An insurance lapse means that there is no liability insurance coverage for a vehicle registered in New York State for a period of time
Do you have an insurance expiration for your registered vehicle?
yes
the DMV can suspend your registration and driver license
What can cause an insurance lapse?
Any amount of time that your vehicle is registered but not insured can cause a lapse in your insurance coverage . An insurance lapse can occur between the date your insurance is cancelled and the date
what are the characteristics?
your new insurance begins
If my vehicle does not have insurance and is involved in a traffic accident?
the DMV will revoke your driver license and vehicle registration for at least one year
What happens if my insurance is cancelled or reinstated, or I get new insurance?