Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Port Washington, WI
Port Washington, WI Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Port Washington
- Minimum Liability Limits in Port Washington, 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 Port Washington [2]
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- Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
Port Washington Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Port Washington, WI.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Port Washington [2]
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- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage
- Underinsured motorist coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Port Washington
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- Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [3]
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Port Washington, WI
Motorcycle License Regulations in Port Washington, WI [3]
Detailed information about Port Washington laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Port Washington
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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 Port Washington, WI [3]
Various regulations and laws in Port Washington regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Port Washington
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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 Port Washington, WI
Port Washington Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Port Washington [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.
Port Washington Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Port Washington [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.
Port Washington 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 Port Washington
The city of Port Washington (Wisconsin) has an approximate population of 11,250 and is located in Ozaukee County. [6]
Port Washington, WI Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Port Washington, or for additional resources related to Port Washington Motorcycle Insurance, visit the Wisconsin Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
In 2013, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured, down 5.4% from 93,000 in 2012 (Insurance Information Institute)
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)
