After pulling over, why do cops not ask the driver for insurance and registration anymore?

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• Apparently not in Kansas.

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  by Running, Fall Up on February 7th, 2008

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• True, but you should be asked to present them as it's against the law to occupy a vehicle without possession of those two documents.

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  by Gideon on February 7th, 2008

• even if you aren't the owner?

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  by Spunts.answered 67 questions in 1 hour. on February 7th, 2008

• You bet. It's the law. I often ignore it, but my friend insists I take her registration and insurance card if I drive her car.

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  by Gideon on February 7th, 2008

• although that may vary in different states,it's a wise thing to do.
  thank you Gideon.

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  by Spunts.answered 67 questions in 1 hour. on February 7th, 2008

• Not all departments have laptops in the cars. As to the insurance, in the state of Texas the law says if you don't have proof you get a citation, but if you can produce proof in court that at the time in question you did infact have current valid adequate coverage then the citation will be dismissed. If running your LP shows you have current valid adequate insurance then it is a waste of ink, paper and time to issue a citation. Technically you could receive a citation for not having the proof on you, but personally I'd like to get back on the street and find a better use for the ink in my pen.

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  by txpeaceofficer on September 23rd, 2009

• The law is the same here in FL. And while, working for a police department, I think laws should be enforced, this is about the most petty one. Sure, you should keep your info on you, but if an officer knows the insurance is valid, who's really being hurt?

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  by Gideon on September 26th, 2009

• 9/10 if the officer knows without a doubt that you do have valid insurance and he can articulate that point he will not write the citation.

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  by txpeaceofficer on October 6th, 2009

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