I have seen it happen before and also heard of it.A policeman gives someone a ticket for having no insurance and letting them drive away.
Now the laws the law,right?
2006-06-21 06:55:03 · 23 answers · asked by cave dude 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, it's illegal. But all police can do is cite you for operating a vehicle without a bond or insurance. You can still drive away, but if you don't get insurance, eventually your license will be susupended/revoked and you won't be able to register your car without proof of insurance.
2006-06-21 07:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to drive without insurance, but you will not be arrested for it. Generally, the citation will be dismissed if you can present proof of insurance to the court. The only time I have seen someone arrested, was when that person caused an accident and had no insurance; however, they also did not have a valid driver's license, which was probably the reason for the arrest.
2006-06-21 14:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by Curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely illegal here in California. Most other states have made it illegal as well. Even if it *is* legal to drive without insurance in your area, it's still a darned good idea to have at least basic coverage anyway. If you're involved in any accident (keyword "any") where you are found at fault, you can be held personally liable for any and all damages incurred by the other party. Insurance is a stopgap to help prevent a minor incident from completely ruining your life. It can also help prevent liens on your home or money being taken from your paycheck in restitution if you're involved in a large accident where you're found at fault.
2006-06-21 14:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to drive without insurance. My mom was given a ticket and told to go straight home. She brought her insurance card to court and the charges were dropped. It never made sense to me, either. Why let them drive away? I guess they're no more dangerous than the rest of us, but it just seems skewed.
2006-06-21 14:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by teeney1116 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's illegal. They can impound your car and put you in jail for driving with no insurance. If you get in a wreck, or hurt someone while driving with no insurance, you could go to jail for a very long time.
2006-06-28 10:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by owllady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the law is the law, and most states, maybe all, require you to carry insurance either on yourself as the driver, or on the vehicle being driven. Consult your local DMV for details!
2006-06-21 14:02:22 · answer #6 · answered by gokart121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an INFRACTION (the lowest level 'crime') to not have insurance. An infraction is only punishable by a TICKET and a FINE - no jail or prison time. Other examples of infractions include parking and speeding tickets.
2006-06-21 13:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Richard H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is illegal, so you don't get someone hurt and get free, although you can get a lesser insurance or full cover, depends on your choice but at least the third party is necessary
2006-06-21 14:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by aliajao 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. and they got a ticket. Just like parking. They give you a ticket for parking at an expired meter, but they don't take your car.
2006-06-21 14:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a cop, and the answer is vague. i cite them for the lack of insurance card, but they may have insurance and not the card on them. i let them go. is it right?? well, no. but i do tell them on recording that if something happens its on them, i can tow the vehicle, sometimes.
2006-06-21 13:58:55 · answer #10 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