What insurance documents do I need to keep in my car?

It is advisable to keep your insurance certificate, MOT certificate and the vehicle registration document, the V5C vehicle log book – which gives details about the car, the make, the model, registration number and the registered keeper – together in a safe, secure but easily accessible place.

What documents do I need to carry in my car?

Take a look at the following essential documents that you must carry while going for a long drive or a road trip:

• Registration Certificate (RC) of Your Car.
• Certificate of Insurance of Your Car.
• Driving Licence of the Driver.
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate of Your Car.

  When must your vehicle have valid insurance?

  Your vehicle must have valid insurance cover before you can tax it. If required, it will also need to have a valid MOT certificate. You can tax your vehicle online, by phone or at certain post offices.

  Why is my car insurance not listed on my ID card?

  As discussed in item number “5” above, you may not always see every driver on your policy listed on an ID card. This is because car insurance coverage “follows” the vehicle rather than the person driving. For example, you can allow a friend to operate your car (legally) without them having to be listed on the policy or the ID card.

  Do you have to have an insurance card in your car?

  It is required by law to carry a car insurance card in the vehicle you are driving. More than likely, substitutes will not be allowed when proof of insurance is required. Who Wants to See Auto Insurance Cards

  What to do if you are caught without a car insurance card?

  If you are caught without proof of insurance, the first thing you’ll try to do is show some other form of proof. A declarations page, maybe a payment receipt, but none of those will work. Nothing can replace your car insurance card. It is required by law to carry a car insurance card in the vehicle you are driving.

  Is it legal to make a fake car insurance card?

  You can fake an insurance card using any free/paid ID making tool online. However, faking car insurance papers is an illegal and punishable act. Nonetheless, it is legal to fake insurance papers so far you do not use them for official purposes.