Handyman Must Have Proof of Insurance on Hand
Practically every motorist on the road must maintain financial responsibility at all times while operating a motor vehicle and most choose to comply with this requirement by purchasing an auto insurance policy. While satisfying this law may seem to be easy enough, automobile owners should also keep the documentation handy at all times whether they are behind the wheel or allowing another individual to operate the car. Insurers will issue identification (I.D.) cards to policyholders which are used to prove that automobiles are insured and it is advised by many state government departments to have this paperwork readily available by keeping it in the glove compartment in the event that it is needed.
When an insurer issues proof of insurance to a customer state law requires that certain information is included on the identification cards; this includes the name of the insured, the year make and model of the vehicle, the vehicle identification number (VIN), the name of the carrier, policy number and the effective and expiration dates of coverage. It is up to the policyholder to make sure that all of these items on the I.D. cards are accurate, especially if they reside in a state that requires carriers to electronically notify the governing motor vehicle department; if the VIN does not match than the automobile may be considered uninsured and a registration could be suspended.