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Car insurance in Maine

Maine is a at-fault state with a minimum liability requirement of50/100/25. Here's what that means, what it costs, and what to check before you buy.

Minimum coverage50/100/25
Fault systemAt-fault
Uninsured motoristRequired
RegulatorMaine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), under the Department of the Secretary of State

What the minimums actually mean

$50,000 per injured person, $100,000 total per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage (or a $125,000 combined single limit), plus mandatory $2,000-per-person medical payments coverage.

Both UM and UIM are mandatory, at 50/100 - matching the bodily-injury liability limits.

Estimated cost

Illustrative estimate: roughly $420/year for minimum coverage - among the cheapest in the nation.

Why this is a range, not a quote

Rates depend heavily on your driving record, exact ZIP code, vehicle, and the insurer's own pricing model — two neighbors can legally pay very different amounts for the same coverage. Use ourcost calculator for a figure based on your own details, orget matched with carriers directly.

SR-22 & high-risk filings

Typically required after a DUI, driving uninsured or unlicensed, or multiple violations.

Local conditions worth knowing

Maine has a well-documented high rate of deer and moose vehicle collisions on rural, wooded roads, a genuine comprehensive-coverage risk tied to the state's geography.

Frequently asked

What is the minimum car insurance requirement in Maine?
Maine requires liability limits of at least 50/100/25. $50,000 per injured person, $100,000 total per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage (or a $125,000 combined single limit), plus mandatory $2,000-per-person medical payments coverage.
Is Maine an at-fault or no-fault state?
Maine is an at-fault at-fault state for car insurance claims.
Do I need an SR-22 in Maine?
Typically required after a DUI, driving uninsured or unlicensed, or multiple violations.
Is uninsured motorist coverage required in Maine?
Both UM and UIM are mandatory, at 50/100 - matching the bodily-injury liability limits.

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