Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

Uninsured Motorist
I was involved in a traffic accident a couple of months ago. The other party was at fault and his insurance company totalled my car and settled the claim for the blue book value. I chose to retain the vehicle which was later donated to charity. Now the DMV is requesting that I provide insurance info. At the time, my policy was not in effect, which I did not realise until I called my insurance and was told the policy had been cancelled. I immediately got insurance from another company, but it was two days after the accident. I now have another car, which is fully insured. My question is, what am I to do about the DMV form SR1A(E) which requires insurance information? What are the likely penalties? Should I provide DMV with proof that I took immediate steps to resolve the insurance situation - even if it was after the fact?

Asked on 5/21/03, 5:15 pm

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

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Re: Uninsured Motorist

Fill out the form truthfully and send it to the DMV. That is the best you can do.

Answered on 5/26/03, 3:54 am

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