How sneaky can you be with proof of car insurance?

Question

I received a speeding ticket on 5/4/08 without insurance. I lied and told the officer I had insurance but didn't have proof with me. Later that day, I got car insurance.

Now I have to send the courthouse proof that I had insurance the day of the ticket. I have a new insurance card which says that my insurance starts the day of the violation, 5/4/08. Will this look suspicious, or will this be accepted by the courthouse? Thanks!

(p.s. from now on, I'll always drive with insurance!)

Answer 1

more than likely they will accept it.  if you get a judge that wants to be an ***, then he may ask for your agent to send proof of the time the policy began that day.  policies DO have a time on them when coverage went into force.  i had a guy who had an accident 1 hr BEFORE his policy began and we had to show proof of the time the policy went into force.  good luck!

Answer 2

it is 50/50

up to the judge.

Answer 3

I guess it depends on the Judge. Ive seen it work.