Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Sheffield, AL
Sheffield, AL Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Sheffield
- Minimum Liability Limits in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield [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.
Sheffield Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Sheffield, AL.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Sheffield [2]
-
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Sheffield
-
- Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Sheffield, AL
Motorcycle License Regulations in Sheffield, AL [3]
Detailed information about Sheffield laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Sheffield
-
- 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 Sheffield, AL [3]
Various regulations and laws in Sheffield regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Sheffield
-
- 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 Sheffield, AL
Sheffield Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Sheffield [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.
Sheffield Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Sheffield [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.
Sheffield 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 Sheffield
The city of Sheffield (Alabama) has an approximate population of 9,039 and is located in Colbert County. [6]
Sheffield, AL Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Sheffield, or for additional resources related to Sheffield Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Alabama Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear a helmet.
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)
