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RV/ATV insurance (also known as
recreational Insurance) is insurance purchased for
RV's, Camper's, ATV's and other types of recreational vehicles. Its primary use is to provide protection
against losses incurred as a result of traffic accidents and against liability
that could be incurred in an accident.
In the United States, RV/ATV insurance covering liability for injuries and
property damage done to others is compulsory in most states, though enforcement
of the requirement varies from state to state. The state of New Hampshire, for
example, does not require motorists to carry liability insurance (the ballpark
model), while in Virginia residents must pay the state a $500 annual fee per
vehicle if they choose not to buy liability insurance.
Penalties for not
purchasing auto insurance vary by state, but often involve a substantial fine,
license and/or registration suspension or revocation, as well as possible jail
time in some states. Usually, the minimum required by law is third party
insurance to protect third parties against the financial consequences of loss,
damage or injury caused by a vehicle.

Some states, such as North Carolina, require that a driver hold liability
insurance before a license can be issued.
Arizona Department of Transportation Research Project Manager John Semmens has
recommended that car insurers issue license plates, and that they be held
responsible for the full cost of injuries and property damages caused by their
licensees under the Disneyland model. Plates would expire at the end of the
insurance coverage period, and licensees would need to return their plates to
their insurance office to receive a refund on their premiums. Vehicles driving
without insurance would thus be easy to spot because they would not have license
plates, or the plates would be past the marked expiration date.
RV/ATV insurance
protects you against financial loss if you have an accident. It
is a contract between you and the insurance company. You agree
to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay your
losses as defined in your policy. Auto insurance provides
property, liability and medical coverage:
- Property
coverage pays for damage to or theft of your car.
- Liability
coverage pays for your legal responsibility to others for
bodily injury or property damage.
- Medical
coverage pays for the cost of treating injuries,
rehabilitation and sometimes lost wages and funeral
expenses.
An RV/ATV
insurance policy comprises six kinds of coverage. Most
countries require you to buy some, but not all, of these coverages. If you're financing a car, your lender may also
have requirements. Most auto policies are for six months to
a year.
In the United States, your insurance company should notify
you by mail when it’s time to renew the policy and to pay
your premium.

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