Reader’s Question:

I live in Brockton, Massachusetts. Last week, my roommate got involved in a bender fender. He does not have auto insurance so he just paid for the damage and both parties agreed not report it to the police. If this happens again and this time a law enforcement officer was called to the scene, would there be a punishment even if it’s a bender fender?

Chelsea

Brockton, MA

Yes, there would be a punishment.

Regardless if you are involved in a bender fender or in a serious vehicular accident that doesn’t change the fact that you are driving without car insurance, which you are not supposed to do in the first place.

Let me just tell you, it is required by the law that all cars operated in Massachusetts be insured. If you drive around without auto insurance and you were caught by a police officer then you’re up to bigger problems. Not only will you be asked to pay for $500 fine you could also go to jail for not more than 12 months plus your driver’s license can also be suspended.

Tell your roommate to get auto insurance ASAP. I would recommend using this website to get the different car insurance rates in Brockton, Massachusetts.

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