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Cars Insured in Cranston

^ There are an estimated 51,368 vehicles currently insured in Cranston. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Cranston

^ From 2006 to 2010, Rhode Island cities had the 7th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Cranston

^ There are an estimated 10,077 uninsured motorists driving in Cranston. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Cranston

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Cranston: 25/50/25 [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
    • 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.
    • Note: Instead of policy limits, policyholders can satisfy the requirement with a combined single limit policy.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Cranston

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Cranston

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Cranston [4]
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.

Cranston Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Cranston Car Insurance Stats

Cranston Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Cranston
    • Based on historical and current data, 51,368 cars are currently insured in Cranston. [5]
    • Rhode Island cities collectively ranked 45th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 672,594. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Cranston
    • Based on historical and current data, Cranston has an estimated 10,077 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Rhode Island cities collectively had the 9th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Cranston
    • Rhode Island cities collectively had the 7th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Cranston 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.


Cranston Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Cranston [9]
    • Cranston, RI minimum driving age: 16 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Cranston
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Cranston
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [7]
    • Rhode Island\'s motorcycle helmet use law covers all passengers (regardless of age) and all operators during the first year of licensure (regardless of age). [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Cranston
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1991 and apply to drivers/passengers 18+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 57 inches and less than 80 pounds. [7]

Rhode Island Car & Driver Facts

Rhode Island Auto Registrations

Rhode Island Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in RI [8]
    • Registered Cars: 527,589
    • Registered Trucks: 356,122
    • Registered Motorcycles: 33,085
    • Total Registrations: 918,823
    • Rank: Rhode Island ranked 46th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Rhode Island Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in RI
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 55 mph [7]
  • Rhode Island Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Rhode Island cities collectively ranked 48th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Rhode Island Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in RI [11]
    • Female Drivers: 382,262
    • Male Drivers: 367,444
    • Total Drivers: 749,706
    • Rank: 44th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Cranston, RI

About Cranston

Cranston (Rhode Island) is a city with a population of 80,387 [12] that is located in Providence County.

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More about Cranston auto insurance

For more information about Cranston car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Rhode Island car insurance overall, visit the Rhode Island Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

As of August 2013, three states (Idaho, Kansas and Minnesota) permit electronic delivery (e-Delivery) of insurance documents.

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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