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Portsmouth Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Portsmouth

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Motorcycle Laws in Portsmouth

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Portsmouth, OH

Portsmouth, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Portsmouth, OH Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Portsmouth


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth [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.

Portsmouth Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Portsmouth

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Portsmouth

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

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Portsmouth, OH

Motorcycle License Regulations in Portsmouth, OH [3]

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

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

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Portsmouth
    • 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 Portsmouth, OH

Rider & Driver Facts in Portsmouth, OH

Portsmouth Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Portsmouth [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.

Portsmouth Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Portsmouth [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.

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

The city of Portsmouth (Ohio) has an approximate population of 20,226 and is located in Scioto County. [6]

OH Motorcycle Insurance

Portsmouth, OH Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

Currently, laws requiring only some motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 28 states.

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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)