Pennsylvania car insurance laws and requirements: What is changing in 2025

Q: Is it mandatory to have car insurance in Pennsylvania?

Yes , Pennsylvania requires that you carry at least the minimum mandatory coverage. Necessary coverage includes PIP $5,000.

Q: 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.

Pennsylvania car insurance laws

Pennsylvania requires that drivers carry at least 15/30/5.

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, Pennsylvania drivers should consider increasing liability limits and adding coverage, such as collision and comprehensive.

Pennsylvania car insurance requirements

Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania liability minimums are 15/30/5.

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.

Pennsylvania PIP requirements are $5,000.

The average cost of a minimum coverage policy is $375. However, Travelers has the lowest minimum car insurance rates, averaging $243.

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

Company	Average annual premium	Average monthly premium
Travelers	$243	$20
Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
Erie Insurance	$263	$22
Westfield Insurance	$279	$23
Nationwide	$350	$29
Geico	$355	$30
State Farm	$447	$37
Progressive	$556	$46
Allstate	$705	$59
USAA	$305	$25

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Pennsylvania car insurance cost for minimum coverage limits

On average, state minimum car insurance costs $375. Car insurance rates for minimum coverage vary by company and driver. The table below shows average rates for drivers with minimum coverage in Pennsylvania.

The cheapest company for minimum coverage in Pennsylvania is Travelers at an average rate of $243 annually.

State minimum coverage limit	15/30/5
Average annual premium	$375
Average monthly premium	$31

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Are the Pennsylvania minimum coverage requirements changing in 2025?

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

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

Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania minimum car insurance enough?

It may not be. Even a moderately serious accident could exceed the state minimum limits of 15/30/5, 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 Pennsylvania?

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.

Pennsylvania penalties for driving without car insurance

Since Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania car insurance has penalties including those listed below. Keep in mind that repeated infractions have more severe penalties, such as jail time.

Fines	$300
Other penalties	License and registration suspension
Jail time	No

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Pennsylvania 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. Travelers has the best rates for teens with minimum coverage averaging $759. Travelers offers the cheapest coverage for adults at $242.

