Washington Car Insurance
Introduction:
Washington Rates:
Auto insurance premiums in Washington averaged $838.61 in Washington in 2004, representing a change of 1.60 percent from the previous year when rates averaged $825.05. The 2004 figures show that, liability coverage averaged $532.96, collision averaged $273.98, and comprehensive averaged $136.50. There were 18 states that had higher average premiums and 31 that were lower. In 2003 there were 19 states with higher rates than Washington. Taking a look at a longer trend, premiums for car insurance in Washington in 2000 averaged $722.48 and in 2001, $749.74. In the year 2000, 14 states had higher premiums.
Factors Affecting Insurance Costs In Washington:
| Urban Speed Limit |
60 |
| Highway Speed Limit |
60 |
| Blood Alcohol Limit |
0.08 |
| Open Container Law |
Both the driver and passenger of vehicles are prohibited from posessing open alcohol |
| Handheld Cell Phones |
There is no statewide ban on hand held cell phone use while driving. |
| Cell Usage By Driver |
There is no state wide ban on all cell phones by drivers. |
| Suspension on DUI |
On a first offense for DUI/DWI drivers license is suspened for 90 days. |
| Restoration On DUI |
Driving priviliges may be restored under certain circumstances 30 days following suspension. |
Washington Auto Insurance Premium Data
| 2004 Average Premium |
$838.61 |
| 2003 Average Premium |
$825.05 |
| 2003-2004 % Change |
1.60% |
| 2004 Collission Cost |
$273.98 |
| 2004 Liability Cost |
$532.96 |
| 2004 Comprehensive Cost |
$136.50 |
| 2004 Premium Rank |
19 |
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