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Cars Insured in Myrtle Creek

^ There are an estimated 2,412 vehicles currently insured in Myrtle Creek. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Myrtle Creek

^ From 2006 to 2010, Oregon cities had the 28th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Myrtle Creek

^ There are an estimated 259 uninsured motorists driving in Myrtle Creek. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Myrtle Creek

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Myrtle Creek: 25/50/20 [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
    • 20  Required coverage up to $20,000 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 Myrtle Creek

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Myrtle Creek
  • Myrtle Creek Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage
    • Personal injury protection coverage
    • Note: Underinsured motorist coverage is mandatory when uninsured motorist liability limit is greater than the required financial responsibility.

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Myrtle Creek

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Myrtle Creek [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.

Myrtle Creek Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Myrtle Creek Car Insurance Stats

Myrtle Creek Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Myrtle Creek
    • Based on historical and current data, 2,412 cars are currently insured in Myrtle Creek. [5]
    • Oregon cities collectively ranked 28th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 2,687,350. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Myrtle Creek
    • Based on historical and current data, Myrtle Creek has an estimated 259 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Oregon cities collectively had the 38th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Myrtle Creek
    • Oregon cities collectively had the 26th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Myrtle Creek Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? Yes
    • hand-held phone ban in place for all drivers. [7]
  • 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? 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.

Myrtle Creek Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Myrtle Creek [9]
    • Myrtle Creek, OR minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Myrtle Creek
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Myrtle Creek
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Myrtle Creek
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1990 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for younger than 1 year or less than 20 pounds in rear facing child safety seat; 7 or younger and 40 pounds or less in child safety seat; more than 40 pounds but 4-feet-9 inches or less in booster. [7]

Oregon Car & Driver Facts

Oregon Auto Registrations

Oregon Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in OR [8]
    • Registered Cars: 1,472,348
    • Registered Trucks: 1,542,955
    • Registered Motorcycles: 108,317
    • Total Registrations: 3,128,120
    • Rank: Oregon ranked 29th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Oregon Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in OR
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph (Trucks: 55 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Oregon Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Oregon cities collectively ranked 31st in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Oregon Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in OR [11]
    • Female Drivers: 1,392,461
    • Male Drivers: 1,381,495
    • Total Drivers: 2,773,956
    • Rank: 28th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Myrtle Creek, OR

About Myrtle Creek

Myrtle Creek (Oregon) is a city with a population of 3,439 [12] that is located in Douglas County.

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More about Myrtle Creek auto insurance

For more information about Myrtle Creek car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Oregon car insurance overall, visit the Oregon 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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