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Ellsworth, ME Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Ellsworth

^ There are an estimated 5,922 vehicles currently insured in Ellsworth. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Ellsworth

^ From 2006 to 2010, Maine cities had the 44th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Ellsworth

^ There are an estimated 266 uninsured motorists driving in Ellsworth. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Ellsworth

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Ellsworth: 50/100/25 [4]
    • 50  Required coverage up to $50,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 100  Required coverage up to $100,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 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.
    • Note: In addition, policyholders must also carry at least $2,000 for medical payments.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Ellsworth

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Ellsworth
  • Ellsworth Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Ellsworth

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Ellsworth [4]
    • Insurer must verify financial responsibility or insurance after an accident or arrest.

Ellsworth Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Ellsworth Car Insurance Stats

Ellsworth Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Ellsworth
    • Based on historical and current data, 5,922 cars are currently insured in Ellsworth. [5]
    • Maine cities collectively ranked 40th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 1,016,231. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Ellsworth
    • Based on historical and current data, Ellsworth has an estimated 266 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Maine cities collectively had the 51st highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Ellsworth
    • Maine cities collectively had the 47th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Ellsworth 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. [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.


Ellsworth Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Ellsworth [9]
    • Ellsworth, ME minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Ellsworth
    • Renewal cycle: 6 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Ellsworth
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
    • Covers operators with instructional/learner\'s permits and operators in their first year of licensure. Maine\'s motorcycle helmet use law also covers passengers 17 and younger and passengers riding with operators who are required to wear a helmet. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Ellsworth
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1995 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for less than 40 pounds in a child safety seat; 40-80 pounds and less than 8 years in a booster. [7]

Maine Car & Driver Facts

Maine Auto Registrations

Maine Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in ME [8]
    • Registered Cars: 530,057
    • Registered Trucks: 586,265
    • Registered Motorcycles: 50,327
    • Total Registrations: 1,171,280
    • Rank: Maine ranked 42nd in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Maine Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in ME
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 60 mph [7]
  • Maine Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Maine cities collectively ranked 40th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Maine Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in ME [11]
    • Female Drivers: 511,784
    • Male Drivers: 503,042
    • Total Drivers: 1,014,826
    • Rank: 41st highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Ellsworth, ME

About Ellsworth

Ellsworth (Maine) is a city with a population of 7,741 [12] that is located in Hancock County.

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More about Ellsworth auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Across all U.S. states, Massachusetts has the fewest uninsured drivers - approximately 4.5 percent at last measure.

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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