Legal Question in Traffic Law in Michigan

traffic stop

is it legal for a ploice officer to contact your auto insurance company to verify if your insurance is still effective?


Asked on 9/24/07, 8:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

William McNeil McNeil Law Office, PLC

Re: traffic stop

It depends on the circumstances, but it is the driver's responsibility to carry valid proof of insurance and I suppose a police officer could call to confirm if it is valid. I know that some certificates of insurance are for a year and coverage can lapse. Hope this helps.

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Answered on 9/26/07, 4:06 pm


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