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jsimmons wrote:I'm talking about the cops and during a routine traffic stop. When they pull you over, they already know whether or not you have insurance, so they don't actually have to ask you for the card.

I understand your statement. I am a cop and insurance information is not always readily available for every driver.

Jason

redoregon wrote:True enough, but there are some LEs out there that wouldn't miss the chance to rack up another ticket if you couldn't produce *proof* of insurance...

Insurance information is not available for all insured drivers. It is still necessary to carry your proof of financial responsibility.

I would personally like to see someone's proof of insurance if I am involved in a minor accident with them. I took a sweet little old lady's word during IKE and got burned for my deductible.

I agree, nice letter. Hopefully this will be read at shift briefing or at least cause the chief to read up on the law a bit.

Jason

KRM45 wrote:If I happen to walk up on a driver rummaging around and I see the gun, my gun is coming out in a hurry.

Amen. Surprises are a bad thing in the middle of the night.

TrueFlog wrote: it's best to avoid saying anything to a cop unless you have to - especially when that anything is "I have a gun"

I disagree. A rational conversation is really nothing to avoid. A simple explanation will most likely build a bridge to solve the misunderstanding. If you weren't breaking the law, there is really no need to sit there and refuse to speak. Trying to "avoid" communication is only going to create more confusion.

Jason