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Elizabethton, TN Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Elizabethton

^ There are an estimated 9,613 vehicles currently insured in Elizabethton. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Elizabethton

^ From 2006 to 2010, Tennessee cities had the 39th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Elizabethton

^ There are an estimated 2,426 uninsured motorists driving in Elizabethton. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Elizabethton

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Elizabethton: 25/50/15 [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
    • 15  Required coverage up to $15,000 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.
    • Note: Instead of policy limits, policyholders can satisfy the requirement with a combined single limit policy.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Elizabethton

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Elizabethton

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Elizabethton [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.

Elizabethton Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Elizabethton Car Insurance Stats

Elizabethton Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Elizabethton
    • Based on historical and current data, 9,613 cars are currently insured in Elizabethton. [5]
    • Tennessee cities collectively ranked 15th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 4,303,507. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Elizabethton
    • Based on historical and current data, Elizabethton has an estimated 2,426 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Tennessee cities collectively had the 4th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Elizabethton
    • Tennessee cities collectively had the 38th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Elizabethton Distracted Driving Laws


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


Elizabethton Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Elizabethton [9]
    • Elizabethton, TN minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Elizabethton
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Elizabethton
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Elizabethton
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for younger than 1 year or 20 pounds or less in a rear-facing infant seat; 1 - 3 years and 20+ pounds in a forward-facing infant seat; 4 - 8 years and less than 4-feet-9-inches in booster. [7]

Tennessee Car & Driver Facts

Tennessee Auto Registrations

Tennessee Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in TN [8]
    • Registered Cars: 2,637,423
    • Registered Trucks: 2,483,721
    • Registered Motorcycles: 168,420
    • Total Registrations: 5,302,335
    • Rank: Tennessee ranked 16th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Tennessee Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in TN
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph [7]
  • Tennessee Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Tennessee cities collectively ranked 15th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Tennessee Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in TN [11]
    • Female Drivers: 2,353,546
    • Male Drivers: 2,190,213
    • Total Drivers: 4,543,759
    • Rank: 17th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Elizabethton, TN

About Elizabethton

Elizabethton (Tennessee) is a city with a population of 14,176 [12] that is located in Carter County.

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More about Elizabethton auto insurance

For more information about Elizabethton car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Tennessee car insurance overall, visit the Tennessee Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Novice drivers are prohibited from the use of all cell phones in 37 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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