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Columbus Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Columbus

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Motorcycle Laws in Columbus

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Columbus, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Columbus


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Columbus, OH: 12.5/25/7.5 [2]
    • 12.5  Required coverage up to $12,500 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 7.5  Required coverage up to $7,500 for property damage in an accident

  • Insurer Verification of Insurance in Columbus [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.

Columbus Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Columbus

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Columbus, OH.

  • Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Columbus [2]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Columbus

    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Columbus, OH

Motorcycle License Regulations in Columbus, OH [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Columbus
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Columbus
    • The same age requirements apply to motorcycle licenses as driver's licenses.
    • An applicant for a motorcycle operator's endorsement or a restricted license that permits only the operation of a motorcycle shall give an actual demonstration of the ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motorcycle by driving the same under the supervision of an examining officer unless the applicant can show proof of successful completion within the preceding 60 days of a course of basic instruction provided by the motorcycle safety and education program approved by the director.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Columbus, OH [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Columbus
    • No person who is under the age of 18 years, or who holds a motorcycle operator's endorsement or license bearing a 'novice,' shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on his or her head, and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by such a person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet.
    • Each rider must wear safety glasses or other protective eye device.
    • Passenger footrest required if carrying a passenger.
    • The following equipment is required: 1 and no more than 2 headlights, at least 1 taillight/brake light, a horn that can be heard for at least 200 feet, and at least 1 rearview mirror.
    • Handlebars may be no higher than the shoulders of the operator when seated.

Rider & Driver Facts in Columbus, OH

Rider & Driver Facts in Columbus, OH

Columbus Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Columbus [3]
    • All crashes are required to be immediately reported.
    • To obtain a copy of an actual traffic crash report, you will need to contact the investigating police agency.

Columbus Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Columbus [2]
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph
    • Other roads: 55 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in OH [4]
    • Ohio ranked 6th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Columbus Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in OH [5]
    • In 2012, Ohio totaled 339,688 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 7th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: OH ranked 7th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about Ohio

About Columbus

The city of Columbus (Ohio) has an approximate population of 787,033 and is located in Franklin County. [6]

OH Motorcycle Insurance

Columbus, OH Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Columbus, or for additional resources related to Columbus Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Ohio Department of Insurance.

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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 Ohio DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)