Uninsured Motorist

Definition

Uninsured Motorist is a driver of a motor vehicle who does not carry the minimum legally required auto insurance coverage in their province or territory.

In Canadian auto insurance, this term is closely linked to Uninsured Motorist Coverage (also called Uninsured Automobile Coverage or similar names depending on the province), which is a standard protection included in most personal auto policies. This coverage steps in to protect you—the policyholder, your passengers, or even pedestrians—if you are injured in an accident caused by an uninsured motorist or in a hit-and-run scenario where the at-fault driver flees and cannot be identified.

It typically pays for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other bodily injury claims up to your policy limits, similar to what the at-fault driver’s liability insurance would have covered. However, it usually does not cover damage to your vehicle (property damage), which may require separate collision or comprehensive coverage.

Coverage details, limits, and exclusions vary by province (e.g., mandatory in Ontario and Quebec, optional but common elsewhere), so reviewing your policy or consulting your insurer is recommended.

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