Will I need to carry an insurance ID card?7 of 8Some states may require you to carry proof of insurance, such as an insurance ID card, apart from your vehicle registration, Ball says.If you live in a state that doesn't require an insurance card, but are planning to travel, make sure you know the requirements of any states you'll be visiting.Otherwise, you may be ticketed if you're stopped by police and don't have adequate proof of insurance, she says.Check with a state's division of motor vehicles to find out the rules before traveling. Related Articles:Car insurance for less6 overlooked insurance policiesTry green insuranceInsure your partiesRelated Links:Disability primer: obtaining full coverage7 little-known facts about COBRAInsuring your vacant homeDogs on insurance blacklist advertisement
Some states may require you to carry proof of insurance, such as an insurance ID card, apart from your vehicle registration, Ball says.
If you live in a state that doesn't require an insurance card, but are planning to travel, make sure you know the requirements of any states you'll be visiting.
Otherwise, you may be ticketed if you're stopped by police and don't have adequate proof of insurance, she says.
Check with a state's division of motor vehicles to find out the rules before traveling.
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