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South Bend, IN Car Insurance

Cars Insured in South Bend

^ There are an estimated 69,708 vehicles currently insured in South Bend. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in South Bend

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

Uninsured Motorists in South Bend

^ There are an estimated 16,709 uninsured motorists driving in South Bend. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in South Bend

  • Minimum Liability Limits in South Bend: 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 South Bend

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in South Bend

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

South Bend Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

South Bend Car Insurance Stats

South Bend Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in South Bend
    • Based on historical and current data, 69,708 cars are currently insured in South Bend. [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 South Bend
    • Based on historical and current data, South Bend has an estimated 16,709 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Indiana cities collectively had the 10th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in South Bend
    • Indiana cities collectively had the 41st highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

South Bend 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.


South Bend Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in South Bend [9]
    • South Bend, IN minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in South Bend
    • Renewal cycle: 6 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in South Bend
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in South Bend
    • 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 South Bend, IN

About South Bend

South Bend (Indiana) is a city with a population of 101,168 [12] that is located in Saint Joseph County.

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More about South Bend auto insurance

For more information about South Bend car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Indiana car insurance overall, visit the Indiana 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)

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