Where do you keep your car documents?

Question

Hi all,

OK I've seen another similar question to this, but it's something which I've been debating with my father, and I think he's actually right on this.

So, is it acceptable to keep all documents (MOT certificate, insurance certificate, counterpart licence) at home, and of course keep accident forms in the car?

Cheers!

:>)

Answer 1

Unfortunately it's a "Catch 22". It is required by law to have an insurance card and registration in the vehicle, but if someone breaks into your car, they can get your personal information.

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Answer 2

Keep the originals at home but keep a copy of Licence and Insurance and MOT in the car.

Answer 3

Of course keep the title (pink slip) in a safe place but its not a bad idea to keep your registration some where other than the glove box. This way if your car was broken into the bad guys wouldnt have your personal info. Of course the law says to have it with you when you drive but it dont say where it has to be meantime. Trunk, pocket, purse, wallet, under the seat etc. Good question.

Answer 4

in the united kingdom, none, different than the cardboard portion of your licence and probably your breakdown club yet that's in many situations a credit card-sized factor on your wallet besides. in no way carry the motor vehicle's registration data, or coverage info in the motor vehicle. the only people who're legally entitled to ask for those data are the Police, and that they'll understand from their pc once you're insured or no longer. those issues characterize a secure practices danger if the motor vehicle gets stolen. different than for something the thief could have your handle besides as your automobile. on an identical time as you're on the telephone to the law enforcement officials reporting your automobile's been stolen, the tea-leaf's already exterior your domicile loading your worldly products into your automobile.

Answer 5

I keep papers such as title and insurance at home and a copy in my purse..here is my reasoning...Should someone steal your car or break into your car to rob it, not only do they have your car, but based on what papers you have in the car they will also have your drivers id number, ss number, mailing address...but even worse than that (If you could believe it could get worse!) They have your physical address! They could break into your house!! I keep it in my purse because etc. is information you need to keep, and any personal info you don't..leave at home. My husband had his identity stolen in the past and this is one of the things we were told to do...another hint: Never put your home address on your check, and switch to your first and middle initial instead of your name, a thief will not know how to sign your name if they get a hold of your checks, or try to "lift" your personal info from one that is cashed somewhere.

Answer 6

In the US you need to keep your proof of insurance and registration in the car. I'm assuming from your spelling of "licence" that this is the UK.

Answer 7

Keep it all at home, but keep Your license in Your wallet. If You get a producer You'll have a few days to gather Your documents and produce them at whatever police station.

Answer 8

I keep them at home in a folder which has many sections:
1 section has car documents
1 section has my payslips
1 section has my bank statements

I will never keep them in the car, what if the car is stolen

Answer 9

And what is the first thing they ask you when they pull you over? May I see your drivers license, registration, and proof of insurance please?
What are going to tell them? Follow me home?

Answer 10

i think the law states you are supposed to keep them in your car but police give you 7 days to produce them if you are stopped so most people keep them at home i keep mine at home always have