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Is it a crime to drive without auto insurance in Maryland?

While I want to stop paying my expensive insurance premiums, I'm not willing to go to jail for it. Can I drive without car insurance in Maryland?

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Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“If you’re caught driving without
car insurance
in Maryland, you could be issued a misdemeanor citation. A conviction on a first offense can:
  • carry 5 points on your license
  • cost you a $1000 fine
  • land you up to one year in jail
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