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Independence Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Independence

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Motorcycle Laws in Independence

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Independence, OH

Independence, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Independence, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Independence


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Independence, 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 Independence [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.

Independence Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Independence

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Independence

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

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Independence, OH

Motorcycle License Regulations in Independence, OH [3]

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

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

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Independence
    • 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 Independence, OH

Rider & Driver Facts in Independence, OH

Independence Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Independence [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.

Independence Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Independence [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.

Independence 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 Independence

The city of Independence (Ohio) has an approximate population of 7,133 and is located in Cuyahoga County. [6]

OH Motorcycle Insurance

Independence, OH Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Independence, or for additional resources related to Independence 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)

Additional Cities in OH

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)