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Watervliet, MI Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Watervliet

^ There are an estimated 1,082 vehicles currently insured in Watervliet. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Watervliet

^ From 2006 to 2010, Michigan cities had the 12th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Watervliet

^ There are an estimated 242 uninsured motorists driving in Watervliet. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Watervliet

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Watervliet: 20/40/10 [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
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 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 Watervliet

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Watervliet

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

Watervliet Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Watervliet Car Insurance Stats

Watervliet Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Watervliet
    • Based on historical and current data, 1,082 cars are currently insured in Watervliet. [5]
    • Michigan cities collectively ranked 10th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 6,165,963. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Watervliet
    • Based on historical and current data, Watervliet has an estimated 242 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Michigan cities collectively had the 7th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Watervliet
    • Michigan cities collectively had the 10th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Watervliet 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 (level 1 and 2); integrated voice-operated systems excepted. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to school bus drivers. [7]
  • 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.


Watervliet Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Watervliet [9]
    • Watervliet, MI minimum driving age: 14 years, 9 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Watervliet
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Watervliet
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [7]
    • All riders younger than 21 years are required to wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 and older may ride without helmets 1) if they carry additional insurance and have passed a motorcycle safety course or 2) if they have had their motorcycle endorsement for at least two years. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Watervliet
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1985 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 57 inches. [7]

Michigan Car & Driver Facts

Michigan Auto Registrations

Michigan Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in MI [8]
    • Registered Cars: 4,742,808
    • Registered Trucks: 4,111,481
    • Registered Motorcycles: 308,349
    • Total Registrations: 9,182,847
    • Rank: Michigan ranked 8th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Michigan Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in MI
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 60 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Michigan Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Michigan cities collectively ranked 10th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Michigan Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in MI [11]
    • Female Drivers: 3,613,751
    • Male Drivers: 3,445,758
    • Total Drivers: 7,059,509
    • Rank: 8th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Watervliet, MI

About Watervliet

Watervliet (Michigan) is a city with a population of 1,735 [12] that is located in Berrien County.

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More about Watervliet auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Penalties for driving without required insurance coverage vary widely by location. Fines can reach into the thousands of dollars.

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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