OHP Tests New Insurance Verification System
If you drive without car insurance in Oklahoma, you’re going to nabbed a lot quicker. It’s because the state is going to an electronic insurance verification system. Right now, when law enforcement pulls you over, they ask to see a little piece of paper that shows you have insurance. But soon they will be able to do verify it electronically by themselves.
This new system is currently being tested by Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers in Lawton. “It’s not fair that almost 25 percent of the people do not have insurance and we do try to target those people and make sure that they are cited,” said Captain Mike McClellan.
They said it isn’t always easy. “Takes away from people being able to purchase insurance for 6 months and then turn around and cancel that insurance and still have the card,” said Trooper Larry King.