Why Do I Have To Have Auto Insurance? 
There are a couple of reasons behind compelling us to have auto insurance . The first is legal . In most states these days , Connecticut included , one must have auto insurance in order to register a car and operate that car on public roads and highways . That is a pretty compelling reason in and of itself . Further , though , if you purchase a new car and have an auto loan or if you lease your car , the finance companies will also require that you have and maintain auto insurance as a condition of the loan or lease . 