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Ephrata Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Ephrata

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Motorcycle Laws in Ephrata

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Ephrata, WA Motorcycle Insurance

Ephrata, WA Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Ephrata


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Ephrata, WA: 25/50/10 [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
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 for property damage in an accident

  • Insurer Verification of Insurance in Ephrata [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

Ephrata Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Ephrata

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Ephrata, WA.

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Ephrata

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Ephrata, WA

Motorcycle License Regulations in Ephrata, WA [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Ephrata
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Ephrata
    • No person may drive a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless such person has a valid driver's license specially endorsed by the DOL to authorize the holder to drive such vehicles.
    • A person holding a valid driver's license who wishes to learn to ride a motorcycle may apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. The DOL will issue an instruction permit after the applicant has passed all parts of the motorcycle examination other than the driving test.
    • A person holding a motorcycle instruction permit may drive a motorcycle on the public highways if the person has immediate possession of the permit and a driver's license. A permit holder may not carry passengers and may not operate a motorcycle during hours of darkness. A motorcycle instruction permit is valid for 90 days.
    • The DOL may waive all or part of the motorcycle endorsement examination for persons who satisfactorily complete the voluntary motorcycle operator training and education program.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Ephrata, WA [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Ephrata
    • Any person riding or operating a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped must wear an approved helmet.
    • For any person to operate a motorcycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle which does not have a windshield unless wearing glasses, goggles, or a face shield of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol.
    • A person operating a motorcycle must ride only upon the permanent and regular seat, and the operator must not carry any other person nor may any other person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than 1 person. The motorcycle must contain foot pegs for each person the motorcycle is designed to carry.
    • Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle must have its headlamps and tail-lamps lighted whenever the vehicle is in motion on a highway.
    • Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle must be equipped with a license plate lamp, a rear red reflector, and a stop lamp.

Rider & Driver Facts in Ephrata, WA

Rider & Driver Facts in Ephrata, WA

Ephrata Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Ephrata [3]
    • Crashes are required to be reported in cases of death, injury, or when property damage exceeds $700.
    • The deadline to file a report is 4 days.

Ephrata Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Ephrata [2]
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph (Trucks: 60 mph)
    • Urban interstates: 60 mph
    • Other roads: 60 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in WA [4]
    • Washington ranked 19th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Ephrata Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in WA [5]
    • In 2012, Washington totaled 217,301 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 13th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: WA ranked 14th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about Washington

About Ephrata

The city of Ephrata (Washington) has an approximate population of 7,664 and is located in Grant County. [6]

WA Motorcycle Insurance

Ephrata, WA Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

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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 Washington DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)