Where do you guys put..
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 542
Likes: 4
From: Louisville, KY
In KY, your insurance info is already in the DMV computer. Basically before the cop gets out of his car he has already run your plate and knows who to expect, if that plate number is current and if insurance is in force. Even if you don't have all the paperwork on you as long as your ID matches the name and address and your plate sticker is current, there is no ticket written. It's a waste of the courts time to appear and show what everyone already knew.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,397
Likes: 106
From: -)
I take a picture of my registration and proof of insurance with my phone. but if the LEO needs to "take the paperwork back to the car", I keep the actual paperwork in a waterproof pouch (like for boat docs) that I keep in my fuse box.
I used to keep the pouch in my bags but found that all the stuff I can accumulate over time tended to tear up the pouch and docs.
I used to keep the pouch in my bags but found that all the stuff I can accumulate over time tended to tear up the pouch and docs.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,440
Likes: 148
From: Northwest
I tooled up a tank bib, with a pouch in it. Tooled leather doesn't last so long out in the elements though... time to build a new one... maybe use fake leather this time... or something like that... new bib won't have the 'wings' on it this time..
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,541
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I keep mine tucked inside my helmet liner. Doesn't do you any good if you don't wear one, though.
I like the idea of the plastic baggie inside the fuse box cover. Never thought of that.
I like the idea of the plastic baggie inside the fuse box cover. Never thought of that.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 126
Likes: 4
From: Macedonia ohio
I got pulled over once in my TA because of my tag had fallen off. He had no problem with what I showed him. He said if more people would have done what I did, everybody would have their stuff since everybody carries their phone!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,442
Likes: 418
From: South Carolina
In KY, your insurance info is already in the DMV computer. Basically before the cop gets out of his car he has already run your plate and knows who to expect, if that plate number is current and if insurance is in force. Even if you don't have all the paperwork on you as long as your ID matches the name and address and your plate sticker is current, there is no ticket written. It's a waste of the courts time to appear and show what everyone already knew.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,757
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From: Boise, ID
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,149
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From: Surprise, AZ
But it is CA....
I keep copies of my registration and insurance in my wallet for all three vehicles. One piece of paper with all of it. takes up the same amount of space as all 6 pieces of paper, but easier to get to.