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Wahpeton, ND Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Wahpeton

^ There are an estimated 7,210 vehicles currently insured in Wahpeton. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Wahpeton

^ From 2006 to 2010, North Dakota cities had the 51st highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Wahpeton

^ There are an estimated 515 uninsured motorists driving in Wahpeton. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Wahpeton

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Wahpeton: 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 Wahpeton

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Wahpeton
  • Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Wahpeton [4]
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.

Wahpeton Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Wahpeton Car Insurance Stats

Wahpeton Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Wahpeton
    • Based on historical and current data, 7,210 cars are currently insured in Wahpeton. [5]
    • North Dakota cities collectively ranked 46th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 624,462. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Wahpeton
    • Based on historical and current data, Wahpeton has an estimated 515 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • North Dakota cities collectively had the 42nd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Wahpeton
    • North Dakota cities collectively had the 50th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Wahpeton 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? 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.


Wahpeton Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Wahpeton [9]
    • Wahpeton, ND minimum driving age: 14 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Wahpeton
    • Renewal cycle: 6 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Wahpeton
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
    • North Dakota\'s motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers traveling with operators who are covered by the law. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Wahpeton
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1994 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 6 years and younger and less than 57 inches or less than 80 pounds. [7]

North Dakota Car & Driver Facts

North Dakota Auto Registrations

North Dakota Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in ND [8]
    • Registered Cars: 328,511
    • Registered Trucks: 422,071
    • Registered Motorcycles: 32,668
    • Total Registrations: 785,866
    • Rank: North Dakota ranked 48th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

North Dakota Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in ND
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph [7]
  • North Dakota Motor Fuel Consumption
    • North Dakota cities collectively ranked 43rd in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

North Dakota Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in ND [11]
    • Female Drivers: 240,757
    • Male Drivers: 249,389
    • Total Drivers: 490,146
    • Rank: 49th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Wahpeton, ND

About Wahpeton

Wahpeton (North Dakota) is a city with a population of 7,766 [12] that is located in Richland County.

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More about Wahpeton auto insurance

For more information about Wahpeton car insurance, or for additional resources regarding North Dakota car insurance overall, visit the North Dakota Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Penalties for driving without required insurance coverage vary widely by location. Fines can reach into the thousands of dollars.

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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