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Cars Insured in Fort Madison

^ There are an estimated 8,751 vehicles currently insured in Fort Madison. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Fort Madison

^ From 2006 to 2010, Iowa cities had the 49th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Fort Madison

^ There are an estimated 914 uninsured motorists driving in Fort Madison. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Fort Madison

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Fort Madison: 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 Fort Madison

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Fort Madison

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

Fort Madison Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Fort Madison Car Insurance Stats

Fort Madison Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Fort Madison
    • Based on historical and current data, 8,751 cars are currently insured in Fort Madison. [5]
    • Iowa cities collectively ranked 30th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 2,412,396. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Fort Madison
    • Based on historical and current data, Fort Madison has an estimated 914 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 29th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Fort Madison
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 49th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Fort Madison 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 learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • Primary enforcement in effect for learner's permit and intermediate license holders. Secondary enforcement in effect for texting. [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.


Fort Madison Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Fort Madison [9]
    • Fort Madison, IA minimum driving age: 14 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Fort Madison
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Fort Madison
    • No law in place. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Fort Madison
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for younger than 1 year and less than 20 pounds in a rear-facing child seat; 1 through 5 years. [7]

Iowa Car & Driver Facts

Iowa Auto Registrations

Iowa Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in IA [8]
    • Registered Cars: 1,645,916
    • Registered Trucks: 1,667,446
    • Registered Motorcycles: 174,263
    • Total Registrations: 3,496,576
    • Rank: Iowa ranked 27th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Iowa Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in IA
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Iowa Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Iowa cities collectively ranked 28th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Iowa Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in IA [11]
    • Female Drivers: 1,111,216
    • Male Drivers: 1,080,499
    • Total Drivers: 2,191,715
    • Rank: 30th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Fort Madison, IA

About Fort Madison

Fort Madison (Iowa) is a city with a population of 11,051 [12] that is located in Lee County.

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More about Fort Madison auto insurance

For more information about Fort Madison car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Iowa car insurance overall, visit the Iowa 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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