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Lancaster Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Lancaster

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

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Motorcycle Laws in Lancaster

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

Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Lancaster, NY

Lancaster, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Lancaster, NY Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Lancaster


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster [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.

Lancaster Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Lancaster

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Lancaster

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Lancaster, NY

Motorcycle License Regulations in Lancaster, NY [3]

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

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

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Lancaster
    • 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 Lancaster, NY

Rider & Driver Facts in Lancaster, NY

Lancaster Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Lancaster [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.

Lancaster Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Lancaster [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.

Lancaster 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 Lancaster

The village of Lancaster (New York) has an approximate population of 10,352 and is located in Erie County. [6]

NY Motorcycle Insurance

Lancaster, NY Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

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

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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)