Car Insurance LocalCar Insurance Local
Blowing Rock Car Insurance Resources

Blowing Rock, NC Car Insurance

Cars Insured in Blowing Rock

^ There are an estimated 933 vehicles currently insured in Blowing Rock. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Blowing Rock

^ From 2006 to 2010, North Carolina cities had the 45th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Blowing Rock

^ There are an estimated 115 uninsured motorists driving in Blowing Rock. [3]

NC Car Insurance

Blowing Rock Car Insurance

Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Blowing Rock

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Blowing Rock: 30/60/25 [4]
    • 30  Required coverage up to $30,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 60  Required coverage up to $60,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 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 Blowing Rock

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Blowing Rock
  • Blowing Rock Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage
    • Note: Underinsured motorist coverage is mandatory in policies with uninsured motorist limits exceeding 30/60.

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Blowing Rock

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

Blowing Rock Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Blowing Rock Car Insurance Stats

Blowing Rock Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Blowing Rock
    • Based on historical and current data, 933 cars are currently insured in Blowing Rock. [5]
    • North Carolina cities collectively ranked 8th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 7,168,023. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Blowing Rock
    • Based on historical and current data, Blowing Rock has an estimated 115 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • North Carolina cities collectively had the 23rd highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Blowing Rock
    • North Carolina cities collectively had the 45th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Blowing Rock 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 drivers younger than 18. [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.


Blowing Rock Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Blowing Rock [9]
    • Blowing Rock, NC minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Blowing Rock
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Blowing Rock
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Blowing Rock
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1985 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 80 pounds. [7]

North Carolina Car & Driver Facts

North Carolina Auto Registrations

North Carolina Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in NC [8]
    • Registered Cars: 3,264,444
    • Registered Trucks: 2,743,261
    • Registered Motorcycles: 223,305
    • Total Registrations: 6,249,592
    • Rank: North Carolina ranked 12th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

North Carolina Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in NC
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 70 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • North Carolina Motor Fuel Consumption
    • North Carolina cities collectively ranked 9th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

North Carolina Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in NC [11]
    • Female Drivers: 3,382,446
    • Male Drivers: 3,186,895
    • Total Drivers: 6,569,341
    • Rank: 10th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Blowing Rock, NC

About Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock (North Carolina) is a town with a population of 1,241 [12] that is located in Watauga County.

NC Car Insurance

More about Blowing Rock auto insurance

For more information about Blowing Rock car insurance, or for additional resources regarding North Carolina car insurance overall, visit the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Some motorcyclists are currently required by law to wear a helmet in 47 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)

Additional Cities in NC