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De Soto, MO Car Insurance

Cars Insured in De Soto

^ There are an estimated 4,542 vehicles currently insured in De Soto. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in De Soto

^ From 2006 to 2010, Missouri cities had the 34th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in De Soto

^ There are an estimated 626 uninsured motorists driving in De Soto. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in De Soto

  • Minimum Liability Limits in De Soto: 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 De Soto

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in De Soto

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in De Soto [4]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.
    • 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.

De Soto Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

De Soto Car Insurance Stats

De Soto Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in De Soto
    • Based on historical and current data, 4,542 cars are currently insured in De Soto. [5]
    • Missouri cities collectively ranked 17th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 4,250,331. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in De Soto
    • Based on historical and current data, De Soto has an estimated 626 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Missouri cities collectively had the 22nd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in De Soto
    • Missouri cities collectively had the 33rd highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

De Soto Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? Yes
    • Texting-while-driving ban in place for drivers 21 and younger. [7]
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? No
  • 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.


De Soto Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in De Soto [9]
    • De Soto, MO minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in De Soto
    • Renewal cycle: 6 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in De Soto
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in De Soto
    • 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 3 years and younger or less than 10 pounds must be in a child restraint; 4 - 7 years between 40 and 80 pounds and 4-feet-9-inches or shorter in booster seat. [7]

Missouri Car & Driver Facts

Missouri Auto Registrations

Missouri Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in MO [8]
    • Registered Cars: 2,440,765
    • Registered Trucks: 2,572,195
    • Registered Motorcycles: 140,947
    • Total Registrations: 5,169,994
    • Rank: Missouri ranked 18th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Missouri Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in MO
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 60 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 65 mph [7]
  • Missouri Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Missouri cities collectively ranked 14th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Missouri Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in MO [11]
    • Female Drivers: 2,177,938
    • Male Drivers: 2,099,099
    • Total Drivers: 4,277,037
    • Rank: 18th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about De Soto, MO

About De Soto

De Soto (Missouri) is a city with a population of 6,400 [12] that is located in Jefferson County.

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More about De Soto auto insurance

For more information about De Soto car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Missouri car insurance overall, visit the Missouri 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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