Carry Proof of Vehicle Insurance at All Times
Individuals who reside in almost any state including the District of Columbia will be mandated to be financially responsible to compensate for expenses that arise from a traffic accident in which they cause. While some states require motorists to obtain policies covering third parties and others requiring that the insured cover their own injuries all will require coverage for damage caused to another person’s property and many cases individuals will need to prove that they are covered; although many states may allow proof of with cash deposits or bonds posted with the state’s motor vehicle authority the most common method of satisfying this requirement is by purchasing an auto insurance policy.
In addition to purchasing coverage, many states require that motorists carry proof of insurance at all times while behind the wheel of a vehicle and failure to do so can end in some unneeded expenses. Documentation proving that an automobile is insured may be necessary when requested by a law enforcement officer following a traffic stop and will more than likely be needed following an accident. Not having the ability to furnish the proper documentation can result in fines, suspension of the driver’s license and in some states an officer may even have the vehicle impounded; fees resulting from having a vehicle impounded can be extremely expensive, all of which can be avoided by simply carrying the necessary documents while driving a car.