Just found out something kinda random today—apparently, in Connecticut, you can't register your car without proof of insurance first. I mean, I guess it makes sense, but I always thought you could just register first and then sort out insurance later. Nope, turns out CT is pretty strict about it. Wonder if other states are like this too or if it's just a Connecticut thing...
"I mean, I guess it makes sense, but I always thought you could just register first and then sort out insurance later."
Actually, I think it's pretty common in other states too. When I moved to New York a couple years ago, they wouldn't let me register without insurance either. Seems like states just wanna make sure you're covered from day one, probably to avoid liability issues. Kinda inconvenient if you're used to doing things the other way around, but I get why they do it...
Yeah, same thing happened when I got my first car in PA... couldn't register without proof of insurance. Honestly makes sense, though—I mean, imagine if someone crashed right after driving off the lot uninsured? Wonder if any states still let you register first...?
Pretty sure most states these days require insurance proof before registering, and honestly, that's how it should be. Back in the day, I remember folks driving off the lot with nothing but a handshake and a prayer—then bam, fender-bender right outside the dealership. Nightmare for everyone involved. Can't speak for all 50 states, but I'd be surprised if any still let you get plates without insurance lined up first... seems like common sense finally caught up.
Yeah, makes sense they'd tighten up the rules these days. I remember years ago when I bought my first car, I drove off the lot without insurance sorted yet—wasn't illegal back then, just risky. Luckily nothing happened, but looking back, it's kinda crazy they even allowed it. Honestly, having to get insurance first is probably for the best... saves people from themselves a bit, I guess.
