Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Melrose, WI
Melrose, WI Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Melrose
- Minimum Liability Limits in Melrose, 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 Melrose [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
Melrose Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Melrose, WI.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Melrose [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage
- Underinsured motorist coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Melrose
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- Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Melrose, WI
Motorcycle License Regulations in Melrose, WI [3]
Detailed information about Melrose laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Melrose
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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 Melrose, WI [3]
Various regulations and laws in Melrose regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Melrose
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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 Melrose, WI
Melrose Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Melrose [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.
Melrose Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Melrose [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.
Melrose 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 Melrose
The village of Melrose (Wisconsin) has an approximate population of 503 and is located in Jackson County. [6]
Melrose, WI Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Melrose, or for additional resources related to Melrose Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Wisconsin Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear a helmet.
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)
