I can\’t believe every state in our nation has not adopted this law. Why would anybody have the \”right\” to drive a vehicle if they are unable to insure it? I once witnessed an accident in Dallas, Texas, and one of the drivers was unable to produce proof of insurance, and he openly admitted to not having insurance. And the cops let him go…with his car. Huh???? Probably didn\’t want to be bogged down with all that paperwork. So, the person who he hit, had to have her insurance carrier pay for the damages. Crazy!!
\”Current state law allows a driver who is ticketed for not having proof of insurance to drive away after receiving the ticket. Anderson\’s proposal would give authorities the ability to seize the driver\’s vehicle and sell it at public auction.
Anderson said someone who has liability insurance but simply forgets to carry proof of it in his or her vehicle likely would not have to forfeit the vehicle. \”
How are they going to find this out either way while at a traffic stop? The legions of people who forget to put a new ID card in their glovebox want to know. Myself included. Is forfeiture of a vehicle an appropriate consequence for forgetting a slip of paper?
It\’s not all about the uninsured. It\’s about the terminally forgetful as well.
It\’s sad to me that Sen Anderson-Enid or any other Oklahoma Senator wasn\’t able to get off his *** and try to get this type of law passed before it had a very negative effect on someone in his inner circle of friends, co-workers, or family.
This has been a problem in Oklahoma for years, it seems especially with non-insured vehicles owned by illegal immigrants.
People should go to their own carrier for an auto accident (regardless of fault) and should not depend on others to have insurance. People pay a premium for insurance and claims handling should be a part of that service. Why don\’t people carry UM coverage on their auto policy?
Why should I pay twice the rate for people who refuse to carry insurance? UM is ridiculously priced in states that have high rates of uninsured/unlicensed drivers.
I\’m all for seizing the cars. IF the driver can prove that the policy WAS IN EFFECT at the time of the traffic stop they can get their car back. (after paying impound fees- that should solve the \’I forgot\’ problem fairly quickly) Same should apply for drivers with no license.
Mary B. I can\’t believe you just wrote this. Why should everyone pay more for insurance so that some can pay nothing? Driving is a privilege,not a right. Since most cannot afford to be self insured we buy insurance to pay for damages we cause in an accident. Why would anyone that has no assets even bother to buy insurance under your way of thinking? You really should think about what you said and then reply with an intelligent solution.
Mary B must enjoy overpaying for insurance. Why else would she want her
own insurance company to process a claim someone else was at fault for, and subsequently have to pass on that expense to her?
Dawn\’s comment is right on – impound the vehicle until you can prove you have coverage. Forgetfulness costs sometimes. Besides, what does this bill have to do with implanting microchips without permission?? Stoopid politicians!!!
Is Mary B. in insurance? Oh dear. That\’s the most unbelievable thing I\’ve read all day, especially from someone whose in the industry. Absolutely, stunned at those comments. She had to have been joking, right???
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I can\’t believe every state in our nation has not adopted this law. Why would anybody have the \”right\” to drive a vehicle if they are unable to insure it? I once witnessed an accident in Dallas, Texas, and one of the drivers was unable to produce proof of insurance, and he openly admitted to not having insurance. And the cops let him go…with his car. Huh???? Probably didn\’t want to be bogged down with all that paperwork. So, the person who he hit, had to have her insurance carrier pay for the damages. Crazy!!
\”Current state law allows a driver who is ticketed for not having proof of insurance to drive away after receiving the ticket. Anderson\’s proposal would give authorities the ability to seize the driver\’s vehicle and sell it at public auction.
Anderson said someone who has liability insurance but simply forgets to carry proof of it in his or her vehicle likely would not have to forfeit the vehicle. \”
How are they going to find this out either way while at a traffic stop? The legions of people who forget to put a new ID card in their glovebox want to know. Myself included. Is forfeiture of a vehicle an appropriate consequence for forgetting a slip of paper?
It\’s not all about the uninsured. It\’s about the terminally forgetful as well.
It\’s sad to me that Sen Anderson-Enid or any other Oklahoma Senator wasn\’t able to get off his *** and try to get this type of law passed before it had a very negative effect on someone in his inner circle of friends, co-workers, or family.
This has been a problem in Oklahoma for years, it seems especially with non-insured vehicles owned by illegal immigrants.
Why not seize the vehicles of persons picked up for drunk driving? Drunk drivers are more of a menace than the uninsured.
People should go to their own carrier for an auto accident (regardless of fault) and should not depend on others to have insurance. People pay a premium for insurance and claims handling should be a part of that service. Why don\’t people carry UM coverage on their auto policy?
Why should I pay twice the rate for people who refuse to carry insurance? UM is ridiculously priced in states that have high rates of uninsured/unlicensed drivers.
I\’m all for seizing the cars. IF the driver can prove that the policy WAS IN EFFECT at the time of the traffic stop they can get their car back. (after paying impound fees- that should solve the \’I forgot\’ problem fairly quickly) Same should apply for drivers with no license.
How do I get this passed in Fla?
Mary B. I can\’t believe you just wrote this. Why should everyone pay more for insurance so that some can pay nothing? Driving is a privilege,not a right. Since most cannot afford to be self insured we buy insurance to pay for damages we cause in an accident. Why would anyone that has no assets even bother to buy insurance under your way of thinking? You really should think about what you said and then reply with an intelligent solution.
Mary B must enjoy overpaying for insurance. Why else would she want her
own insurance company to process a claim someone else was at fault for, and subsequently have to pass on that expense to her?
Dawn\’s comment is right on – impound the vehicle until you can prove you have coverage. Forgetfulness costs sometimes. Besides, what does this bill have to do with implanting microchips without permission?? Stoopid politicians!!!
Is Mary B. in insurance? Oh dear. That\’s the most unbelievable thing I\’ve read all day, especially from someone whose in the industry. Absolutely, stunned at those comments. She had to have been joking, right???