I get where you’re coming from—paper just feels safer sometimes. I’ve seen folks scramble with dead phones or glitchy apps during a traffic stop, and it’s not fun. That said, I’ve also had people thank me for showing them how to pull up their insurance on their phone in a pinch. Guess it’s one of those “best of both worlds” situations. I still keep a backup paper copy myself, just in case tech decides to take a nap.
Honestly, I get the appeal of having both digital and paper copies, but I lean a bit more toward just keeping things digital these days. Here’s why:
- Less clutter in the glove box. I used to have a stack of old insurance cards, expired registrations, you name it. Now it’s just my phone.
- Most states are cool with digital proof now, and I’ve never had an officer give me grief for pulling up my info on my phone.
- If your phone dies, yeah, that’s a pain, but I figure if my phone’s dead, I probably have bigger problems (like not being able to call for help).
That said, I totally get the “just in case” mindset. My dad still keeps a folder of every document ever, and he swears by it. But for me, less paper = less hassle. Just gotta remember to keep the phone charged... which, honestly, is sometimes the real challenge.
