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Bakersville Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Bakersville

^ To drive a motorcycle, a person shall have a full provisional license with a motorcycle learner's [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Bakersville

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Bakersville, NC

Bakersville, NC Motorcycle Insurance

Bakersville, NC Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Bakersville


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Bakersville, NC: 30/60/25 [2]
    • 30  Required coverage up to $30,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 60  Required coverage up to $60,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for property damage in an accident

  • Insurer Verification of Insurance in Bakersville [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.

Bakersville Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Bakersville

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Bakersville, NC.

  • Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Bakersville [2]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage
    • Note: Underinsured motorist coverage is mandatory in policies with uninsured motorist limits exceeding 30/60.

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bakersville

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Bakersville, NC

Motorcycle License Regulations in Bakersville, NC [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Bakersville
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Bakersville
    • To drive a motorcycle, a person shall have a full provisional license with a motorcycle learner's permit, a regular driver's license with a motorcycle learner's permit, a full provisional license with a motorcycle endorsement, or a regular driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement.
    • To obtain a motorcycle endorsement, an applicant must pass a knowledge test concerning motorcycles, pay the fee, and either pass a road test or provide proof of successful completion of the North Carolina motorcycle safety education program basic rider course or experienced rider course, or any other approved course for this purpose.
    • An applicant must pass a vision test, road sign test, and written test to obtain a motorcycle learner's permit. A motorcycle learner's permit is valid for 12 months after it is issued, and may be renewed for one additional 6-month period.
    • Motorcycle Learner's Permit: A person who is 16 or 17 years old and has a full provisional license, or a person who is at least 18 years old and has a valid license, is eligible for a motorcycle learner's permit.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bakersville, NC [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bakersville
    • The operator and all passengers of a motorcycle or moped must wear a protective helmet.
    • Eye protection is not required for riders in North Carolina.
    • Passenger footrest required if carrying a passenger.
    • Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with either 1 or 2 headlamps that shall be lighted at all times when the motorcycle is in operation. Lights must be on at all times.
    • Every motorcycle shall be equipped with a rearview mirror that provides a clear, undistorted, and unobstructed view of at least 200 feet to the rear.

Rider & Driver Facts in Bakersville, NC

Rider & Driver Facts in Bakersville, NC

Bakersville Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Bakersville [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 $1,000.

Bakersville Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Bakersville [2]
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph
    • Urban interstates: 70 mph
    • Other roads: 55 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in NC [4]
    • North Carolina ranked 9th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Bakersville Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in NC [5]
    • In 2012, North Carolina totaled 199,205 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 16th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: NC ranked 12th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about North Carolina

About Bakersville

The town of Bakersville (North Carolina) has an approximate population of 464 and is located in Mitchell County. [6]

NC Motorcycle Insurance

Bakersville, NC Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Bakersville, or for additional resources related to Bakersville Motorcycle Insurance, visit the North Carolina 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 North Carolina DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)