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Sterling, KS Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Sterling

^ There are an estimated 1,853 vehicles currently insured in Sterling. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Sterling

^ From 2006 to 2010, Kansas cities had the 43rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Sterling

^ There are an estimated 162 uninsured motorists driving in Sterling. [3]

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Sterling Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Sterling

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Sterling: 25/50/10 [4]
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 50  Required coverage up to $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 for property damage in an accident
    • Note: The amounts listed above are the minimum coverage amounts required by the law. Drivers can opt to purchase more than the mandatory minimum amounts.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Sterling

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Sterling
  • Sterling Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Personal injury protection coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Sterling

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Sterling [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.

Sterling Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Sterling Car Insurance Stats

Sterling Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Sterling
    • Based on historical and current data, 1,853 cars are currently insured in Sterling. [5]
    • Kansas cities collectively ranked 31st in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 2,270,365. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Sterling
    • Based on historical and current data, Sterling has an estimated 162 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Kansas cities collectively had the 40th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Sterling
    • Kansas cities collectively had the 40th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Sterling Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? Yes
    • Texting-while-driving ban in place for all drivers. [7]
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • Primary enforcement in effect. [7]
    • With primary enforcement, a police officer can pull over a driver for that specific offense. Drivers cannot be pulled over solely for a secondary offense.


Sterling Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Sterling [9]
    • Sterling, KS minimum driving age: 14 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Sterling
    • Renewal cycle: 6 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Sterling
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Sterling
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 14+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 3 years and younger must be in a child restraint; 4 - 7 years less than 80 pounds and 4 - 7 less than 57 inches tall must be in a child restraint or booster seat. [7]

Kansas Car & Driver Facts

Kansas Auto Registrations

Kansas Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in KS [8]
    • Registered Cars: 1,141,601
    • Registered Trucks: 1,217,921
    • Registered Motorcycles: 81,361
    • Total Registrations: 2,445,966
    • Rank: Kansas ranked 32nd in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Kansas Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in KS
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph [7]
  • Kansas Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Kansas cities collectively ranked 32nd in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Kansas Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in KS [11]
    • Female Drivers: 1,023,869
    • Male Drivers: 1,001,712
    • Total Drivers: 2,025,581
    • Rank: 31st highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Sterling, KS

About Sterling

Sterling (Kansas) is a city with a population of 2,328 [12] that is located in Rice County.

KS Car Insurance

More about Sterling auto insurance

For more information about Sterling car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Kansas car insurance overall, visit the Kansas Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Penalties for driving without required insurance coverage vary widely by location. Fines can reach into the thousands of dollars.

References

1. ^ Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO)

2. ^ National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

3. ^ Insurance Research Council (IRC)

4. ^ Insurance Information Institute (III)

5. ^ Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO) & United States Census Bureau

6. ^ Insurance Research Council (IRC) and United States Census Bureau

7. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) & Highway Loss Data Institute

8. ^ Office of Highway Policy Information

9. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

10. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

11. ^ Federal Highway Administration

12. ^ United States Census Bureau

13. ^ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

14. ^ National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)

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