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Motorcycle Licenses in West Branch

^ 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 West Branch

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

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Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in West Branch


  • Minimum Liability Limits in West Branch, 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 West Branch [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

West Branch Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in West Branch

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in West Branch

    • No law in place. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in West Branch, IA

Motorcycle License Regulations in West Branch, IA [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in West Branch
  • Motorcycle License Laws in West Branch
    • 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 West Branch, IA [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in West Branch
    • 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 West Branch, IA

Rider & Driver Facts in West Branch, IA

West Branch Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in West Branch [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.

West Branch Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in West Branch [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.

West Branch 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 West Branch

The city of West Branch (Iowa) has an approximate population of 2,322 and is located in Cedar County. [6]

IA Motorcycle Insurance

West Branch, IA Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in West Branch, or for additional resources related to West Branch Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Iowa Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

Many insurance companies offer discounts on insurance for graduates of motorcycle training courses.

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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)