Is there a grace period for insurance in california on a new vehicle?

Question

How long can you go without insurance after purchase of a new vehicle?

I know it should be done immediately but I have other things going on right now and dont have time to get quotes currently.

If there is no grace period I just wont drive until I get insurance.

Answer 1

If you replaced an old insured car with a new one, there is a grace period (usually up to 30 days) where the old insurance will cover the new car.  If you didn't have a policy before, you must insure immediately

Answer 2

Your are not allowed to drive an uninsured car even for one minute.  There is NO grace period.

The last time that you can drive the car before you obtain insurance is the test drive that occurs while the dealership still owns it.

I do not understand how you had time to buy the car and to ask this question, but not time to get quotes.

If this is a replacement for an old vehicle or you already own another vehicle with insurance, you can add the new vehicle to your existing policy more quickly than you can get a new policy.