Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Colfax, IL
Colfax, IL Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Colfax
- Minimum Liability Limits in Colfax, IL: 20/40/15 [2]
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- 20 Required coverage up to $20,000 for one individual injured in an accident
- 40 Required coverage up to $40,000 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 Colfax [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
- Insurer must verify financial responsibility or insurance after an accident or arrest.
- Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.
Colfax Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Colfax, IL.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Colfax [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Colfax
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Colfax, IL
Motorcycle License Regulations in Colfax, IL [3]
Detailed information about Colfax laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Colfax
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- Licenses will not be issued to any person under the age of 18 as an operator of a motorcycle unless the person has completed a motorcycle training course approved by IDOT and the required Secretary of State's motorcycle driver's examination.
- A 12-month instruction permit for a motor-driven cycle or motorcycle may be issued to a person 18 years of age or more, which entitles the holder to drive upon the highways during daylight under the direct supervision of a licensed motor-driven cycle operator or motorcycle operator with the same or greater classification, who is 21 years of age or older and who has at least 1 year of driving experience.
- An instruction permit for a Class M license may be issued to an applicant under age 18 only after successful completion of an approved driver education course and documentation of enrollment in an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Motorcycle Rider Education course.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Colfax, IL [3]
Various regulations and laws in Colfax regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Colfax
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- Illinois does not have a motorcycle helmet law.
- Every driver and passenger must be protected by glasses, goggles, or a transparent shield.
- Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, must be equipped with footrests for such passenger.
- No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars higher than the height of the shoulders of the operator when seated on the motorcycle.
- Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles need not be equipped with electric turn signals.
Rider & Driver Facts in Colfax, IL
Colfax Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Colfax [3]
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- Crashes are required to be reported in cases of death, injury, or when property damage exceeds $1,500, or $500 if any vehicle involved in the crash is uninsured.
- The deadline to file a report with the Department of Transportation is 10 days.
Colfax Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Colfax [2]
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- Rural interstates: 65 mph
- Urban interstates: 55 mph
- Other roads: 55 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in IL [4]
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- Illinois ranked 7th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Colfax Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in IL [5]
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- In 2012, Illinois totaled 364,655 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 5th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: IL ranked 4th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about Illinois
About Colfax
The village of Colfax (Illinois) has an approximate population of 1,061 and is located in McLean County. [6]
Colfax, IL Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Colfax, or for additional resources related to Colfax Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
Much like car insurance, maintaining a good driving record can help keep motorcycle insurance rates low.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Illinois DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)
