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Bloomington, IL Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Bloomington

^ There are an estimated 47,424 vehicles currently insured in Bloomington. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Bloomington

^ From 2006 to 2010, Illinois cities had the 26th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Bloomington

^ There are an estimated 7,450 uninsured motorists driving in Bloomington. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Bloomington

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Bloomington: 20/40/15 [4]
    • 20  Required coverage up to $20,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 40  Required coverage up to $40,000 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 Bloomington

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Bloomington

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Bloomington [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.

Bloomington Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Bloomington Car Insurance Stats

Bloomington Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Bloomington
    • Based on historical and current data, 47,424 cars are currently insured in Bloomington. [5]
    • Illinois cities collectively ranked 7th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 7,942,599. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Bloomington
    • Based on historical and current data, Bloomington has an estimated 7,450 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Illinois cities collectively had the 20th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Bloomington
    • Illinois cities collectively had the 24th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Bloomington Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? Yes
    • hand-held phone ban in place for drivers in construction and school speed zones or within 500 feet of an emergency scene (exemption applies for drivers reporting an emergency situation or communicating with emergency personnel during an emergency situation). [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 drivers younger than 19 and learner's permit holders younger than 19. [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.

Bloomington Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Bloomington [9]
    • Bloomington, IL minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Bloomington
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bloomington
    • No law in place. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Bloomington
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1988 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger. [7]

Illinois Car & Driver Facts

Illinois Auto Registrations

Illinois Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in IL [8]
    • Registered Cars: 5,563,757
    • Registered Trucks: 4,497,731
    • Registered Motorcycles: 350,292
    • Total Registrations: 10,445,208
    • Rank: Illinois ranked 4th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Illinois Automotive Facts

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

Illinois Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in IL [11]
    • Female Drivers: 4,251,141
    • Male Drivers: 4,122,828
    • Total Drivers: 8,373,969
    • Rank: 6th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Bloomington, IL

About Bloomington

Bloomington (Illinois) is a city with a population of 76,610 [12] that is located in McLean County.

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More about Bloomington auto insurance

For more information about Bloomington car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Illinois car insurance overall, visit the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Motorcyclists are currently required by law to wear a helmet are in place in 19 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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