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Defiance Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Defiance

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Motorcycle Laws in Defiance

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Defiance, OH

Defiance, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Defiance, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Defiance


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Defiance, 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 Defiance [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.

Defiance Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Defiance

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Defiance

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

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Defiance, OH

Motorcycle License Regulations in Defiance, OH [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Defiance
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Defiance
    • 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 Defiance, OH [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Defiance
    • 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 Defiance, OH

Rider & Driver Facts in Defiance, OH

Defiance Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Defiance [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.

Defiance Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Defiance [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.

Defiance 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 Defiance

The city of Defiance (Ohio) has an approximate population of 16,494 and is located in Defiance County. [6]

OH Motorcycle Insurance

Defiance, OH Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Defiance, or for additional resources related to Defiance Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Ohio 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 Ohio DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)