Birchwood Village Car Insurance Resources

Birchwood Village, MN Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Birchwood Village

^ There are an estimated 629 vehicles currently insured in Birchwood Village. ^[1]

Car Insurance Rates in Birchwood Village

^ From 2006 to 2010, Minnesota cities had the 30th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. ^[2]

Uninsured Motorists in Birchwood Village

^ There are an estimated 70 uninsured motorists driving in Birchwood Village. ^[3]

Birchwood Village Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Birchwood Village

Minimum Liability Limits in Birchwood Village: 30/60/10 ^[4]
- 30 Required coverage up to $30,000 for one individual injured in an accident
- 60 Required coverage up to $60,000 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.

Chart: Required coverage in the U.S.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Birchwood Village

Birchwood Village Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements ^[4]
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage
- Underinsured motorist coverage
- Personal injury protection coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Birchwood Village

Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Birchwood Village ^[4]
- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
- Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.

Birchwood Village Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Birchwood Village Car Insurance Stats

Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Birchwood Village
- Based on historical and current data, 629 cars are currently insured in Birchwood Village. ^[5]
- Minnesota cities collectively ranked 21st in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 3,837,593. ^[1]
Uninsured Motorist Rate in Birchwood Village
- Based on historical and current data, Birchwood Village has an estimated 70 uninsured drivers. ^[6]
- Minnesota cities collectively had the 26th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. ^[3]
Average Car Insurance Rates in Birchwood Village
- Minnesota cities collectively had the 32nd highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. ^[2]

Birchwood Village 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 holders and provisional license holders during the first 12 months after licensing. ^[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.

Birchwood Village Automotive Laws

Minimum Driving Age in Birchwood Village ^[9]
- Birchwood Village, MN minimum driving age: 15 years.
Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Birchwood Village
- Renewal cycle: 4 years ^[7]
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Birchwood Village
- Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. ^[7]
- Motorcycle helmet laws in Minnesota cover operators with instructional/learner\'s permits. ^[7]
Safety Belt Laws in Birchwood Village
- Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 7 and younger and more than 57 inches in all seats; 8+ in all seats. ^[7]
- Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 57 inches. ^[7]

Minnesota Car & Driver Facts

Minnesota Auto Registrations

Auto Registrations in MN ^[8]
- Registered Cars: 2,248,879
- Registered Trucks: 2,402,947
- Registered Motorcycles: 240,289
- Total Registrations: 4,909,634
- Rank: Minnesota ranked 20th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Minnesota Automotive Facts

Speed Limits in MN
- Rural interstates: 70 mph ^[7]
- Urban interstates: 65 mph ^[7]
- Other roads: 55 mph ^[7]
Minnesota Motor Fuel Consumption
- Minnesota cities collectively ranked 23rd in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. ^[10]

Minnesota Licensed Drivers

Licensed Drivers in MN ^[11]
- Female Drivers: 1,642,549
- Male Drivers: 1,663,590
- Total Drivers: 3,306,139
- Rank: 24th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Birchwood Village, MN

About Birchwood Village

Birchwood Village (Minnesota) is a city with a population of 870 ^[12] that is located in Washington County.

More about Birchwood Village auto insurance

For more information about Birchwood Village car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Minnesota car insurance overall, visit the Minnesota Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Driving while talking on a hand-held cell phone is currently prohibited in in 11 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)