Is it legal for an officer to issue a no proof of insurance sitaion 2 weeks after the accident, if one was not issued on the date of the collision?
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Is it legal for an officer to issue a no proof of insurance sitaion 2 weeks after the accident, if one was not issued on the date of the collision?
Asked on April 29, 2014 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is legal: there is no law that requires a citation or ticket to be administered on the spot. Obviously, the citation must be based on true facts, but assuming that the facts are true, it can be issued after the fact.
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