Lamar Heights Car Insurance Resources

Lamar Heights, MO Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Lamar Heights

^ There are an estimated 126 vehicles currently insured in Lamar Heights. ^[1]

Car Insurance Rates in Lamar Heights

^ From 2006 to 2010, Missouri cities had the 34th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. ^[2]

Uninsured Motorists in Lamar Heights

^ There are an estimated 17 uninsured motorists driving in Lamar Heights. ^[3]

Lamar Heights Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Lamar Heights

Minimum Liability Limits in Lamar Heights: 25/50/10 ^[4]
- 25 Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
- 50 Required coverage up to $50,000 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 Lamar Heights

Lamar Heights Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements ^[4]
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Lamar Heights

Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Lamar Heights ^[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.
- Insurers must submit entire list of insurance in effect, which may be compared with registrations at a state agency. Also known as a computer data law.

Lamar Heights Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Lamar Heights Car Insurance Stats

Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Lamar Heights
- Based on historical and current data, 126 cars are currently insured in Lamar Heights. ^[5]
- Missouri cities collectively ranked 17th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 4,250,331. ^[1]
Uninsured Motorist Rate in Lamar Heights
- Based on historical and current data, Lamar Heights has an estimated 17 uninsured drivers. ^[6]
- Missouri cities collectively had the 22nd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. ^[3]
Average Car Insurance Rates in Lamar Heights
- Missouri cities collectively had the 33rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. ^[2]

Lamar Heights Distracted Driving Laws

Hand-held phone ban? No
Texting-while-driving ban? Yes

Texting-while-driving ban in place for drivers 21 and younger. ^[7]

Young drivers cell phone ban? No
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.

Lamar Heights Automotive Laws

Minimum Driving Age in Lamar Heights ^[9]
- Lamar Heights, MO minimum driving age: 15 years.
Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Lamar Heights
- Renewal cycle: 6 years ^[7]
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Lamar Heights
- Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. ^[7]
Safety Belt Laws in Lamar Heights
- 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 3 years and younger or less than 10 pounds must be in a child restraint; 4 - 7 years between 40 and 80 pounds and 4-feet-9-inches or shorter in booster seat. ^[7]

Missouri Car & Driver Facts

Missouri Auto Registrations

Auto Registrations in MO ^[8]
- Registered Cars: 2,440,765
- Registered Trucks: 2,572,195
- Registered Motorcycles: 140,947
- Total Registrations: 5,169,994
- Rank: Missouri ranked 18th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Missouri Automotive Facts

Speed Limits in MO
- Rural interstates: 70 mph ^[7]
- Urban interstates: 60 mph ^[7]
- Other roads: 65 mph ^[7]
Missouri Motor Fuel Consumption
- Missouri cities collectively ranked 14th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. ^[10]

Missouri Licensed Drivers

Licensed Drivers in MO ^[11]
- Female Drivers: 2,177,938
- Male Drivers: 2,099,099
- Total Drivers: 4,277,037
- Rank: 18th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Lamar Heights, MO

About Lamar Heights

Lamar Heights (Missouri) is a city with a population of 178 ^[12] that is located in Barton County.

More about Lamar Heights auto insurance

For more information about Lamar Heights car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Missouri car insurance overall, visit the Missouri Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

As of July 2013, 26 U.S. states had laws that allow drivers to show proof of insurance electronically on smartphones.

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)