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Big Bend, WI Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Big Bend

^ There are an estimated 910 vehicles currently insured in Big Bend. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Big Bend

^ From 2006 to 2010, Wisconsin cities had the 46th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Big Bend

^ There are an estimated 137 uninsured motorists driving in Big Bend. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Big Bend

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Big Bend: 25/50/10 [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
    • 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 Big Bend

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Big Bend

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

Big Bend Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Big Bend Car Insurance Stats

Big Bend Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Big Bend
    • Based on historical and current data, 910 cars are currently insured in Big Bend. [5]
    • Wisconsin cities collectively ranked 19th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 4,010,389. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Big Bend
    • Based on historical and current data, Big Bend has an estimated 137 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Wisconsin cities collectively had the 21st highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Big Bend
    • Wisconsin cities collectively had the 44th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Big Bend 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? 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.


Big Bend Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Big Bend [9]
    • Big Bend, WI minimum driving age: 15 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Big Bend
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Big Bend
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Big Bend
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1987 and apply to drivers/passengers 8+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for younger than 1 (or less than 20 pounds) in rear-facing infant seat; 1 - 3 years (between 20 and 40 pounds) in forward-facing child safety seat; 4 - 7 years (between 40 and 80 pounds) and less than 57 inches tall in booster. [7]

Wisconsin Car & Driver Facts

Wisconsin Auto Registrations

Wisconsin Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in WI [8]
    • Registered Cars: 2,419,096
    • Registered Trucks: 2,492,527
    • Registered Motorcycles: 317,656
    • Total Registrations: 5,244,195
    • Rank: Wisconsin ranked 17th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Wisconsin Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in WI
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Wisconsin Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Wisconsin cities collectively ranked 20th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Wisconsin Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in WI [11]
    • Female Drivers: 2,070,156
    • Male Drivers: 2,077,314
    • Total Drivers: 4,147,470
    • Rank: 19th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Big Bend, WI

About Big Bend

Big Bend (Wisconsin) is a village with a population of 1,290 [12] that is located in Waukesha County.

WI Car Insurance

More about Big Bend auto insurance

For more information about Big Bend car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Wisconsin car insurance overall, visit the Wisconsin Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

As of July 2013, 26 U.S. states had laws that allow drivers to show proof of insurance electronically on smartphones.

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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