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Cars Insured in Port Edwards

^ There are an estimated 1,282 vehicles currently insured in Port Edwards. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Port Edwards

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

Uninsured Motorists in Port Edwards

^ There are an estimated 194 uninsured motorists driving in Port Edwards. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Port Edwards

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Port Edwards: 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 Port Edwards

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Port Edwards

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

Port Edwards Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Port Edwards Car Insurance Stats

Port Edwards Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Port Edwards
    • Based on historical and current data, 1,282 cars are currently insured in Port Edwards. [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 Port Edwards
    • Based on historical and current data, Port Edwards has an estimated 194 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Wisconsin cities collectively had the 21st highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Port Edwards
    • Wisconsin cities collectively had the 44th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Port Edwards 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.


Port Edwards Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Port Edwards [9]
    • Port Edwards, WI minimum driving age: 15 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Port Edwards
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Port Edwards
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Port Edwards
    • 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 Port Edwards, WI

About Port Edwards

Port Edwards (Wisconsin) is a village with a population of 1,818 [12] that is located in Wood County.

WI Car Insurance

More about Port Edwards auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Under secondary laws, a police officer must have some other reason to stop a vehicle before citing a driver for that offense.

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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