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Dorchester, NE Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Dorchester

^ There are an estimated 479 vehicles currently insured in Dorchester. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Dorchester

^ From 2006 to 2010, Nebraska cities had the 47th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Dorchester

^ There are an estimated 34 uninsured motorists driving in Dorchester. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Dorchester

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Dorchester: 25/50/25 [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
    • 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.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Dorchester

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Dorchester

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Dorchester [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurer must verify financial responsibility or insurance after an accident or arrest.
    • 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.

Dorchester Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Dorchester Car Insurance Stats

Dorchester Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Dorchester
    • Based on historical and current data, 479 cars are currently insured in Dorchester. [5]
    • Nebraska cities collectively ranked 37th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 1,492,531. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Dorchester
    • Based on historical and current data, Dorchester has an estimated 34 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Nebraska cities collectively had the 46th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Dorchester
    • Nebraska cities collectively had the 46th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Dorchester 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? No
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • Secondary 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.


Dorchester Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Dorchester [9]
    • Dorchester, NE minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Dorchester
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Dorchester
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Dorchester
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1993 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 5 years and younger. [7]

Nebraska Car & Driver Facts

Nebraska Auto Registrations

Nebraska Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in NE [8]
    • Registered Cars: 766,395
    • Registered Trucks: 1,065,473
    • Registered Motorcycles: 51,376
    • Total Registrations: 1,886,956
    • Rank: Nebraska ranked 35th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Nebraska Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in NE
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 60 mph [7]
  • Nebraska Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Nebraska cities collectively ranked 37th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Nebraska Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in NE [11]
    • Female Drivers: 676,726
    • Male Drivers: 679,651
    • Total Drivers: 1,356,377
    • Rank: 37th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Dorchester, NE

About Dorchester

Dorchester (Nebraska) is a village with a population of 586 [12] that is located in Saline County.

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More about Dorchester auto insurance

For more information about Dorchester car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Nebraska car insurance overall, visit the Nebraska 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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