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Chester Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Chester

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

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Motorcycle Laws in Chester

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

Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Chester, NY

Chester, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Chester, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Chester


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Chester, 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 Chester [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.

Chester Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Chester

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Chester

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Chester, NY

Motorcycle License Regulations in Chester, NY [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Chester
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Chester
    • 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 Chester, NY [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Chester
    • 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 Chester, NY

Rider & Driver Facts in Chester, NY

Chester Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Chester [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.

Chester Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Chester [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.

Chester 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 Chester

The village of Chester (New York) has an approximate population of 3,969 and is located in Orange County. [6]

NY Motorcycle Insurance

Chester, NY Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Chester, or for additional resources related to Chester Motorcycle Insurance, visit the New York 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 New York DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)