Male

Male
Female

Age	Company	Male annual premium	Male monthly premium
16	Erie Insurance	$896	$75
16	Travelers	$1,035	$86
16	Donegal Insurance	$1,066	$89
16	Westfield Insurance	$1,075	$90
16	Geico	$1,330	$111
16	State Farm	$1,824	$152
16	Nationwide	$1,848	$154
16	Progressive	$2,384	$199
16	Allstate	$3,177	$265
17	Travelers	$824	$69
17	Erie Insurance	$840	$70
17	Westfield Insurance	$843	$70
17	Geico	$1,004	$84
17	Donegal Insurance	$1,066	$89
17	State Farm	$1,577	$131
17	Nationwide	$1,761	$147
17	Progressive	$1,912	$159
17	Allstate	$2,500	$208
18	Travelers	$657	$55
18	Erie Insurance	$710	$59
18	Westfield Insurance	$766	$64
18	Geico	$869	$72
18	Donegal Insurance	$1,008	$84
18	State Farm	$1,367	$114
18	Nationwide	$1,443	$120
18	Progressive	$1,579	$132
18	Allstate	$1,893	$158
19	Travelers	$522	$44
19	Erie Insurance	$600	$50
19	Westfield Insurance	$633	$53
19	Geico	$675	$56
19	Donegal Insurance	$768	$64
19	Nationwide	$1,046	$87
19	State Farm	$1,157	$96
19	Progressive	$1,256	$105
19	Allstate	$1,390	$116
20	Travelers	$460	$38
20	Westfield Insurance	$560	$47
20	Erie Insurance	$563	$47
20	Geico	$610	$51
20	Donegal Insurance	$667	$56
20	Nationwide	$924	$77
20	State Farm	$1,013	$84
20	Progressive	$1,107	$92
20	Allstate	$1,250	$104
21	Travelers	$344	$29
21	Erie Insurance	$480	$40
21	Westfield Insurance	$501	$42
21	Donegal Insurance	$544	$45
21	Geico	$554	$46
21	Nationwide	$630	$53
21	State Farm	$849	$71
21	Progressive	$952	$79
21	Allstate	$1,047	$87
22	Travelers	$312	$26
22	Erie Insurance	$436	$36
22	Westfield Insurance	$455	$38
22	Geico	$508	$42
22	Donegal Insurance	$539	$45
22	Nationwide	$549	$46
22	State Farm	$763	$64
22	Progressive	$875	$73
22	Allstate	$938	$78
23	Travelers	$289	$24
23	Erie Insurance	$418	$35
23	Westfield Insurance	$418	$35
23	Geico	$483	$40
23	Nationwide	$506	$42
23	Donegal Insurance	$525	$44
23	State Farm	$673	$56
23	Progressive	$789	$66
23	Allstate	$890	$74
24	Travelers	$277	$23
24	Erie Insurance	$352	$29
24	Westfield Insurance	$389	$32
24	Geico	$455	$38
24	Nationwide	$472	$39
24	Donegal Insurance	$519	$43
24	State Farm	$608	$51
24	Progressive	$737	$61
24	Allstate	$851	$71
25	Travelers	$253	$21
25	Donegal Insurance	$317	$26
25	Erie Insurance	$338	$28
25	Westfield Insurance	$360	$30
25	Nationwide	$416	$35
25	Geico	$430	$36
25	State Farm	$522	$44
25	Progressive	$637	$53
25	Allstate	$790	$66
30	Travelers	$246	$21
30	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
30	Erie Insurance	$291	$24
30	Westfield Insurance	$302	$25
30	Geico	$368	$31
30	Nationwide	$371	$31
30	State Farm	$456	$38
30	Progressive	$577	$48
30	Allstate	$716	$60
35	Travelers	$247	$21
35	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
35	Erie Insurance	$274	$23
35	Westfield Insurance	$284	$24
35	Geico	$351	$29
35	Nationwide	$358	$30
35	State Farm	$447	$37
35	Progressive	$562	$47
35	Allstate	$711	$59
40	Travelers	$243	$20
40	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
40	Erie Insurance	$263	$22
40	Westfield Insurance	$279	$23
40	Nationwide	$350	$29
40	Geico	$355	$30
40	State Farm	$447	$37
40	Progressive	$556	$46
40	Allstate	$705	$59
45	Travelers	$242	$20
45	Erie Insurance	$251	$21
45	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
45	Westfield Insurance	$276	$23
45	Nationwide	$340	$28
45	Geico	$353	$29
45	State Farm	$444	$37
45	Progressive	$555	$46
45	Allstate	$693	$58
50	Donegal Insurance	$235	$20
50	Travelers	$240	$20
50	Erie Insurance	$244	$20
50	Westfield Insurance	$274	$23
50	Nationwide	$331	$28
50	Geico	$360	$30
50	State Farm	$436	$36
50	Progressive	$533	$44
50	Allstate	$671	$56
55	Travelers	$233	$19
55	Donegal Insurance	$235	$20
55	Erie Insurance	$235	$20
55	Westfield Insurance	$270	$23
55	Nationwide	$316	$26
55	Geico	$355	$30
55	State Farm	$424	$35
55	Progressive	$528	$44
55	Allstate	$649	$54
60	Travelers	$234	$20
60	Donegal Insurance	$235	$20
60	Erie Insurance	$236	$20
60	Westfield Insurance	$270	$23
60	Nationwide	$312	$26
60	Geico	$352	$29
60	State Farm	$412	$34
60	Progressive	$532	$44
60	Allstate	$663	$55
65	Donegal Insurance	$189	$16
65	Travelers	$244	$20
65	Erie Insurance	$246	$21
65	Westfield Insurance	$276	$23
65	Nationwide	$315	$26
65	Geico	$352	$29
65	State Farm	$411	$34
65	Progressive	$556	$46
65	Allstate	$678	$57
70	Travelers	$259	$22
70	Erie Insurance	$267	$22
70	Donegal Insurance	$275	$23
70	Westfield Insurance	$296	$25
70	Nationwide	$333	$28
70	Geico	$374	$31
70	State Farm	$434	$36
70	Progressive	$599	$50
70	Allstate	$745	$62
75	Travelers	$286	$24
75	Erie Insurance	$306	$26
75	Westfield Insurance	$348	$29
75	Donegal Insurance	$363	$30
75	Nationwide	$370	$31
75	Geico	$445	$37
75	State Farm	$486	$41
75	Progressive	$709	$59
75	Allstate	$869	$72
16	USAA	$1,810	$151
17	USAA	$1,000	$83
18	USAA	$728	$61
19	USAA	$567	$47
20	USAA	$521	$43
21	USAA	$472	$39
22	USAA	$451	$38
23	USAA	$428	$36
24	USAA	$397	$33
25	USAA	$382	$32
30	USAA	$316	$26
35	USAA	$309	$26
40	USAA	$305	$25
45	USAA	$297	$25
50	USAA	$291	$24
55	USAA	$287	$24
60	USAA	$291	$24
65	USAA	$307	$26
70	USAA	$341	$28
75	USAA	$392	$33

