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Lewiston, ID Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Lewiston

^ There are an estimated 21,701 vehicles currently insured in Lewiston. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Lewiston

^ From 2006 to 2010, Idaho cities had the 48th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Lewiston

^ There are an estimated 1,742 uninsured motorists driving in Lewiston. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Lewiston

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Lewiston: 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 Lewiston

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Lewiston

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Lewiston [4]

Lewiston Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Lewiston Car Insurance Stats

Lewiston Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Lewiston
    • Based on historical and current data, 21,701 cars are currently insured in Lewiston. [5]
    • Idaho cities collectively ranked 39th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 1,066,623. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Lewiston
    • Based on historical and current data, Lewiston has an estimated 1,742 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Idaho cities collectively had the 45th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Lewiston
    • Idaho cities collectively had the 48th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Lewiston 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.


Lewiston Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Lewiston [9]
    • Lewiston, ID minimum driving age: 14 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Lewiston
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Lewiston
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Lewiston
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 7+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 6 years and younger. [7]

Idaho Car & Driver Facts

Idaho Auto Registrations

Idaho Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in ID [8]
    • Registered Cars: 610,646
    • Registered Trucks: 947,382
    • Registered Motorcycles: 62,623
    • Total Registrations: 1,625,204
    • Rank: Idaho ranked 38th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Idaho Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in ID
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph (Trucks: 65 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph [7]
  • Idaho Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Idaho cities collectively ranked 39th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Idaho Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in ID [11]
    • Female Drivers: 539,887
    • Male Drivers: 544,105
    • Total Drivers: 1,083,992
    • Rank: 39th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Lewiston, ID

About Lewiston

Lewiston (Idaho) is a city with a population of 31,894 [12] that is located in Nez Perce County.

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More about Lewiston auto insurance

For more information about Lewiston car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Idaho car insurance overall, visit the Idaho 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)

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