Proof of liability insurance card

[JohnBendik]

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? Texas

I have auto insurance through an online insurance company (Esurance) that does not provide "Proof of Liability Insurance" cards; instead they provide a online link to the document, which you can then print on your own printer.
During a recent traffic stop, I presented this document and was told by the officer that in Texas self-printed documents are considered 'forged documents' and were not legal proof of insurance. I called Esurance and they said the officer was incorrect and that the card I printed from their web site was legal to present to an officer during a traffic stop.
Who is right?

Thanks,
John Bendiksen

 

[orependula278]

insurance cards

They need to provide a card or some statement on company letterhead with your coverages and dates of coverage. The officer probably thought a card printed out from a computer could be forged and he therefore could not accept it as proof of insurance. I say if you are paying premiums, they need to provide a complete insurance contract and cards.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? Texas

I have auto insurance through an online insurance company (Esurance) that does not provide "Proof of Liability Insurance" cards; instead they provide a online link to the document, which you can then print on your own printer.
During a recent traffic stop, I presented this document and was told by the officer that in Texas self-printed documents are considered 'forged documents' and were not legal proof of insurance. I called Esurance and they said the officer was incorrect and that the card I printed from their web site was legal to present to an officer during a traffic stop.
Who is right?

Thanks,
John Bendiksen

My response:

The officer.

IAAL

 

[Bigfoot]

If the officer called your car registration number in to the Division of Motor Vehicles during the stop, would the name of the company and the id match?