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Okay, so you’ve got a car. Maybe it’s a shiny new ride, maybe it’s a battle-scarred Subaru that’s survived more winters than a Seattle coffee shop. Either way, if you’re driving in Washington, you need car protection. Not just because it’s smart, but because it’s the law. Washington State doesn’t ask for much (except maybe a raincoat), but it does ask you to carry a minimum amount of car insurance. Here’s what you need to know about Washington auto insurance requirements when you’re getting a car policy quote<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Washington’s Minimum Car Insurance Requirements<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is to understand exactly what the leafy green state of Washington requires when it comes to your auto policy. Having coverage isn’t enough \u2014 that policy also needs to meet the requirements of the state authorities, also known as “state minimum car insurance.” And that involves two pieces \u2014 liability (for injuries\/deaths) and property damage coverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Liability Insurance Covers in Washington<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A liability policy is like your car’s invisible force field … but only for other people. If you cause an accident (oops), this part of your policy helps pay for the other person’s medical bills and car repairs. It does not cover your own injuries or car. You’re on your own there unless you get extra coverage (more on that in a sec). Basically, it’s the “I’m not a menace to society” part of your policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

State-Mandated Minimum Coverage Limits<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the bare minimum car insurance<\/a> that Washington says you need to drive legally: <\/p>\n\n\n\n