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Did you know? The average Montana auto insurance premium in September 2011 was $1,134.00 for a 12-month policy. It appears that rates have decreased since August 2011 when average rates in Montana were around $1,166.00 for a 12-month policy.
Average Premiums for Auto Insurance In Montana |
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| Sep 2011 | Aug 2011 | Jul 2011 | Jun 2011 | May 2011 |
| $1134.00 | $1166.00 | $1157.00 | $1137.00 | $1209.00 |
Though rates have decreased in recent months, it’s important to continue to save money and find great coverage on Montana auto insurance. Be sure to ask your Montana car insurance agent about a Home-Auto Discount which can save you up to 25% or more on your home and auto insurance. Also, check your coverages on a regular basis to make sure you have enough auto insurance coverage in the event of a accident or other claim.
Montana Auto Insurance News
- Report: Police in Montana and Washington tracking alleged auto theft ringTuesday, September 21, 2010
Montana Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements
Bodily Injury: Montana drivers are required by law to carry a minimum of $25,000 of bodily injury coverage with a maximum of $50,000 per accident. Bodily injury coverage provides for lost wages, funeral expenses and medical expenses in the event of an accident where injuries are sustained.
Property Damage: Drivers in Montana must carry a minimum of $10,000 in property damage liability coverage for every owned vehicle. This coverage protects drivers from damages caused to private and public property damaged in an accident.
Montana Recommended Coverages
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage- a type of insurance which pays for the damages caused by uninsured and underinsured drivers.
- Comprehensive and Collision Coverage- a type of insurance coverage which pays for damages caused by storms and other natural disasters
Another way to save money on Montana car insurance premiums is to take advantage of auto insurance discounts that can save you money in your area. Read more about the Montana Home-Auto Discount.
Auto Insurance Tools and Tips:
- Auto Insurance Quiz- Why do you really pay what you do for auto insurance? Quiz yourself!
- Teen Driver Contract- Download our free teen driver contract and start protecting your teens on the road today.
- Car Insurance RateReport: See how your premiums add up against other drivers in the country with our interactive RateReport map.
Montana Most Stolen Vehicles
Some specific vehicle models are known for being more commonly stolen than others. Owning one of these vehicles may affect your auto insurance rates. Check out the most commonly stolen vehicles in Montana:
The Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Montana
Rank |
Year |
Vehicle |
1 |
1994 |
Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup |
2 |
1996 |
Dodge Ram Pickup |
3 |
1989 |
Honda Accord |
4 |
1996 |
Subaru Legacy |
5 |
1992 |
Ford F150 Series |
6 |
1993 |
Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee |
7 |
2003 |
Chevrolet Cavalier |
8 |
1994 |
Ford Taurus |
9 |
1992 |
Ford Explorer |
10 |
2002 |
Ford F250 Series |
Source: © 2007 National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Montana Driver Licensing Rules/Regulations:
Laws about licensing new drivers vary per state and are unique in Montana. Drivers shopping for Montana teen auto insurance should review the laws regarding young drivers in their state. A summary of Montana young driver and driver licensing regulations are listed below, as per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS):
| To earn a Montana learners permit you must be of this minimum age: | 14, 6 months |
| Before getting a Montana drivers license you must have a learners permit for: | 6 months |
| Also, you must have this minimum amount of supervised driving time: | 50 hours, 10 of which must be at night |
| To earn a Montana driver's license you must be of the minimum age: | 15 |
| During your restricted license stage, you are not allowed to drive between: | 11 pm-5 am |
| Also, you are required to comply with the following passenger restrictions: | first 6 months—no more than 1 passenger younger than 18; second 6 months—no more than 3 passengers younger than 18 |
| The minimum age at which your restricted nighttime hours may be lifted in Montana is: | 16 |
| The minimum age at which your passenger restrictions may be lifted in Montana is: | 16 |
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Search for auto insurance in your Montana county:
- Beaverhead
- Big Horn
- Blaine
- Broadwater
- Carbon
- Carter
- Cascade
- Chouteau
- Custer
- Daniels
- Dawson
- Deer Lodge
- Fallon
- Fergus
- Flathead
- Gallatin
- Garfield
- Glacier
- Golden Valley
- Granite
- Hill
- Jefferson
- Judith Basin
- Lake
- Lewis And Clark
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- Madison
- Mccone
- Meagher
- Mineral
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- Rosebud
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- Sheridan
- Silver Bow
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- Treasure
- Valley
- Wheatland
- Wibaux
- Yellowstone
For additional information about specific auto insurance laws in Montana, visit the Montana Insurance Division website.
