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Forest Grove, OR Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Forest Grove

^ There are an estimated 14,789 vehicles currently insured in Forest Grove. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Forest Grove

^ From 2006 to 2010, Oregon cities had the 28th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Forest Grove

^ There are an estimated 1,588 uninsured motorists driving in Forest Grove. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Forest Grove

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Forest Grove: 25/50/20 [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
    • 20  Required coverage up to $20,000 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 Forest Grove

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Forest Grove
  • Forest Grove Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage
    • Personal injury protection coverage
    • Note: Underinsured motorist coverage is mandatory when uninsured motorist liability limit is greater than the required financial responsibility.

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Forest Grove

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Forest Grove [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.

Forest Grove Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Forest Grove Car Insurance Stats

Forest Grove Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Forest Grove
    • Based on historical and current data, 14,789 cars are currently insured in Forest Grove. [5]
    • Oregon cities collectively ranked 28th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 2,687,350. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Forest Grove
    • Based on historical and current data, Forest Grove has an estimated 1,588 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Oregon cities collectively had the 38th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Forest Grove
    • Oregon cities collectively had the 26th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Forest Grove 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 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.

Forest Grove Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Forest Grove [9]
    • Forest Grove, OR minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Forest Grove
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Forest Grove
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Forest Grove
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1990 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for younger than 1 year or less than 20 pounds in rear facing child safety seat; 7 or younger and 40 pounds or less in child safety seat; more than 40 pounds but 4-feet-9 inches or less in booster. [7]

Oregon Car & Driver Facts

Oregon Auto Registrations

Oregon Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in OR [8]
    • Registered Cars: 1,472,348
    • Registered Trucks: 1,542,955
    • Registered Motorcycles: 108,317
    • Total Registrations: 3,128,120
    • Rank: Oregon ranked 29th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Oregon Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in OR
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph (Trucks: 55 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Oregon Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Oregon cities collectively ranked 31st in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Oregon Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in OR [11]
    • Female Drivers: 1,392,461
    • Male Drivers: 1,381,495
    • Total Drivers: 2,773,956
    • Rank: 28th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Forest Grove, OR

About Forest Grove

Forest Grove (Oregon) is a city with a population of 21,083 [12] that is located in Washington County.

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More about Forest Grove auto insurance

For more information about Forest Grove car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Oregon car insurance overall, visit the Oregon Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Driving while talking on a hand-held cell phone is currently prohibited in in 11 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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