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Fort Sumner, NM Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Fort Sumner

^ There are an estimated 763 vehicles currently insured in Fort Sumner. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Fort Sumner

^ From 2006 to 2010, New Mexico cities had the 27th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Fort Sumner

^ There are an estimated 183 uninsured motorists driving in Fort Sumner. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Fort Sumner

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Fort Sumner: 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.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Fort Sumner

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Fort Sumner
  • Fort Sumner Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Fort Sumner

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Fort Sumner [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.

Fort Sumner Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Fort Sumner Car Insurance Stats

Fort Sumner Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Fort Sumner
    • Based on historical and current data, 763 cars are currently insured in Fort Sumner. [5]
    • New Mexico cities collectively ranked 36th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 1,523,172. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Fort Sumner
    • Based on historical and current data, Fort Sumner has an estimated 183 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • New Mexico cities collectively had the 2nd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Fort Sumner
    • New Mexico cities collectively had the 30th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Fort Sumner Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? Yes
    • Texting-while-driving ban in place for learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • 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.


Fort Sumner Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Fort Sumner [9]
    • Fort Sumner, NM minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Fort Sumner
    • Renewal cycle: 4 or 8 years at the option of the driver [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Fort Sumner
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Fort Sumner
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for younger than 1 year in a rear-facing infant seat; 1 - 4 years or less than 40 pounds in a child safety seat; 5 - 6 or less than 60 pounds in a booster seat. [7]

New Mexico Car & Driver Facts

New Mexico Auto Registrations

New Mexico Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in NM [8]
    • Registered Cars: 718,457
    • Registered Trucks: 984,465
    • Registered Motorcycles: 64,912
    • Total Registrations: 1,772,040
    • Rank: New Mexico ranked 37th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

New Mexico Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in NM
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • New Mexico Motor Fuel Consumption
    • New Mexico cities collectively ranked 35th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

New Mexico Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in NM [11]
    • Female Drivers: 711,481
    • Male Drivers: 707,160
    • Total Drivers: 1,418,641
    • Rank: 36th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Fort Sumner, NM

About Fort Sumner

Fort Sumner (New Mexico) is a village with a population of 1,031 [12] that is located in De Baca County.

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More about Fort Sumner auto insurance

For more information about Fort Sumner car insurance, or for additional resources regarding New Mexico car insurance overall, visit the New Mexico Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Cell phone use while driving a school bus is currently banned in 21 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)

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