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Long Branch, NJ Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Long Branch

^ There are an estimated 18,724 vehicles currently insured in Long Branch. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Long Branch

^ From 2006 to 2010, New Jersey cities had the 2nd highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Long Branch

^ There are an estimated 2,339 uninsured motorists driving in Long Branch. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Long Branch

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Long Branch: 15/30/5 [4]
    • 15  Required coverage up to $15,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 30  Required coverage up to $30,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 5  Required coverage up to $5,000 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: Basic policy (optional) limits are $10,000/$10,000/$5,000. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage not available under the basic policy but uninsured motorist coverage is required under the standard policy.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Long Branch

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Long Branch
  • Long Branch 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 Long Branch

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

Long Branch Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Long Branch Car Insurance Stats

Long Branch Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Long Branch
    • Based on historical and current data, 18,724 cars are currently insured in Long Branch. [5]
    • New Jersey cities collectively ranked 12th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 5,358,929. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Long Branch
    • Based on historical and current data, Long Branch has an estimated 2,339 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • New Jersey cities collectively had the 31st highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Long Branch
    • New Jersey cities collectively had the 1st highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Long Branch Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? Yes
    • hand-held phone ban in place for all drivers. [7]
  • 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? 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.

Long Branch Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Long Branch [9]
    • Long Branch, NJ minimum driving age: 16 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Long Branch
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Long Branch
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Long Branch
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1985 and apply to drivers/passengers 7 years and younger and more than 80 pounds; 8+ in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 80 pounds. [7]

New Jersey Car & Driver Facts

New Jersey Auto Registrations

New Jersey Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in NJ [8]
    • Registered Cars: 4,416,631
    • Registered Trucks: 3,172,253
    • Registered Motorcycles: 330,489
    • Total Registrations: 7,939,956
    • Rank: New Jersey ranked 9th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

New Jersey Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in NJ
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • New Jersey Motor Fuel Consumption
    • New Jersey cities collectively ranked 11th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

New Jersey Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in NJ [11]
    • Female Drivers: 3,042,562
    • Male Drivers: 2,934,896
    • Total Drivers: 5,977,458
    • Rank: 12th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Long Branch, NJ

About Long Branch

Long Branch (New Jersey) is a city with a population of 30,719 [12] that is located in Monmouth County.

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More about Long Branch auto insurance

For more information about Long Branch car insurance, or for additional resources regarding New Jersey car insurance overall, visit the New Jersey Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Of all U.S. states, Mississippi had the highest uninsured motorist rate (28 percent) when last measured.

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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