{"id":17,"date":"2026-09-30T09:32:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T15:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vallejoinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:17:20","slug":"cal-maritime-cadet-heading-to-sea-what-to-do-with-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vallejoinsurance.com\/blog\/cal-maritime-cadet-heading-to-sea-what-to-do-with-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Cal Maritime Cadet Heading to Sea? What to Do With Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Few places in California send young drivers out to sea for weeks at a time, but Vallejo does. Cadets at Cal Poly Maritime Academy, long known locally as Cal Maritime, spend part of their training aboard ship, which leaves a car sitting on Mare Island Strait, in a family driveway, or in a parking lot for an extended stretch. Before shipping out, it’s worth deciding exactly how that car will be handled.<\/p>\n

Pick the Path That Fits<\/h2>\n
\nPath A: The car stays registered and could be driven<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a family member might drive it, or it will stay parked on a public street, keep full, active coverage in place. California requires continuous liability insurance on registered vehicles, and letting a policy lapse can trigger notices and suspension from the DMV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nPath B: The car goes into true storage<\/strong><\/p>\n

California offers Planned Non-Operation status through the DMV for vehicles that won’t be driven or parked on public roads during the registration period. With PNO filed, many owners keep comprehensive coverage so the car is still protected from theft, fire, and vandalism while it sits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nPath C: Someone else will use it while you’re gone<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a roommate, sibling, or parent will be driving regularly, let your agent know. Regular drivers generally need to be accounted for on the policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A Quick Pre-Cruise Checklist<\/h2>\n