I learned how I could have saved $65 by remembering to put my new insurance in my glove box instead of in my room.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
05/16/2018 at 00:13 • Filed to: None

Just was $65, no points.

DISCUSSION (22)

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 00:23

Seriously? You swap that shit out the moment it arrives just like registration paperwork (even though they should be able to look it up easily).

JGrabowMSt > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 00:25

I try to keep a copy in my wallet, because keeping track of 4 cars is a pain. I need to set reminders for all the registrations because they’re all different months.

atfsgeoff > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 00:33

Here in Pennsylvania, by law we have 5 days to present proof of insurance to negate a citation for lack of proof of insurance.

(g) Defenses.—

(1) No person shall be convicted of failing to produce proof of financial responsibility under this subchapter or section 3743 (relating to accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property) or 6308 (relating to investigation by police officers) if the person produces, at the office of the issuing authority within five days of the date of the violation, proof that he possessed the required financial responsibility at the time of the violation.

I would check your relevant laws to see if there is a similar defense listed for you.

smobgirl > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 00:34

But why did he pull you to begin with?

smobgirl > JGrabowMSt
05/16/2018 at 00:36

I keep a copy in my work notebook because rental companies don’t always understand the paper for our business insurance. The one in my wallet is probably 3 years old (not ideal).

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > smobgirl
05/16/2018 at 00:36

Speeding, but could not prove my speed as he did not clock it.

smobgirl > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 00:48

So he would’ve found something to ticket you for anyway? That’s frustrating, but at least no points.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > smobgirl
05/16/2018 at 00:58

At least it was a legit issue to give a ticket.

Chariotoflove > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 01:00

I was cited with the same thing in MI. Cop with nothing better to do decides to follow me until he saw my registration tag wasn’t on my plate (I was on my way to register at the DMV). Afterward, I sent in proof of my valid insurance to the court, and they dismissed the citation. The citation was no proof of insurance, and I sent in proof. So...

Do what geoff says and give it a shot.

sony1492 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 01:23

Pulled over for actual speeding or 4 over?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > sony1492
05/16/2018 at 01:28

actual speeding, but did not clock it. I was definitely going way over the limit.

wafflesnfalafel > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 01:32

He saw the fisheye on your mirror and cut you some slack.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > wafflesnfalafel
05/16/2018 at 01:37

Previous owner put that on.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 01:41

Keep a copy on your phone

sony1492 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 02:06

Kinja'd!!!

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 05:33

Bro, there’s an app for that.

pip bip - choose Corrour > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 05:49

no option to bring your details to the police station to avoid a ticket?

facw > atfsgeoff
05/16/2018 at 06:23

Yeah, I got stopped (or more accurately: crashed) in PA without a current card (I had an expired one), and the trooper just gave me his info so I could fax a current card to him once I got home.

XJDano > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 06:52

Does your providerhave a website that you can log in and view the card?

I’ve done that when pulled over and when getting plates renewed.

itschrome > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 08:24

i Just use my phone app to provide verification in times like that. the future is here!

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 08:43

In some states, a digital copy of your insurance card will suffice. I know I can use my insurance providers app on my phone in New York State and South Carolina. Check your local laws.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
05/16/2018 at 08:50

my insurance doesnt even send physical cards anymore because the state of illinois allows digital copies to be allowed. so i just show the trooper my phone with my card pulled up and thats that