Assemblyman Hikind has re-introduced his previous bill to amend the vehicle and traffic law that will give motorists an option to use cell phone or other mobile electronic devices to provide proof of insurance coverage instead of having to present a printed card.

Current law states that motorists must show written proof of insurance. However many insurance companies offer apps for cellphones or tablets that display the insurance information. People may find it more convenient to have the information accessible electronically rather than having a paper document which can easily be lost or misplaced. The proposed legislation would allow but not require insurers to offer proof of insurance in an electronic format.

The legislation will not only assist motorists in avoiding a ticket, but also it will help by not requiring people to take time off work in order to go to court to defend themselves when they were simply unable to find a current insurance document in their car. This will save drivers, police and courts time, money and resources.

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