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Here are some things you need to know about recent vehicle liability insurance changes:

On January 1, 2006, all insurance companies began reporting insurance status information to DMV for all private use vehicles.

As of July 1, 2006, law enforcement and court personnel have access to DMV records to verify that your California registered vehicle is currently insured.

Effective October l, 2006, DMV will suspend the registration of your vehicle if the liability insurance is cancelled, OR if your insurance company has not electronically provided evidence of insurance when you purchase and register your vehicle, OR if you provide DMV with false insurance information.

These changes provide you with increased assurance that fewer uninsured vehicles will be on California roadways.

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