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Plum Branch, SC Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Plum Branch

^ There are an estimated 60 vehicles currently insured in Plum Branch. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Plum Branch

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

Uninsured Motorists in Plum Branch

^ There are an estimated 6 uninsured motorists driving in Plum Branch. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Plum Branch

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Plum Branch: 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 Plum Branch

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Plum Branch

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Plum Branch [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.

Plum Branch Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Plum Branch Car Insurance Stats

Plum Branch Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Plum Branch
    • Based on historical and current data, 60 cars are currently insured in Plum Branch. [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 Plum Branch
    • Based on historical and current data, Plum Branch has an estimated 6 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 Plum Branch
    • South Carolina cities collectively had the 23rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Plum Branch 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.


Plum Branch Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Plum Branch [9]
    • Plum Branch, SC minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Plum Branch
    • Renewal cycle: 10 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Plum Branch
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Plum Branch
    • 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 Plum Branch, SC

About Plum Branch

Plum Branch (South Carolina) is a town with a population of 82 [12] that is located in McCormick County.

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More about Plum Branch auto insurance

For more information about Plum Branch car insurance, or for additional resources regarding South Carolina car insurance overall, visit the South Carolina Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Cell phone use while driving a school bus is currently banned in 21 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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