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Motorcycle Licenses in Birmingham

^ A driver's license issued pursuant to state law suffices to operate a motor-driven cycle. [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Birmingham

^ Protective headgear and shoes required for motorcycle operators and passengers. [Read More]

Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL Motorcycle Insurance

Birmingham, AL Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Birmingham


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Birmingham, AL: 25/50/25 [2]
    • 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

  • Insurer Verification of Insurance in Birmingham [2]
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.
    • 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.

Birmingham Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Birmingham

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Birmingham, AL.

  • Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Birmingham [2]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Birmingham

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Birmingham, AL

Motorcycle License Regulations in Birmingham, AL [3]

Detailed information about Birmingham laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.

Motorcycle License Laws in Birmingham
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Birmingham
    • A driver's license issued pursuant to state law suffices to operate a motor-driven cycle.
    • A person 14 years of age or older may obtain an operator's license for motor-driven cycle and must register with the Director of Public Safety.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Birmingham, AL [3]

Various regulations and laws in Birmingham regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Birmingham
    • Protective headgear and shoes required for motorcycle operators and passengers.
    • Eye protection is not required for riders in Alabama.
    • Motorcycle carrying passengers, except in sidecar or enclosed cab, shall have footrests for passenger.
    • No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 15 inches in height above that portion of the seat occupied by the operator.
    • There is no passenger age restriction in Alabama.

Rider & Driver Facts in Birmingham, AL

Rider & Driver Facts in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Birmingham [3]
    • Crashes are required to be reported in incidents of death, injury, or when property damage exceeds $250.
    • The deadline to file a (safety responsibility) report is 30 days.

Birmingham Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Birmingham [2]
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph
    • Other roads: 65 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in AL [4]
    • Alabama ranked 17th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Birmingham Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in AL [5]
    • In 2012, Alabama totaled 132,465 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 23rd in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: AL ranked 21st in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about Alabama

About Birmingham

The city of Birmingham (Alabama) has an approximate population of 212,237 and is located in Jefferson County. [6]

AL Motorcycle Insurance

Birmingham, AL Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Birmingham, or for additional resources related to Birmingham Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Alabama Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Currently, there is no motorcycle helmet use law in two states (Illinois and Iowa).

Additional Cities in AL

References

1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)

2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Alabama DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)