{"id":46,"date":"2023-07-21T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heimgartnerinsurancesiouxcity.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2023-07-25T14:38:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T20:38:25","slug":"what-is-proof-of-financial-responsibility-regarding-my-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heimgartnerinsurancesiouxcity.com\/blog\/what-is-proof-of-financial-responsibility-regarding-my-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Proof Of Financial Responsibility Regarding My Motorcycle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iowa asks that all motorcyclists provide proof of financial responsibility following an accident instead of before one. Iowa is an &quot;at fault&quot; state, which means that if you cause an accident, your insurance will pay the other party. However, you will be required to provide proof of financial responsibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What Proof?<\/h2>\n<p>Heimgartner Insurance Inc in Sioux City, IA can help you keep track of the proof you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Cash or a cashier&#8217;s check made out to the Office of Driver&#8217;s Services,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Releases from the parties in the accident,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; The result of a civil suit relieving you of responsibility in the accident,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; The filing of an agreement to pay for the damages by installment plan,<\/p>\n<p>and many more. You should also know these things about motorcycle insurance.<\/p>\n<h3>The Circumstances<\/h3>\n<p>Drivers might be asked to provide proof of financial responsibility if:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; they are operating a vehicle while under the influence of drink or drugs,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; their license has been suspended,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; the driver is a habitual offender,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; the driver has multiple out-of-state moving violations.<\/p>\n<h3>What Else Should You Know About Iowa Motorcycle Insurance?<\/h3>\n<p>The statute of limitations on bodily injury from a motorcycle accident is two years. Medical experience proves that an injury doesn&rsquo;t show up immediately, and both insurance and the law take that into account.<\/p>\n<p>Some bikers are the victims of hit-and-run motorists. Since these are clearly at-fault drivers, the motorcyclist&rsquo;s injuries are covered under their uninsured motorist coverage.<\/p>\n<p>An interesting aside is that a lay-up policy covers a bike that&rsquo;s parked in the garage during winter weather when it&rsquo;s unsafe to ride. It drops coverage to just comprehensive and is thus cheaper.<\/p>\n<h3>We Are Here To Help<\/h3>\n<p>Motorcycle insurance is a bit more involved than simple car insurance. Heimgartner Insurance Inc in Sioux City, IA will walk you through it when you call or drop in to ask about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iowa asks that all motorcyclists provide proof of financial responsibility following an accident instead of before one. Iowa is an &quot;at fault&quot; state, which means that if you cause an accident, your insurance will pay the other party. However, you will be required to provide proof of financial responsibility.&nbsp; What Proof? 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