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Buffalo Gap, SD Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Buffalo Gap

^ There are an estimated 106 vehicles currently insured in Buffalo Gap. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Buffalo Gap

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

Uninsured Motorists in Buffalo Gap

^ There are an estimated 8 uninsured motorists driving in Buffalo Gap. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Buffalo Gap

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Buffalo Gap: 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 Gap

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Buffalo Gap
  • Buffalo Gap 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 Gap

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

Buffalo Gap Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Buffalo Gap Car Insurance Stats

Buffalo Gap Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Buffalo Gap
    • Based on historical and current data, 106 cars are currently insured in Buffalo Gap. [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 Gap
    • Based on historical and current data, Buffalo Gap has an estimated 8 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 Gap
    • South Dakota cities collectively had the 51st highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Buffalo Gap 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 Gap Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Buffalo Gap [9]
    • Buffalo Gap, SD minimum driving age: 14 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Buffalo Gap
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Buffalo Gap
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Buffalo Gap
    • 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 Gap, SD

About Buffalo Gap

Buffalo Gap (South Dakota) is a town with a population of 126 [12] that is located in Custer County.

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More about Buffalo Gap auto insurance

For more information about Buffalo Gap car insurance, or for additional resources regarding South Dakota car insurance overall, visit the South Dakota Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

California has a program that offers low-cost auto policies to low-income drivers (California Assigned Risk Program).

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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