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Charlestown, IN Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Charlestown

^ There are an estimated 5,226 vehicles currently insured in Charlestown. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Charlestown

^ From 2006 to 2010, Indiana cities had the 42nd highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Charlestown

^ There are an estimated 1,253 uninsured motorists driving in Charlestown. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Charlestown

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Charlestown: 25/50/10 [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
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 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 Charlestown

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Charlestown

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Charlestown [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

Charlestown Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Charlestown Car Insurance Stats

Charlestown Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Charlestown
    • Based on historical and current data, 5,226 cars are currently insured in Charlestown. [5]
    • Indiana cities collectively ranked 14th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 4,467,521. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Charlestown
    • Based on historical and current data, Charlestown has an estimated 1,253 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Indiana cities collectively had the 10th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Charlestown
    • Indiana cities collectively had the 41st highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Charlestown 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? Yes
    • Ban applies to drivers younger than 18. [7]
  • 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.


Charlestown Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Charlestown [9]
    • Charlestown, IN minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Charlestown
    • Renewal cycle: 6 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Charlestown
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Charlestown
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1987 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger. [7]

Indiana Car & Driver Facts

Indiana Auto Registrations

Indiana Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in IN [8]
    • Registered Cars: 2,882,224
    • Registered Trucks: 3,024,623
    • Registered Motorcycles: 204,407
    • Total Registrations: 6,132,772
    • Rank: Indiana ranked 13th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Indiana Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in IN
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 65 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Indiana Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Indiana cities collectively ranked 13th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Indiana Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in IN [11]
    • Female Drivers: 3,239,700
    • Male Drivers: 3,329,965
    • Total Drivers: 6,569,665
    • Rank: 9th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Charlestown, IN

About Charlestown

Charlestown (Indiana) is a city with a population of 7,585 [12] that is located in Clark County.

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More about Charlestown auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Only three states (Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire) currently have no motorcycle helmet law at all.

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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