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Defiance Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Defiance

^ Class M driver's or Endorsement L licenses are issued for the operation of a motorcycle. [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Defiance

^ Iowa does not have a motorcycle helmet law. [Read More]

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Defiance, IA Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Defiance


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Defiance, IA: 20/40/15 [2]
    • 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 Defiance [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

Defiance Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Defiance

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Defiance, IA.

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Defiance

    • No law in place. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Defiance, IA

Motorcycle License Regulations in Defiance, IA [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Defiance
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Defiance
    • Class M driver's or Endorsement L licenses are issued for the operation of a motorcycle.
    • Applicants under the age of 18 for a motorcycle driver's license must successfully complete a motorcycle education course.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Defiance, IA [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Defiance
    • Iowa does not have a motorcycle helmet law.
    • Eye protection is not required for riders in Iowa.
    • The motorcycle must be equipped with footrests for the passenger unless the passenger is riding in a sidecar or enclosed cab.
    • A person must not operate or ride a motorcycle on the highways with another person on the motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than 1 person.
    • Passengers may ride upon the regular seat if designed for 2 persons, or upon another seat firmly attached at the rear.

Rider & Driver Facts in Defiance, IA

Rider & Driver Facts in Defiance, IA

Defiance Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Defiance [3]
    • Drivers are not required to fill out a DOT report for an accident resulting in personal injury, death, or damage of $1,500 or more if the accident is investigated by a law enforcement agency.
    • If required to submit an accident report, the deadline is 3 days.

Defiance Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Defiance [2]
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph
    • Other roads: 55 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in IA [4]
    • Iowa ranked 28th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Defiance Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in IA [5]
    • In 2012, Iowa totaled 180,063 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 18th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: IA ranked 27th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about Iowa

About Defiance

The city of Defiance (Iowa) has an approximate population of 284 and is located in Shelby County. [6]

IA Motorcycle Insurance

Defiance, IA Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Defiance, or for additional resources related to Defiance Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Iowa 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.

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References

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

2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

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

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)