Fair car insurance in South Carolina
From Columbia to Charleston and Myrtle Beach to Greenville, car insurance in South Carolina just got more affordable with Root. Download the Root app, complete the test drive, and then see what you’ll save on your car insurance quote. If you’re a good driver in SC, you could get quality auto insurance and save hundreds.
How it works
Traditional car insurance companies base your rate on your demographic data, like your age, marital status, income, and ZIP code. At Root, we know that’s not a fair way to offer car insurance. That’s why we base your auto insurance rate primarily on how you drive, not who you are. And that could mean a low rate if you’re a good driver.
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State requirements for auto insurance in South Carolina
What are the minimum car insurance requirements in South Carolina?
To legally operate a vehicle in South Carolina, you must carry Liability insurance and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage.
Liability coverage
Liability coverage helps to pay for property damage or bodily injuries that occur from a car accident you cause. It does not cover harm to you or your family members (that’s what Medical Payments or Personal Injury Protection coverages are for) or your vehicle (but Collision and Comprehensive coverages do). These additional coverages can help you avoid serious expenses in the event of a major accident.
Minimum required Liability coverage in SC:
$25,000 Bodily Injury (per person)
$50,000 Bodily Injury (per accident – multiple people injured)
$25,000 Property Damage
You can always choose to select higher limits for more coverage.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM/UIM)
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist insurance pays for the damages, losses, and injuries you suffer if you’re in an accident caused by a driver who does not have car insurance. Uninsured Motorist Property Damage covers damage to your vehicle caused by an uninsured driver. Keep in mind that a registered uninsured driver who causes an accident must pay for damage or medical costs out-of-pocket. This type of uninsured driver is not covered by uninsured motorist coverage.
Minimum required Uninsured Motorist coverage:
$25,000 Bodily Injury (per person)
$50,000 Bodily Injury (per accident – multiple people injured)
$25,000 Property Damage
You can select higher limits if you choose.
What is SR-22 insurance?
SR-22 insurance is a liability document for high-risk insurance policies. It’s proof of responsibility and a guarantee that you’ll be insured for a certain period of time. If you decide to cancel your coverage or it lapses for any reason, your insurance company is required to notify the State Drivers License Division. In South Carolina, you must hold your SR-22 insurance for 3 years. You can easily request an SR-22 in the Root app.
What other coverages does Root offer?
Collision
Rental Car coverage
Personal Injury Protection
Medical Payments
(MedPay)
Comprehensive
(including glass coverage)
Roadside Assistance
(included with every Root policy)
How much is car insurance in South Carolina?
The average driver in South Carolina pays $1,759 [1] per year for their auto policy, which is higher than the national average. Bad drivers often drive up prices for good drivers. Root doesn’t insure bad drivers, so Root customers save up to $900 a year—all while enjoying fair and simple car insurance.
Start saving on car insurance in South Carolina
Get an auto insurance quote based primarily on how you drive. You could save hundreds.