Can the cops find out that im driving without insurance by looking at my plate number?

c92camrs

Just get insurance.

You ask, I answer

yes. dispatch can bring up all that stuff.
then the cops will pull you over and tow the car.
NJ is REALLLY strict about insurance.
what happens if you hit someone with your car?
get insurance, or stop driving.

Shawn A

Actually, it depends on what state you're in. Where in live (in Georgia) you have to present your insurance card when you renew your tags every year, and the state has begun to capture that information in the computer system. So, here, they can find out, because your insurance information is attached to your tag.

igi

age of computers

Kasey C

In CA, yes. Law was recently enacted to make sure people don't cheat in the liability insurance. CHP record check WILL bring up current insurance status.

ca_surveyor

I am in california so it may be different, but if NJ requires you to insure your car as a function of getting it registered then it is just a matter of running your plate.

When your insurance was cancelled, the insurance company notified your DMV. THey, in turn will usually take about 30 to 60 days to notify you that your registration is suspended (they wait in case you are just switching companies).

But, technically, your car is unregistered when you cancel the insurance.

Soooo.. if you get pulled over or get stopped you are scr*wed.

The big picture, my friend is, while you are saving a few hundred bucks on insurance, if you have even a tiny accident with no one injured, you are going to be out major bucks for the cars to be repaired, lose your license (if you have one), and spend those saved $100s on fines. It is a lose - lose proposition.

Cowboy up dude.. buy insurance for the other guy and mostly for you.

morequestions

if this a serious question, the answer is ....YES!!

when your policy is canceled, the insurance company notifies the DMV that you are no longer insured so it doesn't matter what the card says. when they run the plates, they will see that your insurance was canceled.

because you didn't pay, you're really screwed. in NJ, when the insurance carrier cancels on you (instead of you canceling on them), you are only allowed to get new insurance from a few places that charge outrageous fees.

la428282

no, but they will certainly find out when you hit a van full of people who all claim injuries and when you get sued and have to pay off 50k for the rest of your life.

idiot. what if you hit someone? what if you child crosses the road and you hit them and they can't afford medicals bills because you dont have insurance? What are you going to do when you have to pay that off for the rest of your life and have nothing to show for it?

People like you make me sick.

Bearded Rusty Tater Â©

Probably not unless they detain you to verify your insurance... it takes about 10 minutes... but what you are doing is simply foolish... what if you hit somebody ??? If somebody sues you... you will be liable for all costs in the suit... could add up to 10's of thousands or possibly millions... they will seize everything you own and garnish all of your future earnings... you are trying to save money now... but taking that chance could cost you 100's X what you are paying for insurance... and sooner or later your insurance company will send your DMV a notice of cancellation for your tags...

bostonianinmo

In many states, yes they can. The insurance companies are required to notify the DMV when your insurance is canceled. Some states are better than others at tracking that but all of them have the ability to do so. In most cases, when a cop pulls you over he or she already knows that your insurance is expired, etc. Flashing a bogus card only compounds the trouble you'll be in.

In the UK, some police cars have cameras that can read the plate numbers as the cop drives around. They can tell if your insurance is expired, your inspection has expired, or if your car tax hasn't been paid. If the camera spots a car missing any of those things, the computer beeps and flashes the plate number and a description of the car on the screen. Instant bust! It's only a matter of time before US police departments get that technology and I wouldn't be at all surprised if some are already testing it.

oklatom

In a great many states if your insurance has been canceled for non payment your license has also been revoked. So, it you are in a state with an insurance data base, yes indeed they can.

Your car will be impounded.

just me

Especially in New Jersey, they will know. Insurance companies notify the state of dropped insurance. Whether you change insurance companies, or cancel your insurance. The state is aware of it. And they can and probably will impound your car if you are caught driving without insurance. Don't take the chance, you could also get arrested for providing false information.

david z

no.

Scott

I don't think so. Otherwise they would not ask to see your card when they pull you over. But if you smash up someone else's car you are in deep! Besides, you need to pay your dues like the rest of us.

hotmomma

No, but you better hope you don't get into an accident.

james

Look up robert menard. mind blowing stuff you might wanna know about laws and statues!

james

Look up robert menard. mind blowing stuff you might wanna know about laws and statues!

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