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South Prairie Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in South Prairie

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Motorcycle Laws in South Prairie

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in South Prairie, WA

South Prairie, WA Motorcycle Insurance

South Prairie, WA Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in South Prairie


  • Minimum Liability Limits in South Prairie, 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 South Prairie [2]
    • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.

South Prairie Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in South Prairie

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

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in South Prairie

    • Motorcycle helmets required for all riders. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in South Prairie, WA

Motorcycle License Regulations in South Prairie, WA [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in South Prairie
  • Motorcycle License Laws in South Prairie
    • 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 South Prairie, WA [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in South Prairie
    • 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 South Prairie, WA

Rider & Driver Facts in South Prairie, WA

South Prairie Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in South Prairie [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.

South Prairie Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in South Prairie [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.

South Prairie 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 South Prairie

The town of South Prairie (Washington) has an approximate population of 434 and is located in Pierce County. [6]

WA Motorcycle Insurance

South Prairie, WA Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

The number of miles you typically ride per a year and where you store your bike can directly affect your motorcycle insurance rates.

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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)