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Park Ridge, IL Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Park Ridge

^ There are an estimated 23,201 vehicles currently insured in Park Ridge. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Park Ridge

^ From 2006 to 2010, Illinois cities had the 26th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Park Ridge

^ There are an estimated 3,645 uninsured motorists driving in Park Ridge. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Park Ridge

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Park Ridge: 20/40/15 [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
    • 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.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Park Ridge

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Park Ridge

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Park Ridge [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.

Park Ridge Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Park Ridge Car Insurance Stats

Park Ridge Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Park Ridge
    • Based on historical and current data, 23,201 cars are currently insured in Park Ridge. [5]
    • Illinois cities collectively ranked 7th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 7,942,599. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Park Ridge
    • Based on historical and current data, Park Ridge has an estimated 3,645 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Illinois cities collectively had the 20th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Park Ridge
    • Illinois cities collectively had the 24th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Park Ridge Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? Yes
    • hand-held phone ban in place for drivers in construction and school speed zones or within 500 feet of an emergency scene (exemption applies for drivers reporting an emergency situation or communicating with emergency personnel during an emergency situation). [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 19 and learner's permit holders younger than 19. [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.

Park Ridge Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Park Ridge [9]
    • Park Ridge, IL minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Park Ridge
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Park Ridge
    • No law in place. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Park Ridge
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1988 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger. [7]

Illinois Car & Driver Facts

Illinois Auto Registrations

Illinois Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in IL [8]
    • Registered Cars: 5,563,757
    • Registered Trucks: 4,497,731
    • Registered Motorcycles: 350,292
    • Total Registrations: 10,445,208
    • Rank: Illinois ranked 4th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Illinois Automotive Facts

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

Illinois Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in IL [11]
    • Female Drivers: 4,251,141
    • Male Drivers: 4,122,828
    • Total Drivers: 8,373,969
    • Rank: 6th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Park Ridge, IL

About Park Ridge

Park Ridge (Illinois) is a city with a population of 37,480 [12] that is located in Cook County.

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More about Park Ridge auto insurance

For more information about Park Ridge car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Illinois car insurance overall, visit the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Penalties for driving without required insurance coverage vary widely by location. Fines can reach into the thousands of dollars.

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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