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Clarksburg, WV Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Clarksburg

^ There are an estimated 11,839 vehicles currently insured in Clarksburg. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Clarksburg

^ From 2006 to 2010, West Virginia cities had the 17th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Clarksburg

^ There are an estimated 1,158 uninsured motorists driving in Clarksburg. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Clarksburg

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Clarksburg: 20/40/10 [4]
    • 20  Required coverage up to $20,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 40  Required coverage up to $40,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 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 Clarksburg

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Clarksburg

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Clarksburg [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.

Clarksburg Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Clarksburg Car Insurance Stats

Clarksburg Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Clarksburg
    • Based on historical and current data, 11,839 cars are currently insured in Clarksburg. [5]
    • West Virginia cities collectively ranked 38th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 1,323,350. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Clarksburg
    • Based on historical and current data, Clarksburg has an estimated 1,158 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • West Virginia cities collectively had the 35th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Clarksburg
    • West Virginia cities collectively had the 15th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Clarksburg Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? Yes
    • hand-held phone ban in place for all drivers. [7]
  • 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 who hold either a learner's permit or an intermediate license. [7]
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • 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.

Clarksburg Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Clarksburg [9]
    • Clarksburg, WV minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Clarksburg
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Clarksburg
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Clarksburg
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1993 and apply to drivers/passengers 8+ years in front seat; 8 through 17 years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 4-feet-9-inches. [7]

West Virginia Car & Driver Facts

West Virginia Auto Registrations

West Virginia Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in WV [8]
    • Registered Cars: 663,436
    • Registered Trucks: 732,047
    • Registered Motorcycles: 57,564
    • Total Registrations: 1,458,222
    • Rank: West Virginia ranked 39th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

West Virginia Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in WV
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • West Virginia Motor Fuel Consumption
    • West Virginia cities collectively ranked 38th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

West Virginia Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in WV [11]
    • Female Drivers: 603,058
    • Male Drivers: 595,779
    • Total Drivers: 1,198,837
    • Rank: 38th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Clarksburg, WV

About Clarksburg

Clarksburg (West Virginia) is a city with a population of 16,578 [12] that is located in Harrison County.

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More about Clarksburg auto insurance

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

Did you know?

As of August 2013, three states (Idaho, Kansas and Minnesota) permit electronic delivery (e-Delivery) of insurance documents.

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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