Winthrop Harbor Car Insurance Resources

Winthrop Harbor, IL Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Winthrop Harbor

^ There are an estimated 4,174 vehicles currently insured in Winthrop Harbor. ^[1]

Car Insurance Rates in Winthrop Harbor

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

Uninsured Motorists in Winthrop Harbor

^ There are an estimated 656 uninsured motorists driving in Winthrop Harbor. ^[3]

Winthrop Harbor Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Winthrop Harbor

Minimum Liability Limits in Winthrop Harbor: 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 Winthrop Harbor

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Winthrop Harbor

Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Winthrop Harbor ^[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.

Winthrop Harbor Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Winthrop Harbor Car Insurance Stats

Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Winthrop Harbor
- Based on historical and current data, 4,174 cars are currently insured in Winthrop Harbor. ^[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 Winthrop Harbor
- Based on historical and current data, Winthrop Harbor has an estimated 656 uninsured drivers. ^[6]
- Illinois cities collectively had the 20th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. ^[3]
Average Car Insurance Rates in Winthrop Harbor
- Illinois cities collectively had the 24th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. ^[2]

Winthrop Harbor 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.

Winthrop Harbor Automotive Laws

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

About Winthrop Harbor

Winthrop Harbor (Illinois) is a village with a population of 6,742 ^[12] that is located in Lake County.

More about Winthrop Harbor auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Some motorcyclists are currently required by law to wear a helmet in 47 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)