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Alta Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Licenses in Alta

^ Class M driver's or Endorsement L licenses are issued for the operation of a motorcycle. [Read More]

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Motorcycle Laws in Alta

^ Iowa does not have a motorcycle helmet law. [Read More]

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Alta, IA Motorcycle Insurance

Alta, IA Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Alta


  • Minimum Liability Limits in Alta, IA: 20/40/15 [2]
    • 20  Required coverage up to $20,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 40  Required coverage up to $40,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 15  Required coverage up to $15,000 for property damage in an accident

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

Alta Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Required Motorcycle Insurance Coverage in Alta

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Alta, IA.

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

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Alta

    • No law in place. [3]

Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Alta, IA

Motorcycle License Regulations in Alta, IA [3]

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

Motorcycle License Laws in Alta
  • Motorcycle License Laws in Alta
    • Class M driver's or Endorsement L licenses are issued for the operation of a motorcycle.
    • Applicants under the age of 18 for a motorcycle driver's license must successfully complete a motorcycle education course.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Alta, IA [3]

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

  • Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Alta
    • Iowa does not have a motorcycle helmet law.
    • Eye protection is not required for riders in Iowa.
    • The motorcycle must be equipped with footrests for the passenger unless the passenger is riding in a sidecar or enclosed cab.
    • A person must not operate or ride a motorcycle on the highways with another person on the motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than 1 person.
    • Passengers may ride upon the regular seat if designed for 2 persons, or upon another seat firmly attached at the rear.

Rider & Driver Facts in Alta, IA

Rider & Driver Facts in Alta, IA

Alta Accident Reporting Regulations

  • Accident Reporting in Alta [3]
    • Drivers are not required to fill out a DOT report for an accident resulting in personal injury, death, or damage of $1,500 or more if the accident is investigated by a law enforcement agency.
    • If required to submit an accident report, the deadline is 3 days.

Alta Highway Facts

  • Speed Limits in Alta [2]
    • Rural interstates: 70 mph
    • Urban interstates: 55 mph
    • Other roads: 55 mph
  • Consumption of Motor Fuel in IA [4]
    • Iowa ranked 28th in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.

Alta Motorcycle Registrations

  • Registered Riders in IA [5]
    • In 2012, Iowa totaled 180,063 motorcycles registrations.
    • This number ranks 18th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
    • Note: IA ranked 27th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.

Additional information about Iowa

About Alta

The city of Alta (Iowa) has an approximate population of 1,883 and is located in Buena Vista County. [6]

IA Motorcycle Insurance

Alta, IA Motorcycle Insurance

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

Did you know?

Currently, laws requiring only some motorcyclists to wear a helmet are in place in 28 states.

Additional Cities in IA

References

1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)

2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or Iowa DOT

4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

5. ^ Federal Highway Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)