Bethel Heights Car Insurance Resources

Bethel Heights, AR Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Bethel Heights

^ There are an estimated 1,733 vehicles currently insured in Bethel Heights. ^[1]

Car Insurance Rates in Bethel Heights

^ From 2006 to 2010, Arkansas cities had the 36th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. ^[2]

Uninsured Motorists in Bethel Heights

^ There are an estimated 255 uninsured motorists driving in Bethel Heights. ^[3]

Bethel Heights Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Bethel Heights

Minimum Liability Limits in Bethel Heights: 25/50/25 ^[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
- 25 Required coverage up to $25,000 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.

Chart: Required coverage in the U.S.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Bethel Heights

Bethel Heights Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements ^[4]
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Personal injury protection coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Bethel Heights

Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Bethel Heights ^[4]
- Insurer must verify financial responsibility or insurance after an accident or arrest.
- Insurers must submit entire list of insurance in effect, which may be compared with registrations at a state agency. Also known as a computer data law.

Bethel Heights Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Bethel Heights Car Insurance Stats

Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Bethel Heights
- Based on historical and current data, 1,733 cars are currently insured in Bethel Heights. ^[5]
- Arkansas cities collectively ranked 32nd in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 2,130,051. ^[1]
Uninsured Motorist Rate in Bethel Heights
- Based on historical and current data, Bethel Heights has an estimated 255 uninsured drivers. ^[6]
- Arkansas cities collectively had the 12th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. ^[3]
Average Car Insurance Rates in Bethel Heights
- Arkansas cities collectively had the 35th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. ^[2]

Bethel Heights Distracted Driving Laws

Hand-held phone ban? Yes

hand-held phone ban in place for drivers 18 or older but younger than 21 and also in school and highway work zones. ^[7]

Texting-while-driving ban? Yes

Texting-while-driving ban in place for all drivers. ^[7]

Young drivers cell phone ban? Yes

Ban applies to drivers younger than 18. ^[7]

Bus driver cell phone ban? Yes

Ban applies to school bus drivers. ^[7]

Enforcement of laws:

Primary enforcement in effect for texting by all drivers and cellphone use by school bus drivers. Secondary enforcement in effect for cellphone use by young drivers, drivers in school and work zones. ^[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.

Bethel Heights Automotive Laws

Minimum Driving Age in Bethel Heights ^[9]
- Bethel Heights, AR minimum driving age: 14 years.
Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Bethel Heights
- Renewal cycle: 4 years ^[7]
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bethel Heights
- Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. ^[7]
Safety Belt Laws in Bethel Heights
- Safety belt laws have been in place since 1991 and apply to drivers/passengers 15+ years in front seat. ^[7]
- Child restraint law in place for 5 years and younger and less than 60 pounds. ^[7]

Arkansas Car & Driver Facts

Arkansas Auto Registrations

Auto Registrations in AR ^[8]
- Registered Cars: 1,021,817
- Registered Trucks: 1,346,842
- Registered Motorcycles: 76,301
- Total Registrations: 2,448,310
- Rank: Arkansas ranked 31st in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Arkansas Automotive Facts

Speed Limits in AR
- Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 65 mph) ^[7]
- Urban interstates: 55 mph ^[7]
- Other roads: 55 mph ^[7]
Arkansas Motor Fuel Consumption
- Arkansas cities collectively ranked 30th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. ^[10]

Arkansas Licensed Drivers

Licensed Drivers in AR ^[11]
- Female Drivers: 1,051,052
- Male Drivers: 905,039
- Total Drivers: 1,956,091
- Rank: 32nd highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Bethel Heights, AR

About Bethel Heights

Bethel Heights (Arkansas) is a city with a population of 2,372 ^[12] that is located in Benton County.

More about Bethel Heights auto insurance

For more information about Bethel Heights car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Arkansas car insurance overall, visit the Arkansas 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)