What to do about a ticket for no insurance on a car that was insured?
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What to do about a ticket for no insurance on a car that was insured?
My work truck broke down so a family member let me use 1 of their insured cars. The newest update wasn’t in the car but I heard on the officers radio that it was insured. I got a no proof ticket. I pleaded not guilty. Now I have court and can’t a afford a lawyer. What are my options?
Asked on March 14, 2011 under General Practice, Arkansas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, the laws in most states require not only that you be insured (there are some states believe it or not that do not require a person to carry automobile insurance) but that you actually have the insurance card on you or in the vehicle as well. So the law can then require that you be issued a fine based upon one or more section of the traffic code. Most of the time the court will allow you to bring proof of insurance in with you on the hearing date for the ticket. Then you can show the court that the vehicle had insurance on the date in question. You can then explain the circumstances surrounding its issuance as well. But be prepared: they may just reduce the fine rather than dismiss the ticket. Good luck.
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