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Granite City, IL Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Granite City

^ There are an estimated 18,478 vehicles currently insured in Granite City. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Granite City

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

Uninsured Motorists in Granite City

^ There are an estimated 2,903 uninsured motorists driving in Granite City. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Granite City

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Granite City: 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 Granite City

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Granite City

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Granite City [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.

Granite City Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Granite City Car Insurance Stats

Granite City Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Granite City
    • Based on historical and current data, 18,478 cars are currently insured in Granite City. [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 Granite City
    • Based on historical and current data, Granite City has an estimated 2,903 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Illinois cities collectively had the 20th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Granite City
    • Illinois cities collectively had the 24th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Granite City 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.

Granite City Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Granite City [9]
    • Granite City, IL minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Granite City
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Granite City
    • No law in place. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Granite City
    • 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 Granite City, IL

About Granite City

Granite City (Illinois) is a city with a population of 29,849 [12] that is located in Madison County.

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More about Granite City auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Novice drivers are prohibited from the use of all cell phones in 37 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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