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Age	Company	Female annual premium	Female monthly premium
16	Erie Insurance	$896	$75
16	Travelers	$1,035	$86
16	Donegal Insurance	$1,066	$89
16	Westfield Insurance	$1,075	$90
16	Geico	$1,330	$111
16	State Farm	$1,818	$152
16	Nationwide	$1,848	$154
16	Progressive	$2,378	$198
16	Allstate	$3,170	$264
17	Travelers	$824	$69
17	Erie Insurance	$840	$70
17	Westfield Insurance	$843	$70
17	Geico	$1,004	$84
17	Donegal Insurance	$1,066	$89
17	State Farm	$1,576	$131
17	Nationwide	$1,752	$146
17	Progressive	$1,906	$159
17	Allstate	$2,489	$207
18	Travelers	$657	$55
18	Erie Insurance	$710	$59
18	Westfield Insurance	$766	$64
18	Geico	$869	$72
18	Donegal Insurance	$992	$83
18	State Farm	$1,364	$114
18	Nationwide	$1,436	$120
18	Progressive	$1,575	$131
18	Allstate	$1,884	$157
19	Travelers	$522	$44
19	Erie Insurance	$598	$50
19	Westfield Insurance	$633	$53
19	Geico	$675	$56
19	Donegal Insurance	$758	$63
19	Nationwide	$1,042	$87
19	State Farm	$1,142	$95
19	Progressive	$1,253	$104
19	Allstate	$1,387	$116
20	Travelers	$460	$38
20	Westfield Insurance	$560	$47
20	Erie Insurance	$561	$47
20	Geico	$610	$51
20	Donegal Insurance	$661	$55
20	Nationwide	$920	$77
20	State Farm	$1,000	$83
20	Progressive	$1,104	$92
20	Allstate	$1,247	$104
21	Travelers	$344	$29
21	Erie Insurance	$479	$40
21	Westfield Insurance	$501	$42
21	Donegal Insurance	$539	$45
21	Geico	$554	$46
21	Nationwide	$630	$53
21	State Farm	$843	$70
21	Progressive	$950	$79
21	Allstate	$1,046	$87
22	Travelers	$312	$26
22	Erie Insurance	$435	$36
22	Westfield Insurance	$455	$38
22	Geico	$507	$42
22	Donegal Insurance	$525	$44
22	Nationwide	$549	$46
22	State Farm	$757	$63
22	Progressive	$871	$73
22	Allstate	$935	$78
23	Travelers	$289	$24
23	Erie Insurance	$418	$35
23	Westfield Insurance	$418	$35
23	Geico	$482	$40
23	Nationwide	$506	$42
23	Donegal Insurance	$519	$43
23	State Farm	$669	$56
23	Progressive	$786	$66
23	Allstate	$888	$74
24	Travelers	$277	$23
24	Erie Insurance	$352	$29
24	Westfield Insurance	$389	$32
24	Geico	$455	$38
24	Nationwide	$472	$39
24	Donegal Insurance	$519	$43
24	State Farm	$605	$50
24	Progressive	$734	$61
24	Allstate	$848	$71
25	Travelers	$253	$21
25	Donegal Insurance	$317	$26
25	Erie Insurance	$338	$28
25	Westfield Insurance	$357	$30
25	Nationwide	$416	$35
25	Geico	$430	$36
25	State Farm	$522	$44
25	Progressive	$636	$53
25	Allstate	$790	$66
30	Travelers	$246	$21
30	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
30	Erie Insurance	$291	$24
30	Westfield Insurance	$302	$25
30	Geico	$367	$31
30	Nationwide	$371	$31
30	State Farm	$456	$38
30	Progressive	$576	$48
30	Allstate	$715	$60
35	Travelers	$247	$21
35	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
35	Erie Insurance	$274	$23
35	Westfield Insurance	$284	$24
35	Geico	$350	$29
35	Nationwide	$358	$30
35	State Farm	$447	$37
35	Progressive	$561	$47
35	Allstate	$711	$59
40	Travelers	$243	$20
40	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
40	Erie Insurance	$263	$22
40	Westfield Insurance	$279	$23
40	Nationwide	$350	$29
40	Geico	$355	$30
40	State Farm	$447	$37
40	Progressive	$556	$46
40	Allstate	$705	$59
