Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Thornton, CO
Thornton, CO Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Thornton
- Minimum Liability Limits in Thornton, CO: 25/50/15 [2]
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- 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
- 15 Required coverage up to $15,000 for property damage in an accident
- Insurer Verification of Insurance in Thornton [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
- 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.
Thornton Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Thornton, CO.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Thornton [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Thornton
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- Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger and passengers 17 and younger. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Thornton, CO
Motorcycle License Regulations in Thornton, CO [3]
Detailed information about Thornton laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Thornton
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- Any operator of a motorized bicycle shall possess a valid Driver's license.
- To be a legal motorcycle rider in Colorado, you must have the proper endorsement on your driver's license. The general motorcycle endorsement 'M' qualifies you to ride a 2- or 3-wheel motorcycle.
- CDOT administers a program called MOST: Motorcycle Operator Safety Training. Riders who pass a MOST class can simply take their completion card to a state driver's license office to get an endorsement with no further testing needed.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Thornton, CO [3]
Various regulations and laws in Thornton regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Thornton
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- Riders under 18 and passengers under 18 must wear safety helmets.
- Any driver or passenger on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on any public highway shall wear goggles or eyeglasses with lenses made of safety glass or plastic.
- Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped with footrests for such passengers.
- Every motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a lamp on the front, which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet from the front, and a red reflector in the rear.
- There is no passenger age restriction in Colorado.
Rider & Driver Facts in Thornton, CO
Thornton Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Thornton [3]
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- An accident report is required in any crash resulting in death, injury, or any property damage.
- The report must be filed within 10 days.
Thornton Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Thornton [2]
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- Rural interstates: 75 mph
- Urban interstates: 65 mph
- Other roads: 65 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in CO [4]
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- Colorado ranked 26th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Thornton Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in CO [5]
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- In 2012, Colorado totaled 183,881 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 17th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: CO ranked 22nd in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about Colorado
About Thornton
The city of Thornton (Colorado) has an approximate population of 118,772 and is located in Adams County. [6]
Thornton, CO Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Thornton, or for additional resources related to Thornton Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Colorado Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
The type, style and age of the motorcycle you ride can affect how much you pay in motorcycle insurance premiums.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Colorado DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)
