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Berrien Springs, MI Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Berrien Springs

^ There are an estimated 1,123 vehicles currently insured in Berrien Springs. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Berrien Springs

^ From 2006 to 2010, Michigan cities had the 12th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Berrien Springs

^ There are an estimated 251 uninsured motorists driving in Berrien Springs. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Berrien Springs

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Berrien Springs: 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 Berrien Springs

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Berrien Springs
  • Berrien Springs Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Personal injury protection coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Berrien Springs

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

Berrien Springs Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Berrien Springs Car Insurance Stats

Berrien Springs Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Berrien Springs
    • Based on historical and current data, 1,123 cars are currently insured in Berrien Springs. [5]
    • Michigan cities collectively ranked 10th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 6,165,963. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Berrien Springs
    • Based on historical and current data, Berrien Springs has an estimated 251 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Michigan cities collectively had the 7th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Berrien Springs
    • Michigan cities collectively had the 10th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Berrien Springs 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 (level 1 and 2); integrated voice-operated systems excepted. [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.


Berrien Springs Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Berrien Springs [9]
    • Berrien Springs, MI minimum driving age: 14 years, 9 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Berrien Springs
    • Renewal cycle: 4 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Berrien Springs
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [7]
    • All riders younger than 21 years are required to wear helmets, without exception. Those 21 and older may ride without helmets 1) if they carry additional insurance and have passed a motorcycle safety course or 2) if they have had their motorcycle endorsement for at least two years. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Berrien Springs
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1985 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in front seat. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 57 inches. [7]

Michigan Car & Driver Facts

Michigan Auto Registrations

Michigan Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in MI [8]
    • Registered Cars: 4,742,808
    • Registered Trucks: 4,111,481
    • Registered Motorcycles: 308,349
    • Total Registrations: 9,182,847
    • Rank: Michigan ranked 8th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Michigan Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in MI
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 60 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Michigan Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Michigan cities collectively ranked 10th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Michigan Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in MI [11]
    • Female Drivers: 3,613,751
    • Male Drivers: 3,445,758
    • Total Drivers: 7,059,509
    • Rank: 8th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Berrien Springs, MI

About Berrien Springs

Berrien Springs (Michigan) is a village with a population of 1,800 [12] that is located in Berrien County.

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More about Berrien Springs auto insurance

For more information about Berrien Springs car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Michigan car insurance overall, visit the Michigan 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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