California: car insurance by state
Minimum car insurance each state requires, whether the state is no-fault, and how shared fault affects an injury claim.
| Minimum liability (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage) | $30,000 / $60,000 / $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Other coverage you must carry | None beyond liability |
| Fault system | At-fault (the driver who caused it pays) |
| Shared-fault rule | Pure comparative: recovery reduced by your share of fault |
| Shared-fault law | Li v. Yellow Cab (1975) |
Limits rose from 15/30/5 on Jan. 1, 2025.
General information only, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. Exceptions can apply. Confirm with the state agency, the court or a licensed professional in California.
Also for California: Small claims limits in California
How we checked this
Liability limits were compared across two independent 50-state tables built from state insurance department filings; they agreed for every state. The shared-fault rule comes from a law-firm survey updated June 2026, with 2026 changes in Louisiana and New York confirmed separately. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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