Question: I am visiting the USA for three months this summer and was wondering if I would need to purchase a policy for this brief time?

Answer: While it is unlikely you will be buying and registering a car for your brief visit if this is your plan you will need to purchase car insurance in the USA. If you are staying with friends or relatives it is unlikely you would have to purchase insurance for your visit, unless you wind up staying longer than your original plans called for.

If you are planning on renting a car we highly recommend you buy the optional car insurance coverage. Why get embroiled in an international lawsuit just to skip paying the relatively cheap rental car insurance.

Since we are not a lawyers, and don’t pretend to be, we recommend that you consult with an attorney before driving in the United States as licensing may also be an issue. If a lawyer is too costly you should call the Department of insurance for the state you will be visiting and just ask them.

Car insurance in the USA is a complicated issue as each state has their own specific requirements. We hope that we have at least put you on the right track. Thank you for visiting the site.