Consumer Affairs reports that as of 2023, there were 8.8 million registered motorcyclists, which is 3% of registered vehicles in the U.S., yet they accounted for 15% of fatalities. In Arizona, the Department of Transportation reports that motorcycle crashes and deaths rose in 2023, which encourages insurance providers to charge high premiums for motorcycle insurance. Are experienced, careful riders dealt the same fate?
Do Riding Experience Affect Insurance Premiums?
Motorcyclists with years of riding experience pay lower premiums than inexperienced riders. While teens and young riders naturally pay a higher premium than older adults, it’s not always about age. Older adults who are new riders pay high premiums due to inexperience. At The Morrow Insurance Agency, we want to see at least 2 to 5 years of good driving habits before we decide to lower rates.
The Reasons Behind The Rise
When we look at the statistics of motorcycle accidents in Mesa, AZ, we see that teens and young adults cause more of them than older adults. Teenagers usually ride to impress their friends or see how fast they can go. Older adults use motorcycles as transportation, hence the careful driving. The number rises again at elderly age as vision and reaction reflexes wane.
Duration is another reason. If the reason you ride is daily commutes, you’re more likely to be in an accident than someone who drives occasionally on the weekends. Additionally, you’re more likely to get into an accident traveling long distances than on brief trips.
Your driving record is the last reason. Speeding tickets, traffic violations, accidents, and poor lane filtering habits increase your rates.
The insurance company sets your rates based on your riding habits. Safer drivers receive lower rates. If you feel the need for speed, resist. Call or visit The Morrow Insurance Agency in Mesa, AZ, to secure the best value on motorcycle insurance.