Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Houston, MS
Houston, MS Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Houston
- Minimum Liability Limits in Houston, MS: 25/50/25 [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
- 25 Required coverage up to $25,000 for property damage in an accident
- Insurer Verification of Insurance in Houston [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.
Houston Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Houston, MS.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Houston [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Houston
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- Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Houston, MS
Motorcycle License Regulations in Houston, MS [3]
Detailed information about Houston laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Houston
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- A restricted motorcycle license can be issued to any applicant who fulfills all the requirements necessary to obtain such a license. The license allows the person to operate a motorcycle and no other motor vehicle.
- A motorcycle endorsement may be issued to any person who holds a valid Mississippi driver's license and meets the requirements for endorsement.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Houston, MS [3]
Various regulations and laws in Houston regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Houston
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- All riders of a motorcycle or motor scooter are required to wear a crash helmet that is designed, inspected, and approved by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
- Eye protection is not required for riders in Mississippi.
- Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke.
- No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway.
- There is no passenger age restriction in Mississippi.
Rider & Driver Facts in Houston, MS
Houston Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Houston [3]
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- Crashes are required to be reported in cases of death, injury, or when property damage exceeds $500.
- The deadline to file a report is 10 days.
Houston Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Houston [2]
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- Rural interstates: 70 mph
- Urban interstates: 70 mph
- Other roads: 65 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in MS [4]
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- Mississippi ranked 29th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Houston Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in MS [5]
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- In 2012, Mississippi totaled 28,264 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 50th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: MS ranked 34th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about Mississippi
About Houston
The city of Houston (Mississippi) has an approximate population of 3,623 and is located in Chickasaw County. [6]
Houston, MS Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Houston, or for additional resources related to Houston Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Mississippi Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
Many insurance companies offer discounts on insurance for graduates of motorcycle training courses.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Mississippi DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)
