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Kingston Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Kingston

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

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Motorcycle Laws in Kingston

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

Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Kingston, NY

Kingston, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Kingston, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Kingston


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Kingston, 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 Kingston [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.

Kingston Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Kingston

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Kingston

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Kingston, NY

Motorcycle License Regulations in Kingston, NY [3]

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

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

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Kingston
    • 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 Kingston, NY

Rider & Driver Facts in Kingston, NY

Kingston Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Kingston [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.

Kingston Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Kingston [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.

Kingston 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 Kingston

The city of Kingston (New York) has an approximate population of 23,893 and is located in Ulster County. [6]

NY Motorcycle Insurance

Kingston, NY Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

In 2013, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured, down 5.4% from 93,000 in 2012 (Insurance Information Institute)

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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)