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Ohio minimum auto liability
Commonly cited minimum
25/50/25 (commonly cited—verify with Ohio DOI)
Notation is educational (BI per person / BI per accident / PD). Exact wording and required extras vary—confirm before you buy.
What this means
Ohio operates a fault-based auto liability system for most injury and property disputes. Minimum split limits are often summarized as 25/50/25, but compliance is only the floor—verify current statutes and any financial responsibility filing rules before you drive uninsured.
Verify the source
Cross-check current requirements with the official regulator: Ohio Department of Insurance. PolicyPlain does not publish bindable legal advice.
National orientation: NAIC consumer resources and Insurance Information Institute.
Fault and liability claims
When you cause a crash, your bodily injury and property damage limits pay others up to the policy caps; amounts above limits can become personal exposure. When another driver is at fault, their liability—or your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if applicable—enters the picture. Ohio does not use a no-fault PIP package like Michigan or New Jersey; medical bills often flow through health insurance, liens, or liability settlements depending on the facts.
UM / UIM offers
Carriers typically must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage; rejections should be documented. Match UM limits to your BI limits intentionally rather than accepting defaults on autopilot. Read Ohio DOI consumer bulletins for current offer and waiver language.
Minimum ≠ enough
State minimums set a legal floor. Serious injuries and modern vehicle values often exceed those floors. Use our auto coverage planner to think through limits educationally.
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