Prospect Heights Car Insurance Resources

Prospect Heights, IL Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Prospect Heights

^ There are an estimated 10,063 vehicles currently insured in Prospect Heights. ^[1]

Car Insurance Rates in Prospect Heights

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

Uninsured Motorists in Prospect Heights

^ There are an estimated 1,581 uninsured motorists driving in Prospect Heights. ^[3]

Prospect Heights Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Prospect Heights

Minimum Liability Limits in Prospect Heights: 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.

Chart: Required coverage in the U.S.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements ^[4]
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Prospect Heights

Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Prospect Heights ^[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.

Prospect Heights Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Prospect Heights Car Insurance Stats

Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Prospect Heights
- Based on historical and current data, 10,063 cars are currently insured in Prospect Heights. ^[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 Prospect Heights
- Based on historical and current data, Prospect Heights has an estimated 1,581 uninsured drivers. ^[6]
- Illinois cities collectively had the 20th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. ^[3]
Average Car Insurance Rates in Prospect Heights
- Illinois cities collectively had the 24th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. ^[2]

Prospect Heights 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.

Prospect Heights Automotive Laws

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

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 Prospect Heights, IL

About Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights (Illinois) is a city with a population of 16,256 ^[12] that is located in Cook County.

More about Prospect Heights auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Penalties for driving without required insurance coverage vary widely by location. Fines can reach into the thousands of dollars.

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)