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New Jersey SR-22 & High-Risk Auto Insurance

New Jersey requires 35/70/25 liability coverage and is a no-fault state.

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New Jersey at a Glance

35/70/25

Minimum liability limits, in thousands of dollars (per person / per accident / property)

No-fault

Each driver's own policy pays their injuries first, whoever caused the crash

Required

PIP and Uninsured motorist coverage must be on every policy

Yes

A defensive driving course can reduce points on your record

Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026

Minimum Coverage Requirements in New Jersey

Drivers with DUI convictions, refusal to submit to breathalyzer testing, driving while suspended, or accumulating 12+ points in 2 years typically trigger SR-22 filing requirements through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The SR-22 certificate of financial responsibility confirms continuous coverage and must remain active for 3 years from the reinstatement date. Any lapse in coverage during the SR-22 period results in automatic license suspension and restarts the 3-year requirement.

Liability Insurance

New Jersey's minimum 15/30/5 liability limits are among the lowest in the nation and insufficient for most at-fault accidents. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission requires proof of liability coverage before reinstating a suspended license, and many non-standard carriers mandate higher-than-minimum limits for SR-22 policies.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

New Jersey operates as a choice no-fault state, requiring all drivers to carry PIP coverage for medical expenses regardless of fault. High-risk drivers should verify their SR-22 policy includes the required PIP level, as some non-standard carriers offer limited medical coverage that may not satisfy state requirements.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

New Jersey requires insurers to offer uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage at the same limits as liability, though drivers can reject it in writing.

SR-22 Certificate Filing

SR-22 is not insurance but a certificate filed by your insurer confirming you maintain continuous coverage meeting New Jersey's minimum requirements. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission requires SR-22 filing for DUI/DWI convictions, refusal charges, habitual offender designations, and serious moving violations.

Non-Standard Auto Insurance

Non-standard carriers specialize in insuring high-risk drivers with DUIs, suspensions, lapses, and SR-22 requirements when standard insurers decline coverage. Rate reduction typically begins 3–5 years after a major violation if you maintain continuous coverage without new incidents—shop annually as you near violation anniversary dates.

What Drivers Pay in New Jersey

$321–$395/mo

Typical monthly rate in New Jersey, drivers after a speeding ticket

Rate data: ValuePenguin and CarInsurance.com, 2026

What Affects Your Rate

  • Time since violation: rates decrease gradually after 3 years with clean record; major drops occur at 5- and 7-year marks
  • Point accumulation: New Jersey's point system adds surcharges at 6+ points; carriers factor points independently when pricing high-risk policies
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