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Columbus, MT Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Columbus

^ There are an estimated 1,550 vehicles currently insured in Columbus. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Columbus

^ From 2006 to 2010, Montana cities had the 37th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Columbus

^ There are an estimated 164 uninsured motorists driving in Columbus. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Columbus

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Columbus: 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 Columbus

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Columbus
  • Columbus Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Columbus

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Columbus [4]
    • 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.

Columbus Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Columbus Car Insurance Stats

Columbus Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Columbus
    • Based on historical and current data, 1,550 cars are currently insured in Columbus. [5]
    • Montana cities collectively ranked 43rd in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 809,958. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Columbus
    • Based on historical and current data, Columbus has an estimated 164 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Montana cities collectively had the 30th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Columbus
    • Montana cities collectively had the 36th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Columbus Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? No
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? No
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • n/a. [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.


Columbus Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Columbus [9]
    • Columbus, MT minimum driving age: 14 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Columbus
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years, 4 years if by mail, or on 75th birthday, whichever occurs first7 [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Columbus
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Columbus
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1987 and apply to drivers/passengers 6+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 5 years and and younger and less than 60 pounds. [7]

Montana Car & Driver Facts

Montana Auto Registrations

Montana Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in MT [8]
    • Registered Cars: 435,575
    • Registered Trucks: 731,783
    • Registered Motorcycles: 47,011
    • Total Registrations: 1,219,158
    • Rank: Montana ranked 41st in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Montana Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in MT
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph (Trucks: 65 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 70 mph (Night: 65 mph) [7]
  • Montana Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Montana cities collectively ranked 42nd in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Montana Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in MT [11]
    • Female Drivers: 370,437
    • Male Drivers: 382,046
    • Total Drivers: 752,483
    • Rank: 43rd highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Columbus, MT

About Columbus

Columbus (Montana) is a town with a population of 1,893 [12] that is located in Stillwater County.

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More about Columbus auto insurance

For more information about Columbus car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Montana car insurance overall, visit the Montana Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Motorcyclists are currently required by law to wear a helmet are in place in 19 states and the District of Columbia.

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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