Surfside Beach Car Insurance Resources

Surfside Beach, SC Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Surfside Beach

^ There are an estimated 2,827 vehicles currently insured in Surfside Beach. ^[1]

Car Insurance Rates in Surfside Beach

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

Uninsured Motorists in Surfside Beach

^ There are an estimated 303 uninsured motorists driving in Surfside Beach. ^[3]

Surfside Beach Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Surfside Beach

Minimum Liability Limits in Surfside Beach: 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.

Chart: Required coverage in the U.S.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements ^[4]
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Surfside Beach

Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Surfside Beach ^[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.

Surfside Beach Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Surfside Beach Car Insurance Stats

Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Surfside Beach
- Based on historical and current data, 2,827 cars are currently insured in Surfside Beach. ^[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 Surfside Beach
- Based on historical and current data, Surfside Beach has an estimated 303 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 Surfside Beach
- South Carolina cities collectively had the 23rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. ^[2]

Surfside Beach 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.

Surfside Beach Automotive Laws

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

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 Surfside Beach, SC

About Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach (South Carolina) is a town with a population of 3,837 ^[12] that is located in Horry County.

More about Surfside Beach auto insurance

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