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Bergen Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Bergen

^ Class M or MJ license is required. [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Bergen

^ No person may operate a motorcycle without a helmet. [Read More]

Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Bergen, NY

Bergen, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Bergen, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Bergen


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Bergen, NY: 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
    • Note: In addition, policyholders must have $50,000/$100,000 for wrongful death coverage.

  • Insurer Verification of Insurance in Bergen [2]
    • 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.

Bergen Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Bergen

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Bergen, NY.

  • Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Bergen [2]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Personal injury protection coverage

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bergen

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Bergen, NY

Motorcycle License Regulations in Bergen, NY [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Bergen
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Bergen
    • Class M or MJ license is required.
    • Class MJ: The holder shall be at least 16 years of age and may operate any motorcycle. The holder may not drive in the city of New York. Such license will automatically become a class M license when the holder turns 18.
    • Class M: The holder may operate a motorcycle, or a motorcycle towing a trailer. The holder shall be at least 18 years of age, or 17 years of age if they have successfully completed a driver's education course.
    • A 4-hour motorcycle training class required.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bergen, NY [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bergen
    • No person may operate a motorcycle without a helmet.
    • No person may operate a motorcycle goggles, or a face shield, and a rearview mirror so adjusted that the driver has a clear view of the road and condition of traffic behind such motorcycle.
    • Passenger footrest required if carrying a passenger.
    • No motorcycle shall be operated with handlebars or grips more than the height of the operator's shoulders.
    • All motorcycles must have: a device for signaling, at least 1 red reflector attached to the rear, 1 red or amber stop lamp, and shall.

Rider & Driver Facts in Bergen, NY

Rider & Driver Facts in Bergen, NY

Bergen Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Bergen [3]
    • Crashes must be reported in cases of death, injury, or if property damage exceeds $1,000.
    • The deadline to file a report is 10 days.

Bergen Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Bergen [2]
    • Rural interstates: 65 mph
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph
    • Other roads: 55 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in NY [4]
    • New York ranked 4th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Bergen Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in NY [5]
    • In 2012, New York totaled 345,412 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 6th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: NY ranked 5th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about New York

About Bergen

The village of Bergen (New York) has an approximate population of 1,176 and is located in Genesee County. [6]

NY Motorcycle Insurance

Bergen, NY Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

Currently, laws requiring only some motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 28 states.

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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 New York DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)