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Santa Clara Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Santa Clara

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Motorcycle Laws in Santa Clara

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Santa Clara, NM

Santa Clara, NM Motorcycle Insurance

Santa Clara, NM Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Santa Clara


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Santa Clara, NM: 25/50/10 [2]
    • 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
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 for property damage in an accident

  • Insurer Verification of Insurance in Santa Clara [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.

Santa Clara Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Santa Clara

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Santa Clara, NM.

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Santa Clara

    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Santa Clara, NM

Motorcycle License Regulations in Santa Clara, NM [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Santa Clara
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Santa Clara
    • First-time applicants for a motorcycle license or an endorsement on their New Mexico driver's license may be required to complete a motorcycle driver education program as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the bureau.
    • A restricted motorcycle license may be issued to any person 13 years of age or older who passes an examination prescribed by the MVD.
    • A Class M license allows the holder to operate a 2- or 3-wheeled motorcycle.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Santa Clara, NM [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Santa Clara
    • Persons under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet while riding on a motorcycle.
    • Any person operating a motorcycle not having a fixed windshield of a type approved by regulation of the secretary shall wear an eye protective device which may be a faceshield attached to a safety helmet, goggles or safety eyeglasses.
    • Passenger footrest required if carrying a passenger.
    • The motorcycle must have a permanent and regular seat for each rider along with footrests and must be equipped with at least 1 headlamp on the front.
    • No motorcycle shall be equipped in a manner such that it is incapable of turning a 90-degree angle within a circle having a radius of not more than 14 feet.

Rider & Driver Facts in Santa Clara, NM

Rider & Driver Facts in Santa Clara, NM

Santa Clara Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Santa Clara [3]
    • Crashes are required to be immediately reported in cases of death or injury.
    • Crashes are required to be immediately reported when property damage exceeds $500.

Santa Clara Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Santa Clara [2]
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph
    • Other roads: 55 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in NM [4]
    • New Mexico ranked 35th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Santa Clara Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in NM [5]
    • In 2012, New Mexico totaled 66,666 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 37th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: NM ranked 37th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about New Mexico

About Santa Clara

The village of Santa Clara (New Mexico) has an approximate population of 1,686 and is located in Grant County. [6]

NM Motorcycle Insurance

Santa Clara, NM Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Santa Clara, or for additional resources related to Santa Clara Motorcycle Insurance, visit the New Mexico Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were about 8.5 million motorcycles on the road in 2012.

Additional Cities in NM

References

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

2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

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

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)