I received a notice that my plates and registration were suspended. Why?

A suspension could have been generated for one of several reasons:

  • MVD has not received proof of Arizona insurance.
  • There was a lapse in insurance coverage.
  • There was an accident case opened.
  • A newly registered vehicle may not have been on system when insurance information was received.
  • There was a VIN (vehicle identification number) error, either entered into the system incorrectly or provided incorrectly by the insurance company.

What is "mandatory insurance"?

Arizona requires that every motor vehicle operated on roadways be covered by one of the statutory forms of financial responsibility, more commonly called liability insurance, through a company that is authorized to do business in Arizona. This requirement also includes golf carts, motorcycles and mopeds. Minimum levels of financial responsibility are

  • $25,000 bodily-injury liability for one person and $50,000 for two or more people.
  • $15,000 property-damage liability.