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Meriden, IA Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Meriden

^ There are an estimated 126 vehicles currently insured in Meriden. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Meriden

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

Uninsured Motorists in Meriden

^ There are an estimated 13 uninsured motorists driving in Meriden. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Meriden

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Meriden: 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 Meriden

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Meriden

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

Meriden Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Meriden Car Insurance Stats

Meriden Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Meriden
    • Based on historical and current data, 126 cars are currently insured in Meriden. [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 Meriden
    • Based on historical and current data, Meriden has an estimated 13 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 29th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Meriden
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 49th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Meriden 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.


Meriden Automotive Laws

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

About Meriden

Meriden (Iowa) is a city with a population of 159 [12] that is located in Cherokee County.

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More about Meriden auto insurance

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

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