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Lewiston, ME Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Lewiston

^ There are an estimated 27,994 vehicles currently insured in Lewiston. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Lewiston

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

Uninsured Motorists in Lewiston

^ There are an estimated 1,258 uninsured motorists driving in Lewiston. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Lewiston

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Lewiston: 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 Lewiston

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Lewiston

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

Lewiston Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Lewiston Car Insurance Stats

Lewiston Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Lewiston
    • Based on historical and current data, 27,994 cars are currently insured in Lewiston. [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 Lewiston
    • Based on historical and current data, Lewiston has an estimated 1,258 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Maine cities collectively had the 51st highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Lewiston
    • Maine cities collectively had the 47th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Lewiston 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.


Lewiston Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Lewiston [9]
    • Lewiston, ME minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Lewiston
    • Renewal cycle: 6 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Lewiston
    • 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 Lewiston
    • 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 Lewiston, ME

About Lewiston

Lewiston (Maine) is a city with a population of 36,592 [12] that is located in Androscoggin County.

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More about Lewiston auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Under primary laws, an officer can ticket a driver for the offense (such as texting) without another traffic violation occurring.

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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