Yorba Linda Car Insurance Resources

Yorba Linda, CA Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Yorba Linda

^ There are an estimated 41,764 vehicles currently insured in Yorba Linda. ^[1]

Car Insurance Rates in Yorba Linda

^ From 2006 to 2010, California cities had the 20th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. ^[2]

Uninsured Motorists in Yorba Linda

^ There are an estimated 6,170 uninsured motorists driving in Yorba Linda. ^[3]

Yorba Linda Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Yorba Linda

Minimum Liability Limits in Yorba Linda: 15/30/5 ^[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
- 5 Required coverage up to $5,000 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.
- Note: CA has a California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan for low-income drivers with low-cost policy limits of $10,000/$20,000/$3,000.

Chart: Required coverage in the U.S.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements ^[4]
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Yorba Linda

Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Yorba Linda ^[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.
- 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.

Yorba Linda Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Yorba Linda Car Insurance Stats

Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Yorba Linda
- Based on historical and current data, 41,764 cars are currently insured in Yorba Linda. ^[5]
- California cities collectively ranked 1st in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 24,221,799. ^[1]
Uninsured Motorist Rate in Yorba Linda
- Based on historical and current data, Yorba Linda has an estimated 6,170 uninsured drivers. ^[6]
- California cities collectively had the 17th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. ^[3]
Average Car Insurance Rates in Yorba Linda
- California cities collectively had the 21st highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. ^[2]

Yorba Linda Distracted Driving Laws

Hand-held phone ban? Yes

hand-held phone ban in place for all drivers. ^[7]

Texting-while-driving ban? Yes

Texting-while-driving ban in place for all drivers, although drivers older than 18 may dictate, send or listen to text-based messages if they're using voice-activated, hands-free devices. ^[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 and transit bus drivers. ^[7]

Enforcement of laws:

Primary enforcement in effect for hand-held and texting laws. Secondary enforcement in effect for all cell phone use by drivers 17 and younger. ^[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.

Yorba Linda Automotive Laws

Minimum Driving Age in Yorba Linda ^[9]
- Yorba Linda, CA minimum driving age: 15 years, 6 months.
Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Yorba Linda
- Renewal cycle: 5 years ^[7]
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Yorba Linda
- Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. ^[7]
Safety Belt Laws in Yorba Linda
- Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. ^[7]
- Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger who are less than 57 inches. ^[7]

California Car & Driver Facts

California Auto Registrations

Auto Registrations in CA ^[8]
- Registered Cars: 14,549,841
- Registered Trucks: 13,771,330
- Registered Motorcycles: 818,650
- Total Registrations: 29,176,697
- Rank: California ranked 1st in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

California Automotive Facts

Speed Limits in CA
- Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 55 mph) ^[7]
- Urban interstates: 65 mph (Trucks: 55 mph) ^[7]
- Other roads: 65 mph (Trucks: 55 mph) ^[7]
California Motor Fuel Consumption
- California cities collectively ranked 1st in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. ^[10]

California Licensed Drivers

Licensed Drivers in CA ^[11]
- Female Drivers: 11,746,427
- Male Drivers: 12,110,173
- Total Drivers: 23,856,600
- Rank: 1st highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Yorba Linda, CA

About Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda (California) is a city with a population of 64,234 ^[12] that is located in Orange County.

More about Yorba Linda auto insurance

For more information about Yorba Linda car insurance, or for additional resources regarding California car insurance overall, visit the California Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Driving while talking on a hand-held cell phone is currently prohibited in in 11 states and the District of Columbia.

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)