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Greenville, SC Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Greenville

^ There are an estimated 43,039 vehicles currently insured in Greenville. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Greenville

^ From 2006 to 2010, South Carolina cities had the 23rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Greenville

^ There are an estimated 4,605 uninsured motorists driving in Greenville. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Greenville

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Greenville: 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 Greenville

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Greenville

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Greenville [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.

Greenville Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Greenville Car Insurance Stats

Greenville Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Greenville
    • Based on historical and current data, 43,039 cars are currently insured in Greenville. [5]
    • South Carolina cities collectively ranked 24th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 3,408,224. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Greenville
    • Based on historical and current data, Greenville has an estimated 4,605 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • South Carolina cities collectively had the 37th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Greenville
    • South Carolina cities collectively had the 23rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Greenville Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? No
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? No
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • n/a. [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.


Greenville Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Greenville [9]
    • Greenville, SC minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Greenville
    • Renewal cycle: 10 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Greenville
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Greenville
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1989 and apply to drivers/passengers 6+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 1 year and younger or less than 20 pounds in a rear-facing infant seat; 1 through 5 years and 20-39 pounds in a forward-facing child safety seat; 1 - 5 years and 40-80 pounds in booster. [7]

South Carolina Car & Driver Facts

South Carolina Auto Registrations

South Carolina Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in SC [8]
    • Registered Cars: 1,983,691
    • Registered Trucks: 1,726,266
    • Registered Motorcycles: 108,371
    • Total Registrations: 3,827,208
    • Rank: South Carolina ranked 25th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

South Carolina Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in SC
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • South Carolina Motor Fuel Consumption
    • South Carolina cities collectively ranked 18th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

South Carolina Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in SC [11]
    • Female Drivers: 1,775,011
    • Male Drivers: 1,633,307
    • Total Drivers: 3,408,318
    • Rank: 23rd highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Greenville, SC

About Greenville

Greenville (South Carolina) is a city with a population of 58,409 [12] that is located in Greenville County.

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More about Greenville auto insurance

For more information about Greenville car insurance, or for additional resources regarding South Carolina car insurance overall, visit the South Carolina 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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