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Montreat, NC Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Montreat

^ There are an estimated 543 vehicles currently insured in Montreat. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Montreat

^ From 2006 to 2010, North Carolina cities had the 45th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Montreat

^ There are an estimated 67 uninsured motorists driving in Montreat. [3]

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Montreat Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Montreat

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Montreat: 30/60/25 [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
    • 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 Montreat

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Montreat
  • Montreat Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage
    • Note: Underinsured motorist coverage is mandatory in policies with uninsured motorist limits exceeding 30/60.

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Montreat

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Montreat [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.

Montreat Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Montreat Car Insurance Stats

Montreat Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Montreat
    • Based on historical and current data, 543 cars are currently insured in Montreat. [5]
    • North Carolina cities collectively ranked 8th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 7,168,023. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Montreat
    • Based on historical and current data, Montreat has an estimated 67 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • North Carolina cities collectively had the 23rd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Montreat
    • North Carolina cities collectively had the 45th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Montreat 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 drivers younger than 18. [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.


Montreat Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Montreat [9]
    • Montreat, NC minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Montreat
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Montreat
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Montreat
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1985 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 80 pounds. [7]

North Carolina Car & Driver Facts

North Carolina Auto Registrations

North Carolina Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in NC [8]
    • Registered Cars: 3,264,444
    • Registered Trucks: 2,743,261
    • Registered Motorcycles: 223,305
    • Total Registrations: 6,249,592
    • Rank: North Carolina ranked 12th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

North Carolina Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in NC
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • North Carolina Motor Fuel Consumption
    • North Carolina cities collectively ranked 9th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

North Carolina Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in NC [11]
    • Female Drivers: 3,382,446
    • Male Drivers: 3,186,895
    • Total Drivers: 6,569,341
    • Rank: 10th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Montreat, NC

About Montreat

Montreat (North Carolina) is a town with a population of 723 [12] that is located in Buncombe County.

NC Car Insurance

More about Montreat auto insurance

For more information about Montreat car insurance, or for additional resources regarding North Carolina car insurance overall, visit the North Carolina 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)

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