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Portsmouth, RI Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Portsmouth

^ There are an estimated 11,112 vehicles currently insured in Portsmouth. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Portsmouth

^ From 2006 to 2010, Rhode Island cities had the 7th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Portsmouth

^ There are an estimated 2,180 uninsured motorists driving in Portsmouth. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Portsmouth

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Portsmouth: 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.
    • Note: Instead of policy limits, policyholders can satisfy the requirement with a combined single limit policy.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Portsmouth

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Portsmouth Car Insurance Stats

Portsmouth Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Portsmouth
    • Based on historical and current data, 11,112 cars are currently insured in Portsmouth. [5]
    • Rhode Island cities collectively ranked 45th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 672,594. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Portsmouth
    • Based on historical and current data, Portsmouth has an estimated 2,180 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Rhode Island cities collectively had the 9th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Portsmouth
    • Rhode Island cities collectively had the 7th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Portsmouth 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.


Portsmouth Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Portsmouth [9]
    • Portsmouth, RI minimum driving age: 16 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Portsmouth
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Portsmouth
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [7]
    • Rhode Island\'s motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers (regardless of age) and all operators during the first year of licensure (regardless of age). [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Portsmouth
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1991 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 57 inches and less than 80 pounds. [7]

Rhode Island Car & Driver Facts

Rhode Island Auto Registrations

Rhode Island Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in RI [8]
    • Registered Cars: 527,589
    • Registered Trucks: 356,122
    • Registered Motorcycles: 33,085
    • Total Registrations: 918,823
    • Rank: Rhode Island ranked 46th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Rhode Island Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in RI
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Rhode Island Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Rhode Island cities collectively ranked 48th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Rhode Island Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in RI [11]
    • Female Drivers: 382,262
    • Male Drivers: 367,444
    • Total Drivers: 749,706
    • Rank: 44th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Portsmouth, RI

About Portsmouth

Portsmouth (Rhode Island) is a town with a population of 17,389 [12] that is located in Newport County.

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More about Portsmouth auto insurance

For more information about Portsmouth car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Rhode Island car insurance overall, visit the Rhode Island Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Driving while text messaging is currently banned for all drivers in 41 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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