Car permit · Penalties and points
If you show a police officer or the DMV an auto insurance card that is fake or altered, how does the law treat it?
Correct answer: As serious criminal fraud, with possible impoundment, big fines, and license suspension.
Answer options
- AAs a small paperwork error that the DMV simply fixes for you, like a misspelled name
- BAs serious criminal fraud, with possible impoundment, big fines, and license suspension Correct
- CAs a purely civil dispute with your insurer, not a traffic or criminal offense
Why
Proof of insurance shows that you meet the financial responsibility law, so handing over a false or doctored card is treated as fraud. The consequences can include criminal charges, towing of the vehicle, court fines, and suspension of your license and registration.
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