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Buffalo, SD Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Buffalo

^ There are an estimated 279 vehicles currently insured in Buffalo. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Buffalo

^ From 2006 to 2010, South Dakota cities had the 50th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Buffalo

^ There are an estimated 21 uninsured motorists driving in Buffalo. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Buffalo

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Buffalo: 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 Buffalo

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Buffalo

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Buffalo [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

Buffalo Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Buffalo Car Insurance Stats

Buffalo Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Buffalo
    • Based on historical and current data, 279 cars are currently insured in Buffalo. [5]
    • South Dakota cities collectively ranked 44th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 687,592. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Buffalo
    • Based on historical and current data, Buffalo has an estimated 21 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • South Dakota cities collectively had the 43rd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Buffalo
    • South Dakota cities collectively had the 51st highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Buffalo Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? Yes
    • Texting-while-driving ban in place for learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • Secondary 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.


Buffalo Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Buffalo [9]
    • Buffalo, SD minimum driving age: 14 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Buffalo
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Buffalo
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Buffalo
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1995 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 4 years and younger and less than 40 pounds. [7]

South Dakota Car & Driver Facts

South Dakota Auto Registrations

South Dakota Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in SD [8]
    • Registered Cars: 384,573
    • Registered Trucks: 538,595
    • Registered Motorcycles: 69,670
    • Total Registrations: 995,423
    • Rank: South Dakota ranked 44th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

South Dakota Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in SD
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 70 mph [7]
  • South Dakota Motor Fuel Consumption
    • South Dakota cities collectively ranked 45th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

South Dakota Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in SD [11]
    • Female Drivers: 300,232
    • Male Drivers: 303,026
    • Total Drivers: 603,258
    • Rank: 46th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Buffalo, SD

About Buffalo

Buffalo (South Dakota) is a town with a population of 330 [12] that is located in Harding County.

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More about Buffalo auto insurance

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