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Odessa, DE Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Odessa

^ There are an estimated 251 vehicles currently insured in Odessa. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Odessa

^ From 2006 to 2010, Delaware cities had the 6th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Odessa

^ There are an estimated 31 uninsured motorists driving in Odessa. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Odessa

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Odessa: 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 Odessa

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Odessa

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Odessa [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.
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.
    • 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.

Odessa Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Odessa Car Insurance Stats

Odessa Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Odessa
    • Based on historical and current data, 251 cars are currently insured in Odessa. [5]
    • Delaware cities collectively ranked 47th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 618,485. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Odessa
    • Based on historical and current data, Odessa has an estimated 31 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Delaware cities collectively had the 34th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Odessa
    • Delaware cities collectively had the 6th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Odessa 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. [7]
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • 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.

Odessa Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Odessa [9]
    • Odessa, DE minimum driving age: 16 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Odessa
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Odessa
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 18 and younger. [7]
    • Each motorcycle operator or rider age 19 and older must carry an approved helmet. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Odessa
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1992 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 66 pounds. [7]

Delaware Car & Driver Facts

Delaware Auto Registrations

Delaware Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in DE [8]
    • Registered Cars: 490,696
    • Registered Trucks: 405,093
    • Registered Motorcycles: 30,498
    • Total Registrations: 929,415
    • Rank: Delaware ranked 45th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Delaware Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in DE
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Delaware Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Delaware cities collectively ranked 47th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Delaware Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in DE [11]
    • Female Drivers: 366,130
    • Male Drivers: 349,979
    • Total Drivers: 716,109
    • Rank: 45th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Odessa, DE

About Odessa

Odessa (Delaware) is a town with a population of 364 [12] that is located in New Castle County.

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More about Odessa auto insurance

For more information about Odessa car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Delaware car insurance overall, visit the Delaware 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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