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Deadwood Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Deadwood

^ A person may not operate a motorcycle, except a moped, without a motor vehicle driver's license [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Deadwood

^ All persons under the age of 18 must wear motorcycle safety helmets that are approved by the Department of Transportation. [Read More]

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Deadwood, SD Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Deadwood


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Deadwood, SD: 25/50/25 [2]
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 50  Required coverage up to $50,000 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 Deadwood [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

Deadwood Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Deadwood

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Deadwood, SD.

  • Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Deadwood [2]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage
    • Uninsured motorist coverage
    • Underinsured motorist coverage

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Deadwood

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

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Deadwood, SD

Motorcycle License Regulations in Deadwood, SD [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Deadwood
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Deadwood
    • A person may not operate a motorcycle, except a moped, without a motor vehicle driver's license or permit upon which a state testing officer has certified that such person is qualified to operate the motorcycle. However, the operator of a moped must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or permit.
    • The Department may waive the motorcycle testing requirements upon completion of an approved motorcycle safety course.
    • Any minor who has successfully completed the Department approved motorcycle safety education courses, and a driver education course of another state that the Secretary of Public Safety has determined is acceptable, can qualify for a restricted minor's permit in 30 days.
    • A motorcycle restricted minor's permit may be issued, upon application and payment of the proper fee, to a minor who is at least 14 years of age but less than 18 years of age. The applicant must have successfully passed all applicable tests and completed the requirements of an instruction permit and must have not been convicted of any traffic violation during the previous 6 months.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Deadwood, SD [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Deadwood
    • All persons under the age of 18 must wear motorcycle safety helmets that are approved by the Department of Transportation. A person riding in an enclosed cab attached to a motorcycle does not have to wear a safety helmet.
    • A motorcycle operator must wear an eye protective device unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen of sufficient height and design that protects the motorcycle operator. When headlights are required to be on, a motorcycle operator cannot wear protective eye devices that are tinted or shaded to reduce the light transmission of the device below 35%.
    • Passenger footrest required if carrying a passenger.
    • The handlebars of a motorcycle must be no higher than the shoulder height of the person operating the motorcycle.
    • Motorcycles must have at least 1 tail lamp, which when lighted emits a red light visible for a distance of 500 feet.

Rider & Driver Facts in Deadwood, SD

Rider & Driver Facts in Deadwood, SD

Deadwood Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Deadwood [3]
    • Crashes are required to be immediately reported in case of death or injury.
    • Crashes are required to be immediately reported when property damage is in excess of $1,000 for one person's property or $2,000 for an accident.

Deadwood Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Deadwood [2]
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph
    • Other roads: 70 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in SD [4]
    • South Dakota ranked 45th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Deadwood Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in SD [5]
    • In 2012, South Dakota totaled 73,352 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 34th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: SD ranked 44th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about South Dakota

About Deadwood

The city of Deadwood (South Dakota) has an approximate population of 1,270 and is located in Lawrence County. [6]

SD Motorcycle Insurance

Deadwood, SD Motorcycle Insurance

To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Deadwood, or for additional resources related to Deadwood Motorcycle Insurance, visit the South Dakota 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 South Dakota DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)