Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Colfax, WI
Colfax, WI Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Colfax
- Minimum Liability Limits in Colfax, WI: 25/50/10 [2]
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- 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 Colfax [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
Colfax Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Colfax, WI.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Colfax [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage
- Underinsured motorist coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Colfax
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- Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Colfax, WI
Motorcycle License Regulations in Colfax, WI [3]
Detailed information about Colfax laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Colfax
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- Persons under the age of 18 will not be issued a Class M license unless the person has successfully completed an approved basic rider course.
- Failure of the driving skills test on 2 previous occasions necessitates successful completion of an approved rider course before a license will be issued.
- Motorcycle permits are available and are valid for 6 months. A permit holder may only transport passengers who hold a license endorsed for operation of a motorcycle and have at least 2 years of driving experience. A permit holder may operate a motorcycle during the hours of darkness only when accompanied by such a passenger who is at least 25 years old.
- The driving skills test may be waived by persons who hold a motorcycle permit and have completed an approved basic driver course.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Colfax, WI [3]
Various regulations and laws in Colfax regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Colfax
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- No person who holds an instruction permit or who is under the age of 18 may operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing protective headgear, and no person may carry a passenger under 18 years of age unless the passenger is wearing protective headgear.
- No person may operate a motorcycle without wearing a protective face shield attached to headgear, glasses, or goggles.
- Motorcycles must be equipped with footrests or pegs such that any passenger can rest his or her feet when the motorcycle is in motion.
- It is unlawful to operate a motorcycle if the handgrips are more than 30 inches above the lowest point of the top of the driver's seat.
- Motorcycles must be equipped with 1 or 2 headlamps. Headlamps must be in use whenever the motorcycle is in operation.
Rider & Driver Facts in Colfax, WI
Colfax Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Colfax [3]
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- Crashes are required to be reported when involving death or injury or when property damage exceeds $1000.
- The deadline to file a report is one day.
Colfax Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Colfax [2]
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- Rural interstates: 65 mph
- Urban interstates: 65 mph
- Other roads: 55 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in WI [4]
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- Wisconsin ranked 20th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Colfax Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in WI [5]
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- In 2012, Wisconsin totaled 280,974 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 9th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: WI ranked 17th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about Wisconsin
About Colfax
The village of Colfax (Wisconsin) has an approximate population of 1,158 and is located in Dunn County. [6]
Colfax, WI Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Colfax, or for additional resources related to Colfax Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Wisconsin Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were about 8.5 million motorcycles on the road in 2012.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Wisconsin DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)
