How are uninsured drivers caught if they never crash?
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How are uninsured drivers caught if they never crash?
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Insurance companies don't tell the police every car they insure every day so I don't see how you would possibly be caught if you drove safely?
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§ ☼ JLG ☼ §
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Well - in most states - when a policy cancels or lapses, the insurance company reports to the state. The state then sends a letter, suspends the registration, license, etc. Also, if they get stopped for a traffic violation or at a checkpoint. It may take a while, but at one time or another, you will get caught. |
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misty19492000
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In my state (GA), the ins company does report you if you let your policy lapse. Otherwise, you could get caught by just being pulled over for a broken tail light. |
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Common Sense
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Traffic tickets..
Proof of insurance is required for registration and
safety inspection and insurance company notifies
state when your insurance lapses or is cancelled. |
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bikerlbf406
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Anytime a cop pull a car over they usually check insurance. More & more states require proof of insurance when registering a vehicle. If you owe on a vehicle the lender (bank, car lot, etc) usually requires proof of insurance. There is no 100% method of keeping people from driving w/o insurance; however it isn't safe to do & can get caught. If involved in an accident without insurance it could cost alot of money at minimum if not loosing license or vehicle. |
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oklatom
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Most states now have a data base with information as to insurance, just like they do for registration and driver license.
If you're stopped for any reason, what do they typically ask for? "May I see your license, registration, and proof of insurance?" When they run your license, if your insurance has been canceled for non payment or you don't have it, it will show up.
That is how you get caught. It doesn't have to be an accident. And along with a ticket you stand a very good chance of having your car towed and impounded.
Insurance companies may not tell the local police what they insure every day, but the information is sent to the state for the data base on a daily basis. Besides, financial responsibility is required in all states, and insurance is the easiest and safest way to show financial responsibility. |
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Daisy
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Not in NJ; well not if they own a car. To register, for inspection, and if your stopped for any reason you need to furnish proof of insurance. |
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DANIELLE A
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I DON'T THINK YOU CAN BE CAUGHT UNLESS THERE IS AN ACCIDENT OR TICKET. |
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dirtytricksracing@sbcglobal.net
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In Texas now when a officer sees car he can run the tag to see if there is insurance on the car. Lets him know in a few minutes. |
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harajuku lover
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i think they just get by without insurance. they can't tell the police about every single car. |
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