If a cop runs my plates, does it show if i have insurance on the car im in NJ.

Question

If a cop runs my plates, does it show if i have insurance on the car im in NJ.

Answer 1

No, that is why you must carry a proof of insurance card with you at all times.  

Answer 2

In the UK they'd know immediately, in NJ they still ask you for the certificate.

Answer 3

No. But if he pulls you over there is a phone number on all NJ insurance cards now to verfiy coverage. Don't mess around with no insurance in NJ. The penalty is worse than a first time DWI.

Answer 4

Not directly, but it does show if your registration has been cancelled by the DMV due to you not having insurance.

Answer 5

no they can not tell until you give them your insurance card and they run it. thats why if you dont have your card, you will get a ticket for no insurance....which then you have to go to court and prove you had coverage on the date you got pulled over.