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Chatham, VA Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Chatham

^ There are an estimated 973 vehicles currently insured in Chatham. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Chatham

^ From 2006 to 2010, Virginia cities had the 32nd highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Chatham

^ There are an estimated 94 uninsured motorists driving in Chatham. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Chatham

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Chatham: 25/50/20 [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
    • 20  Required coverage up to $20,000 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 Chatham

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Chatham
  • Chatham Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage
    • Note: It is compulsory to buy physical damage insurance or pay an Uninsured Motorists Vehicle (UMV) fee to the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Chatham

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Chatham [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurer must verify financial responsibility or insurance after an accident or arrest.
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.
    • 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.

Chatham Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Chatham Car Insurance Stats

Chatham Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Chatham
    • Based on historical and current data, 973 cars are currently insured in Chatham. [5]
    • Virginia cities collectively ranked 11th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 6,133,687. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Chatham
    • Based on historical and current data, Chatham has an estimated 94 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Virginia cities collectively had the 36th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Chatham
    • Virginia cities collectively had the 34th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Chatham 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 drivers younger than 18. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? Yes
    • Ban applies to school bus drivers. [7]
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • Primary enforcement in effect for texting. Secondary enforcement in effect for drivers younger than 18. [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.


Chatham Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Chatham [9]
    • Chatham, VA minimum driving age: 15 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Chatham
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Chatham
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Chatham
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1988 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger unless they have a physician exemption19. [7]

Virginia Car & Driver Facts

Virginia Auto Registrations

Virginia Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in VA [8]
    • Registered Cars: 3,827,026
    • Registered Trucks: 2,954,336
    • Registered Motorcycles: 195,829
    • Total Registrations: 6,998,385
    • Rank: Virginia ranked 11th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Virginia Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in VA
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Virginia Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Virginia cities collectively ranked 12th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Virginia Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in VA [11]
    • Female Drivers: 2,820,210
    • Male Drivers: 2,646,835
    • Total Drivers: 5,467,045
    • Rank: 13th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Chatham, VA

About Chatham

Chatham (Virginia) is a town with a population of 1,269 [12] that is located in Pittsylvania County.

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More about Chatham auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Driving while talking on a hand-held cell phone is currently prohibited in in 11 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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