Insurance Commissioner Poizner announced an increase of almost 20% of the consumption program cheap auto insurance

Sour economy, aggressive information campaign for Spike cited in the application last year

California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced today that the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) is an impressive 18.9 percent in 2009 was compared with the previous year. An awareness program active and growing economic conditions in the program, which was founded in 1999 and credited in every county in California since 2007.

"After the law throughout California is necessary to carry car insurance," said Commissioner Poizner. "In these difficult economic times, I know that the temptation to reduce cost. Anyway, I'm glad to see that people in California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program Turn to implement and other financial risks. I encourage anyone who meets the criteria eligibility and is considering giving up their insurance, a look at the program that legally consider only 15% of the insured and very low payments.

Approximately 7,500 applications were approved in 2009 compared to CICA 6306 in 2008. The busiest month was April 2009 with 727 questions. Spike coincided with a national tour with the Commissioner Poizner to publish the program. The monthly average for the year of 624 applications.

The purpose of the CICA is a liability insurance cheap car for drivers who can demonstrate a good financial need. Prices are fixed annually by each county and adjusted so that premiums are sufficient to cover losses and expenses every county.

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is reminding motorists that it is easier to qualify for the program than they might think. Eligibility for the program are:

* The candidate must have at least 19 years of continuous license for 3 years and the driver of the "good" - no more than one property damage in case of failure or a single point for a moving violation in the last three years.
* No accident because of injury or death during the last three years and no crime or misdemeanor conviction for a violation of vehicle.
* The family meets the income limits of $ 27,075 qualifies for a single person, $ 36,425 for two persons and $ 55,125 for a family of four. Restrictions continued to increase with family size.
* The value of an insured vehicle must not exceed $ 20,000.
payment plans are available.

To see if you qualify for ALCC, go to www.insurance.ca.gov / low cost, or by phone at (866) 60-AUTO-1 (866-602-8861).
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