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Palmer Lake, CO Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Palmer Lake

^ There are an estimated 1,819 vehicles currently insured in Palmer Lake. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Palmer Lake

^ From 2006 to 2010, Colorado cities had the 24th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Palmer Lake

^ There are an estimated 268 uninsured motorists driving in Palmer Lake. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Palmer Lake

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Palmer Lake: 25/50/15 [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
    • 15  Required coverage up to $15,000 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 Palmer Lake

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Palmer Lake

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Palmer Lake [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • 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.

Palmer Lake Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Palmer Lake Car Insurance Stats

Palmer Lake Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Palmer Lake
    • Based on historical and current data, 1,819 cars are currently insured in Palmer Lake. [5]
    • Colorado cities collectively ranked 22nd in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 3,780,070. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Palmer Lake
    • Based on historical and current data, Palmer Lake has an estimated 268 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Colorado cities collectively had the 16th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Palmer Lake
    • Colorado cities collectively had the 25th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Palmer Lake 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 drivers younger than 18. [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.


Palmer Lake Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Palmer Lake [9]
    • Palmer Lake, CO minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Palmer Lake
    • Renewal cycle: 10 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Palmer Lake
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger and passengers 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Palmer Lake
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1987 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for younger than 1 year and less than 20 pounds in a rear-facing infant seat; 1 - 3 years and 20-40 pounds in a child safety seat; 4 - 7 years in a booster seat. [7]

Colorado Car & Driver Facts

Colorado Auto Registrations

Colorado Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in CO [8]
    • Registered Cars: 1,798,922
    • Registered Trucks: 2,350,093
    • Registered Motorcycles: 173,231
    • Total Registrations: 4,332,251
    • Rank: Colorado ranked 22nd in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Colorado Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in CO
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph [7]
  • Colorado Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Colorado cities collectively ranked 26th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Colorado Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in CO [11]
    • Female Drivers: 1,843,108
    • Male Drivers: 1,826,708
    • Total Drivers: 3,669,816
    • Rank: 22nd highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Palmer Lake, CO

About Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake (Colorado) is a town with a population of 2,420 [12] that is located in El Paso County.

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More about Palmer Lake auto insurance

For more information about Palmer Lake car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Colorado car insurance overall, visit the Colorado Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Cell phone use while driving a school bus is currently banned in 21 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)

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