CT SB00808

Increases minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage requirements effective January 1, 2018: single person bodily injury from $20,000 to $25,000, multiple persons from $40,000 to $50,000, and property damage from $10,000 to $25,000.

Applies the same increased coverage minimums to operators and owners required to provide proof of financial responsibility due to traffic violations or suspended licenses under section 14-112(j).

Allows existing insurance policies and contracts in effect before January 1, 2018 that meet the prior minimum coverage amounts to continue without amendment until renewal, cancellation, termination, or modification.

Updates related insurance regulations in sections 38a-335 and 38a-336 to reference the new minimum coverage amounts for automobile liability insurance and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Updates driver's school licensing requirements in section 14-70 to reference the new minimum insurance coverage amounts for vehicles used by such schools.