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Surprise, AZ Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Surprise

^ There are an estimated 76,589 vehicles currently insured in Surprise. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Surprise

^ From 2006 to 2010, Arizona cities had the 14th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Surprise

^ There are an estimated 10,047 uninsured motorists driving in Surprise. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Surprise

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Surprise: 15/30/10 [4]
    • 15  Required coverage up to $15,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 30  Required coverage up to $30,000 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 Surprise

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Surprise
  • Surprise Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Surprise

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Surprise [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurer must verify financial responsibility or insurance after an accident or arrest.

Surprise Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Surprise Car Insurance Stats

Surprise Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Surprise
    • Based on historical and current data, 76,589 cars are currently insured in Surprise. [5]
    • Arizona cities collectively ranked 18th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 4,165,847. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Surprise
    • Based on historical and current data, Surprise has an estimated 10,047 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Arizona cities collectively had the 28th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Surprise
    • Arizona cities collectively had the 18th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Surprise Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? No
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? No
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to school bus drivers. [7]
  • 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.


Surprise Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Surprise [9]
    • Surprise, AZ minimum driving age: 15 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Surprise
    • Renewal cycle: until age 65 [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Surprise
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Surprise
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1991 and apply to drivers/passengers 8+ years in front seat; 8 through 15 in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 4 years and younger; children 5 through 7 who are 57 inches or shorter. [7]

Arizona Car & Driver Facts

Arizona Auto Registrations

Arizona Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in AZ [8]
    • Registered Cars: 2,363,015
    • Registered Trucks: 2,555,552
    • Registered Motorcycles: 178,928
    • Total Registrations: 5,109,254
    • Rank: Arizona ranked 19th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Arizona Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in AZ
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph (Trucks: 65 mph) [7]
  • Arizona Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Arizona cities collectively ranked 16th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Arizona Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in AZ [11]
    • Female Drivers: 2,282,973
    • Male Drivers: 2,309,425
    • Total Drivers: 4,592,398
    • Rank: 16th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Surprise, AZ

About Surprise

Surprise (Arizona) is a city with a population of 117,517 [12] that is located in Maricopa County.

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More about Surprise auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Under primary laws, an officer can ticket a driver for the offense (such as texting) without another traffic violation occurring.

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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