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Official California financial-responsibility requirements

California sets minimum liability limits of 30/60/15 — $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident, and $15,000 for property damage. After a serious violation an SR-22 financial-responsibility filing is required, and California keeps it active for 3 years of continuous coverage.

Minimum liability

30/60/15

SR-22 required

Yes

Filing duration

3 years

FR-44 required

Responsible agency

California DMV ↗

Source: California DMV ↗ · full citations on the California state page.

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