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Iowa City, IA Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Iowa City

^ There are an estimated 53,740 vehicles currently insured in Iowa City. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Iowa City

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

Uninsured Motorists in Iowa City

^ There are an estimated 5,615 uninsured motorists driving in Iowa City. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Iowa City

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Iowa City: 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 Iowa City

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Iowa City

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

Iowa City Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Iowa City Car Insurance Stats

Iowa City Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Iowa City
    • Based on historical and current data, 53,740 cars are currently insured in Iowa City. [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 Iowa City
    • Based on historical and current data, Iowa City has an estimated 5,615 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 29th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Iowa City
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 49th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Iowa City 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.


Iowa City Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Iowa City [9]
    • Iowa City, IA minimum driving age: 14 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Iowa City
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Iowa City
    • No law in place. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Iowa City
    • 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 Iowa City, IA

About Iowa City

Iowa City (Iowa) is a city with a population of 67,862 [12] that is located in Johnson County.

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More about Iowa City auto insurance

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

Did you know?

California has a program that offers low-cost auto policies to low-income drivers (California Assigned Risk Program).

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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