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Bluffton, OH Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Bluffton

^ There are an estimated 2,896 vehicles currently insured in Bluffton. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Bluffton

^ From 2006 to 2010, Ohio cities had the 41st highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Bluffton

^ There are an estimated 448 uninsured motorists driving in Bluffton. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Bluffton

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Bluffton: 12.5/25/7.5 [4]
    • 12.5  Required coverage up to $12,500 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 7.5  Required coverage up to $7,500 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 Bluffton

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Bluffton

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Bluffton [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.

Bluffton Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Bluffton Car Insurance Stats

Bluffton Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Bluffton
    • Based on historical and current data, 2,896 cars are currently insured in Bluffton. [5]
    • Ohio cities collectively ranked 6th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 8,100,690. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Bluffton
    • Based on historical and current data, Bluffton has an estimated 448 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Ohio cities collectively had the 14th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Bluffton
    • Ohio cities collectively had the 43rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Bluffton 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 185. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • Primary enforcement in effect for drivers younger than 18. Secondary enforcement in effect for for texting. [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.


Bluffton Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Bluffton [9]
    • Bluffton, OH minimum driving age: 15 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Bluffton
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bluffton
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
    • Ohio\'s motorcycle helmet use law covers all operators during the first year of licensure and all passengers of operators who are covered by the law. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Bluffton
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 8 through 14 in all seats; 15+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 3 years and younger or less than 40 pounds in child restraint; 4 - 7 years who weigh 40 pounds or more and who are shorter than 57 inches in booster seat. [7]

Ohio Car & Driver Facts

Ohio Auto Registrations

Ohio Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in OH [8]
    • Registered Cars: 5,412,188
    • Registered Trucks: 4,386,240
    • Registered Motorcycles: 390,522
    • Total Registrations: 10,217,277
    • Rank: Ohio ranked 7th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Ohio Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in OH
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Ohio Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Ohio cities collectively ranked 6th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Ohio Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in OH [11]
    • Female Drivers: 4,118,031
    • Male Drivers: 3,864,118
    • Total Drivers: 7,982,149
    • Rank: 7th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Bluffton, OH

About Bluffton

Bluffton (Ohio) is a village with a population of 4,125 [12] that is located in Allen County.

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More about Bluffton auto insurance

For more information about Bluffton car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Ohio car insurance overall, visit the Ohio Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

California has a program that offers low-cost auto policies to low-income drivers (California Assigned Risk Program).

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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