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Punta Gorda, FL Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Punta Gorda

^ There are an estimated 10,125 vehicles currently insured in Punta Gorda. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Punta Gorda

^ From 2006 to 2010, Florida cities had the 5th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Punta Gorda

^ There are an estimated 2,888 uninsured motorists driving in Punta Gorda. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Punta Gorda

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Punta Gorda: 10/20/10 [4]
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 20  Required coverage up to $20,000 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.
    • Note: Instead of policy limits, policyholders can satisfy the requirement with a combined single limit policy.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Punta Gorda

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Punta Gorda

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Punta Gorda [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.

Punta Gorda Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Punta Gorda Car Insurance Stats

Punta Gorda Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Punta Gorda
    • Based on historical and current data, 10,125 cars are currently insured in Punta Gorda. [5]
    • Florida cities collectively ranked 3rd in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 11,439,646. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Punta Gorda
    • Based on historical and current data, Punta Gorda has an estimated 2,888 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Florida cities collectively had the 5th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Punta Gorda
    • Florida cities collectively had the 5th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Punta Gorda 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? No
  • 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.


Punta Gorda Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Punta Gorda [9]
    • Punta Gorda, FL minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Punta Gorda
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Punta Gorda
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [7]
    • All riders younger than 21 years are required to wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 years and older may ride without helmets only if they can show proof that they are covered by a medical insurance policy. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Punta Gorda
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 6+ years in front seat; 6 through 17 years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 3 years and younger. [7]

Florida Car & Driver Facts

Florida Auto Registrations

Florida Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in FL [8]
    • Registered Cars: 7,981,816
    • Registered Trucks: 6,878,085
    • Registered Motorcycles: 574,346
    • Total Registrations: 15,469,189
    • Rank: Florida ranked 3rd in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Florida Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in FL
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph [7]
  • Florida Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Florida cities collectively ranked 3rd in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Florida Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in FL [11]
    • Female Drivers: 7,124,172
    • Male Drivers: 6,758,251
    • Total Drivers: 13,882,423
    • Rank: 3rd highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Punta Gorda, FL

About Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda (Florida) is a city with a population of 16,641 [12] that is located in Charlotte County.

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More about Punta Gorda auto insurance

For more information about Punta Gorda car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Florida car insurance overall, visit the Florida Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Only three states (Arizona, Montana, and South Carolina) do not have any ban in place on texting while driving.

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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