Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Tawas City, MI
Tawas City, MI Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Tawas City
- Minimum Liability Limits in Tawas City, MI: 20/40/10 [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
- 10 Required coverage up to $10,000 for property damage in an accident
- Insurer Verification of Insurance in Tawas City [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
Tawas City Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Tawas City, MI.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Tawas City [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Personal injury protection coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Tawas City
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- Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Tawas City, MI
Motorcycle License Regulations in Tawas City, MI [3]
Detailed information about Tawas City laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Tawas City
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- A person, before operating a motorcycle upon a public street or highway in this state, must procure a motorcycle endorsement on the operator's or chauffeur's license.
- Before a person who is less than 18 years of age is issued an original motorcycle endorsement on an operator's or chauffeur's license, the person must pass an examination and a motorcycle safety course.
- A person, before operating a moped upon a highway, must procure a special restricted license to operate a moped unless the person has a valid operator's or chauffeur's license. A special restricted license to operate a moped may be issued to a person 15 years of age or older if the person satisfies the Secretary of State that he is competent to operate a moped with safety.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Tawas City, MI [3]
Various regulations and laws in Tawas City regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Tawas City
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- A person under age 21 operating or riding on a motorcycle on a public thoroughfare shall wear a U.S. DOT approved crash helmet. Persons age 21 and older must wear a helmet unless they have had a motorcycle endorsement for at least 2 years or have passed a motorcycle safety course, and have $20,000 in insurance.
- Eye protection required by law unless equipped with windscreen and is required at speeds over 35 mph.
- A motorcycle must be equipped with adequate seats and foot rests or pegs for each designated seating position.
- Handlebars may not be higher than 15 inches from the lowest point of the undepressed saddle to the highest point of the handle grip of the operator.
- There is no passenger age restriction in Michigan.
Rider & Driver Facts in Tawas City, MI
Tawas City Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Tawas City [3]
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- Crashes are required to be immediately reported in cases of death or injury.
- Crashes are required to be immediately reported if property damage exceeds $1000.
Tawas City Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Tawas City [2]
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- Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 60 mph)
- Urban interstates: 65 mph
- Other roads: 55 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in MI [4]
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- Michigan ranked 10th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Tawas City Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in MI [5]
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- In 2012, Michigan totaled 266,489 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 10th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: MI ranked 8th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about Michigan
About Tawas City
The city of Tawas City (Michigan) has an approximate population of 1,827 and is located in Iosco County. [6]
Tawas City, MI Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Tawas City, or for additional resources related to Tawas City Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Michigan Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
The number of miles you typically ride per a year and where you store your bike can directly affect your motorcycle insurance rates.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Michigan DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)
