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South Prairie, WA Car Insurance

Cars Insured in South Prairie

^ There are an estimated 290 vehicles currently insured in South Prairie. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in South Prairie

^ From 2006 to 2010, Washington cities had the 16th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in South Prairie

^ There are an estimated 54 uninsured motorists driving in South Prairie. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in South Prairie

  • Minimum Liability Limits in South Prairie: 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 South Prairie

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

Car Insurance Verification Laws in South Prairie

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

South Prairie Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

South Prairie Car Insurance Stats

South Prairie Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in South Prairie
    • Based on historical and current data, 290 cars are currently insured in South Prairie. [5]
    • Washington cities collectively ranked 13th in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 4,499,231. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in South Prairie
    • Based on historical and current data, South Prairie has an estimated 54 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Washington cities collectively had the 11th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in South Prairie
    • Washington cities collectively had the 16th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

South Prairie 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 learner's permit and intermediate license holders. [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.

South Prairie Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in South Prairie [9]
    • South Prairie, WA minimum driving age: 15 years.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in South Prairie
    • Renewal cycle: 5 years [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in South Prairie
    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in South Prairie
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1986 and apply to drivers/passengers 16+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 7 years and younger and less than 4-feet-9-inches. [7]

Washington Car & Driver Facts

Washington Auto Registrations

Washington Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in WA [8]
    • Registered Cars: 3,037,366
    • Registered Trucks: 2,610,557
    • Registered Motorcycles: 220,886
    • Total Registrations: 5,880,793
    • Rank: Washington ranked 14th in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Washington Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in WA
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 60 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 60 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 60 mph [7]
  • Washington Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Washington cities collectively ranked 19th in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Washington Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in WA [11]
    • Female Drivers: 2,495,765
    • Male Drivers: 2,683,024
    • Total Drivers: 5,178,789
    • Rank: 14th highest in the U.S.

Additional information about South Prairie, WA

About South Prairie

South Prairie (Washington) is a town with a population of 434 [12] that is located in Pierce County.

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More about South Prairie auto insurance

For more information about South Prairie car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Washington car insurance overall, visit the Washington Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Penalties for driving without required insurance coverage vary widely by location. Fines can reach into the thousands of dollars.

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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