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Bedford Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Bedford

^ A Class M driver's license authorizes the holder to operate a motorcycle or moped. [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Bedford

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Bedford, TX

Bedford, TX Motorcycle Insurance

Bedford, TX Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Bedford


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Bedford, TX: 30/60/25 [2]
    • 30  Required coverage up to $30,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 60  Required coverage up to $60,000 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 Bedford [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
    • Insurers must submit entire list of insurance in effect, which may be compared with registrations at a state agency. Also known as a computer data law.

Bedford Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Bedford

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Bedford, TX.

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Bedford

    • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Bedford, TX

Motorcycle License Regulations in Bedford, TX [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Bedford
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Bedford
    • A Class M driver's license authorizes the holder to operate a motorcycle or moped.
    • An applicant required to take a motorcycle road test must provide a passenger vehicle and licensed driver to convey the license examiner during the road test. Operation of a three-wheeled motorcycle requires completion of a training course and a restricted Class M license.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bedford, TX [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Bedford
    • The operator and any passenger on a motorcycle or moped are required to wear an approved helmet. However, a person is exempt from wearing a helmet if the person is at least 21 years old, and has successfully completed a motorcycle operator and training safety course or is covered by at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an accident while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
    • Eye protection is not required for riders in Texas.
    • An operator may not carry another person on the motorcycle, and a person who is not operating the motorcycle may not ride on the motorcycle, unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person and equipped with footrests and handholds for use by the passenger.
    • A motorcycle, including a motor-driven cycle, must be equipped with not more than 2 headlamps, at least 1 tail lamp, a separate rear license plate lamp, at least 1 stop lamp, and at least 1 rear red reflector.
    • A motorcycle may not be operated at any time unless at least 1 headlamp is illuminated.

Rider & Driver Facts in Bedford, TX

Rider & Driver Facts in Bedford, TX

Bedford Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Bedford [3]
    • Crashes are required to be immediately reported in case of death or injury.
    • Crashes resulting in death, injury, or property damage in excess of $1000 are required to be reported in writing within 10 days.

Bedford Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Bedford [2]
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph (80 mph or 85 mph on specified segments of road)
    • Urban interstates: 75 mph
    • Other roads: 75 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in TX [4]
    • Texas ranked 2nd in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Bedford Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in TX [5]
    • In 2012, Texas totaled 448,399 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 3rd in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: TX ranked 2nd in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about Texas

About Bedford

The city of Bedford (Texas) has an approximate population of 46,979 and is located in Tarrant County. [6]

TX Motorcycle Insurance

Bedford, TX Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear a helmet.

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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 Texas DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)