Can police in Texas know by definite that you’re auto insured or not by checking your liscense plates?
Can they tell by definite by checking your liscense plates? I live in San Antonio.
Good answer ricochet!
Plowmaster, your answer seems to make a lot of sense, just like Ricochet’s. The problem is I got a new answer explaining the TexasSure program, I’ve seen those signs in my area and I can doubt that it’s going on.
yes, its a new law they passed…
The vehicle insurance verification program (called TexasSure) came about when the Texas Legislature directed the Texas Departments of Insurance, Public Safety, Transportation, and Information Resources to develop a system to reduce the number of uninsured motorists. Working together, the agencies have compiled a database that connects every registered vehicle in the state by its license plate, vehicle identification number (VIN), and liability insurance policy. That means that law enforcement officers and tax assessor-collectors can immediately access the database and verify if you are driving without insurance.
In Texas, 20% of the vehicles on our roads have no insurance coverage. That’s 1 in every 5 cars and trucks, which equates to an estimated $1 billion extra in insurance premiums that law-abiding Texans are paying annually to protect themselves against uninsured and underinsured motorists.
Got insurance? Great, you’re good to go and there’s nothing else you need to do.
Driving without insurance? The TexasSure program will put an end to the days of uninsured motorists, drivers dropping coverage after receiving a valid insurance card, and fraudulent insurance cards. So, get insured!