45	Travelers	$242	$20
45	Erie Insurance	$251	$21
45	Donegal Insurance	$252	$21
45	Westfield Insurance	$276	$23
45	Nationwide	$340	$28
45	Geico	$354	$30
45	State Farm	$444	$37
45	Progressive	$555	$46
45	Allstate	$693	$58
50	Donegal Insurance	$235	$20
50	Travelers	$240	$20
50	Erie Insurance	$244	$20
50	Westfield Insurance	$274	$23
50	Nationwide	$331	$28
50	Geico	$360	$30
50	State Farm	$436	$36
50	Progressive	$533	$44
50	Allstate	$671	$56
55	Travelers	$233	$19
55	Donegal Insurance	$235	$20
55	Erie Insurance	$235	$20
55	Westfield Insurance	$270	$23
55	Nationwide	$316	$26
55	Geico	$355	$30
55	State Farm	$424	$35
55	Progressive	$528	$44
55	Allstate	$649	$54
60	Travelers	$234	$20
60	Donegal Insurance	$235	$20
60	Erie Insurance	$236	$20
60	Westfield Insurance	$270	$23
60	Nationwide	$312	$26
60	Geico	$352	$29
60	State Farm	$412	$34
60	Progressive	$532	$44
60	Allstate	$664	$55
65	Donegal Insurance	$189	$16
65	Travelers	$244	$20
65	Erie Insurance	$246	$21
65	Westfield Insurance	$276	$23
65	Nationwide	$315	$26
65	Geico	$352	$29
65	State Farm	$411	$34
65	Progressive	$557	$46
65	Allstate	$678	$57
70	Travelers	$259	$22
70	Erie Insurance	$267	$22
70	Donegal Insurance	$275	$23
70	Westfield Insurance	$296	$25
70	Nationwide	$333	$28
70	Geico	$374	$31
70	State Farm	$434	$36
70	Progressive	$599	$50
70	Allstate	$746	$62
75	Travelers	$286	$24
75	Erie Insurance	$306	$26
75	Westfield Insurance	$348	$29
75	Donegal Insurance	$363	$30
75	Nationwide	$370	$31
75	Geico	$444	$37
75	State Farm	$485	$40
75	Progressive	$709	$59
75	Allstate	$869	$72
16	USAA	$1,810	$151
17	USAA	$1,000	$83
18	USAA	$728	$61
19	USAA	$567	$47
20	USAA	$521	$43
21	USAA	$472	$39
22	USAA	$451	$38
23	USAA	$428	$36
24	USAA	$397	$33
25	USAA	$382	$32
30	USAA	$316	$26
35	USAA	$309	$26
40	USAA	$305	$25
45	USAA	$297	$25
50	USAA	$291	$24
55	USAA	$287	$24
60	USAA	$291	$24
65	USAA	$307	$26
70	USAA	$341	$28
75	USAA	$392	$33

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Pennsylvania minimum coverage cost by city

Harrisburg drivers pay the least for minimum coverage in Pennsylvania at $385. However, Philadelphia pay the most at $648.

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 Pennsylvania.

City	Average annual premium	Average monthly premium
Harrisburg	$385	$32
York	$387	$32
Lancaster	$422	$35
Scranton	$423	$35
Reading	$424	$35
Bethlehem	$425	$35
Pittsburgh	$429	$36
Erie	$433	$36
Allentown	$465	$39
Philadelphia	$648	$54

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Optional car insurance coverage in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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.

Methodology

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.

Pennsylvania car insurance laws and requirements: FAQs

Is it mandatory to have car insurance in Pennsylvania?

Yes, Pennsylvania requires that you carry at least the minimum mandatory coverage. Necessary coverage includes PIP $5,000.

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 Pennsylvania?

If you're caught driving without car insurance in Pennsylvania, 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.