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N.J. Assembly Delays Vote on ‘Electronic’ Auto Insurance Bill

The New Jersey Assembly has delayed a vote on a measure that would allow drivers in New Jersey to use smart phones, computers or tablets to prove they carry auto insurance during traffic stops. The bill was due to be …

Electronic Proof of Auto Insurance Now Accepted in Delaware

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart is alerting drivers in Delaware that as of June 25, 2014, state law enforcement officials can accept proof of auto insurance (insurance ID card) in either physical or electronic format. Delaware House Bill 258 …

Rhode Island Gov. Signs Legislation Allowing Digital Proof of Auto Insurance

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee has signed into law legislation allowing motorists in Rhode Island to use their smartphones to offer police proof they have auto insurance. The bills sponsored by Sen. William Conley Jr. and Rep. Gregg Amore allow …

South Carolina Becomes 31st State to Allow Digital Proof of Insurance

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has signed House Bill 3623 that provides that an automobile insurer may issue proof of insurance on an electronic mobile device upon request by the insured. The so-called eCard law took effect upon signing on …