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What is liability car insurance?
Liability car insurance in Nevada pays for other people’s injuries and property damage when you’re at fault in a crash. It can cover the other driver, their passengers, and damaged property. It doesn’t cover your own injuries or repairs to your car.[1]
Nevada requires liability insurance so drivers who cause crashes can help pay for the injuries and damage that result. A full-coverage policy includes your liability coverage along with collision and comprehensive coverage, which helps pay for damage to your own vehicle.
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Liability policies average $163/mo.
Cheapest liability car insurance in Nevada
Average car insurance costs in Nevada are $163 per month for liability coverage and $259 per month for full coverage, according to Insurify data.
Your rates depend on your age, driving history, credit history, ZIP code, and the amount of car insurance you buy. The table below shows the cheapest liability-only rates in Nevada.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote: Liability Only |
|---|---|
| Country Financial | $51 |
| State Farm | $75 |
| Just Pay-Per-Mile | $98 |
| USAA | $104 |
| Sun Coast | $136 |
| Mercury | $143 |
| Safeco | $156 |
| GEICO | $160 |
| Mendota | $161 |
| Allstate | $162 |
| Direct Auto | $168 |
| Root | $168 |
| Progressive | $176 |
| Trexis | $176 |
| Just Unlimited | $186 |
| Farmers | $208 |
| Liberty Mutual | $209 |
| Bristol West | $226 |
| Travelers | $248 |
| American Family | $255 |
Minimum liability car insurance requirements in Nevada
Car insurance laws in Nevada require a minimum of 25/50/20 coverage, which refers to the liability limits every registered vehicle must carry.
Bodily injury liability coverage pays up to $25,000 for one person’s injuries and up to $50,000 when a crash injures two or more people. Property damage liability coverage pays up to $20,000 toward vehicles or other property damaged in the crash.
If you rear-end another driver, your liability coverage can pay for their car repairs and medical bills. Your own repairs are a separate expense, and you generally need collision coverage to help pay for them.
Coverage Type | Nevada Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bodily injury liability | $25,000 per person/$50,000 per accident |
| Property damage liability | $20,000 per accident |
Is minimum liability coverage enough in Nevada?
Nevada’s minimum liability coverage meets Nevada car insurance requirements, but it may not provide enough financial protection for you. It only covers the other party’s injuries and damage when you cause a crash. Liability coverage won’t pay for vehicle theft, vandalism, damage by weather or fire, or if you hit something like a guardrail.
You’ll likely want more than state-minimum car insurance coverage if you:
Finance or lease your car: Nearly 29% of Nevada drivers finance their vehicles, and about 3% lease, according to Insurify data. Lenders usually require comprehensive and collision coverage in addition to liability insurance.
Want your own injuries covered: Medical payments coverage (MedPay) covers you and your passengers, regardless of who caused the crash.
Want protection from uninsured drivers: Uninsured motorist coverage is optional in Nevada, though insurers must offer uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage limits of at least 25/50.
Penalties for driving without liability insurance in Nevada
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) doesn’t allow a grace period. Just one day of driving without car insurance can get your registration suspended and trigger reinstatement fees.
The longer you go without insurance, and the more times it happens, the higher the penalties can be. A first offense can cost $250–$1,250. If you go more than 90 days without car insurance, you’ll need to maintain a Nevada SR-22 for three years. A third offense within five years can cost $750–$1,750 and lead to a driver’s license suspension of at least 30 days.
Driving without insurance is also a misdemeanor in Nevada. The fine ranges from $600 to $1,000, but the fine for a first violation can drop to $100 if you buy insurance before sentencing.[2]
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How to find cheap liability car insurance in Nevada
Nevada drivers can choose from more than 120 auto insurance companies. Comparing rates from several of the best insurers can help you find a lower price. Here are some other ways to find cheap coverage in the Silver State:
Look for a mature-driver discount. Nevada drivers aged 55 and older may qualify for a discount after completing an approved traffic safety course.
Reduce points on your driving record. An approved traffic safety course can remove three points from your Nevada driving record once every 12 months.
Improve your credit. Nevada insurers can consider your credit information when setting premiums. Drivers with poor credit pay an average of $188 per month for liability-only coverage, compared to $137 per month for drivers with excellent credit, according to Insurify data.
Compare rates every six months. Shop around for new quotes when your policy renews to see if another insurer offers a lower price.
Ask about multi-car discounts. You may pay less if you insure two or more vehicles with the same company.
Liability car insurance in Nevada FAQs
The answers below cover common questions about Nevada’s liability car insurance requirements.
How much is liability car insurance in Nevada?
Liability-only car insurance in Nevada averages $163 per month, according to Insurify data. Factors like your driving record, age, and ZIP code can influence your actual rate.
What is liability insurance in Nevada?
Liability insurance helps pay for other people’s injuries and property damage if you cause an accident. Nevada requires at least 25/50/20 in liability coverage, and you must keep proof of insurance in the car.
Is it cheaper to have liability insurance in Nevada?
Yes. Liability-only insurance usually costs less than full coverage in Nevada because it includes fewer protections. The trade-off is paying out of pocket to repair your car after a crash you cause.
What is SR-22 insurance in Nevada?
An SR-22 is a form an insurer files with the Nevada DMV as proof of active coverage. Nevada requires an SR-22 after an insurance lapse of 91 days or more, and you must maintain it for three years.
Sources
- Nevada Division of Insurance. "Automobile Insurance."
- Nevada Legislature. "NRS: Chapter 485 — Motor Vehicles: Insurance and Financial Responsibility."
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 250 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.
Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
- Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
- Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
- No additional coverage
- Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
- Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible
Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.
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