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Plains, MT Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Plains

^ There are an estimated 858 vehicles currently insured in Plains. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Plains

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

Uninsured Motorists in Plains

^ There are an estimated 91 uninsured motorists driving in Plains. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Plains

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Plains: 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 Plains

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Plains

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Plains [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.

Plains Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Plains Car Insurance Stats

Plains Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Plains
    • Based on historical and current data, 858 cars are currently insured in Plains. [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 Plains
    • Based on historical and current data, Plains has an estimated 91 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Montana cities collectively had the 30th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Plains
    • Montana cities collectively had the 36th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Plains 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.


Plains Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Plains [9]
    • Plains, MT minimum driving age: 14 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Plains
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years, 4 years if by mail, or on 75th birthday, whichever occurs first7 [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Plains
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Plains
    • 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 Plains, MT

About Plains

Plains (Montana) is a town with a population of 1,048 [12] that is located in Sanders County.

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More about Plains auto insurance

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

Did you know?

Driving while text messaging is currently banned for all drivers in 41 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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