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Thornton Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Thornton

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Motorcycle Laws in Thornton

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Thornton, TX

Thornton, TX Motorcycle Insurance

Thornton, TX Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Thornton


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Thornton, 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 Thornton [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.

Thornton Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Thornton

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Thornton

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

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Thornton, TX

Motorcycle License Regulations in Thornton, TX [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Thornton
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Thornton
    • 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 Thornton, TX [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Thornton
    • 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 Thornton, TX

Rider & Driver Facts in Thornton, TX

Thornton Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Thornton [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.

Thornton Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Thornton [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.

Thornton 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 Thornton

The town of Thornton (Texas) has an approximate population of 526 and is located in Limestone County. [6]

TX Motorcycle Insurance

Thornton, TX Motorcycle Insurance

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

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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)