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Why do so many people drive without auto insurance?

I was rear-ended and the driver who hit me didn't have car insurance. I live in Florida, where car insurance is legally required. Why wasn't the driver covered?

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Emily Richey · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Although there are many reasons why a person might avoid buying
car insurance
, the main reason is the cost.
Car insurance can be expensive. If a person has to choose between paying rent and paying for insurance, the rent usually wins out.
Even though it’s illegal to drive without insurance in most states, many drivers assume that the money they can save by not having car insurance outweighs the risk of an accident.
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