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Sidney, IA Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Sidney

^ There are an estimated 901 vehicles currently insured in Sidney. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Sidney

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

Uninsured Motorists in Sidney

^ There are an estimated 94 uninsured motorists driving in Sidney. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Sidney

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Sidney: 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 Sidney

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Sidney

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

Sidney Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Sidney Car Insurance Stats

Sidney Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Sidney
    • Based on historical and current data, 901 cars are currently insured in Sidney. [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 Sidney
    • Based on historical and current data, Sidney has an estimated 94 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 29th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Sidney
    • Iowa cities collectively had the 49th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Sidney 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.


Sidney Automotive Laws

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

About Sidney

Sidney (Iowa) is a city with a population of 1,138 [12] that is located in Fremont County.

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More about Sidney auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Of all U.S. states, Mississippi had the highest uninsured motorist rate (28 percent) when last measured.

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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