511$43
45Pioneer State Mutual$589$49
45Geico$620$52
45Frankenmuth Insurance$683$57
45Progressive$786$66
45Michigan Farm Bureau$804$67
45State Farm$1,396$116
50Travelers$308$26
50Auto-Owners$513$43
50Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$515$43
50Pioneer State Mutual$610$51
50Geico$618$52
50Frankenmuth Insurance$656$55
50Michigan Farm Bureau$768$64
50Progressive$770$64
50State Farm$1,373$114
55Travelers$308$26
55Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$526$44
55Auto-Owners$529$44
55Pioneer State Mutual$596$50
55Frankenmuth Insurance$609$51
55Geico$618$52
55Michigan Farm Bureau$731$61
55Progressive$745$62
55State Farm$1,314$110
60Travelers$311$26
60Auto-Owners$526$44
60Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$562$47
60Frankenmuth Insurance$568$47
60Pioneer State Mutual$594$50
60Geico$628$52
60Progressive$733$61
60Michigan Farm Bureau$754$63
60State Farm$1,279$107
65Travelers$300$25
65Auto-Owners$553$46
65Frankenmuth Insurance$593$49
65Pioneer State Mutual$617$51
65Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$623$52
65Geico$628$52
65Progressive$782$65
65Michigan Farm Bureau$784$65
65State Farm$1,274$106
70Travelers$333$28
70Auto-Owners$608$51
70Pioneer State Mutual$642$54
70Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$668$56
70Frankenmuth Insurance$674$56
70Progressive$795$66
70Michigan Farm Bureau$809$67
70Geico$1,039$87
70State Farm$1,309$109
75Travelers$477$40
75Pioneer State Mutual$666$56
75Auto-Owners$698$58
75Auto Club Group - ACG (AAA)$731$61
75Frankenmuth Insurance$784$65
75Michigan Farm Bureau$850$71
75Progressive$853$71
75Geico$1,077$90
75State Farm$1,449$121
16USAA$1,057$88
17USAA$728$61
18USAA$613$51
19USAA$535$45
20USAA$494$41
21USAA$419$35
22USAA$399$33
23USAA$384$32
24USAA$373$31
25USAA$355$30
30USAA$325$27
35USAA$321$27
40USAA$320$27
45USAA$322$27
50USAA$319$27
55USAA$323$27
60USAA$324$27
65USAA$334$28
70USAA$350$29
75USAA$365$30

Michigan minimum coverage cost by city

Ann Arbor drivers pay the least for minimum coverage in Michigan at $582. However, Detroit pay the most at $994.

Car insurance rates vary by city. For example, drivers in larger cities with a high traffic volume or vehicle theft rate pay higher rates.

The table below shows average minimum coverage rates for cities in Michigan.

CityAverage annual premiumAverage monthly premium
Ann Arbor$582$49
Grand Rapids$596$50
Lansing$668$56
Warren$750$63
Troy$774$65
Sterling Heights$792$66
Livonia$860$72
Dearborn$960$80
Westland$962$80
Detroit$994$83

Optional car insurance coverage in Michigan

Michigan requires drivers to carry car insurance to pay for injuries and damages caused to others. However, drivers don't have to carry coverage for their vehicle unless required by a loan or lease.

Drivers may choose optional coverages such as:

  • Collision. Collision coverage pays for damages to your vehicle if you cause an accident.
  • Comprehensive. This coverage pays for damages to your car unrelated to an accident, such as fire, flood, falling debris, and hail.
  • Rental car coverage. This pays for a rental car if your vehicle is being repaired for a covered claim and usually has time and cost limits.
  • Roadside assistance. If you run out of gas, need a tire changed, or have a dead battery roadside assistance will send someone to help.
  • Gap. Gap coverage pays the difference between what you owe on a car loan and the vehicle's value.

Insurance.com commissioned state minimum car insurance rates from Quadrant Information Systems based on a 40-year-old driver with good credit and a clean driving history, driving a 2023 Honda Accord LX. Rates are based on all coverages required by law at minimum coverage limits. Rates were also fielded for various additional age groups. State laws were gathered from state DMV and insurance department websites.

Michigan car insurance laws and requirements: FAQs

Is it mandatory to have car insurance in Michigan?

Yes, Michigan requires that you carry at least the minimum mandatory coverage. Necessary coverage includes PIP and Property Protection $250,000.

Will my bare minimum car insurance cover me in another state?

Yes, your car insurance covers claims in another state, even if the minimums are higher in the other state.

What happens if I drive without car insurance in Michigan?

If you're caught driving without car insurance in Michigan, you may face fines, a driver's license suspension, having your vehicle impounded, and increased car insurance rates. Additionally, you may face jail time, especially for multiple violations.

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