I’ve actually had a client get pulled over near the Nebraska border and the officer asked for proof of address, not just license. It threw them off since the insurance card didn’t have their current address. I’m skeptical it’s super common, but it does happen, especially in border areas. Never hurts to have something with your name and address handy, just in case.
Honestly, I’ve driven that stretch a bunch and never had anyone ask for more than my license and insurance. Maybe it’s just luck, but I feel like carrying extra paperwork is overkill for most folks. If you keep your address updated on your license, isn’t that enough?
If you keep your address updated on your license, isn’t that enough?
I wouldn’t count on it. I’ve had a trooper ask for my registration once, just to check the VIN matched. Maybe it’s rare, but if you’re driving something older or modified, they get curious. I keep a folder in the glovebox—registration, insurance, even a bill of sale for one of my classics. It’s not overkill if it saves you a headache on the side of the road.
Honestly, I get the caution, but I’ve never had anyone ask for more than license and proof of insurance in SD. Maybe it’s just luck or newer cars? I do wonder if keeping all that paperwork is really necessary for most folks... seems like a lot unless you’re driving something unusual.
Honestly, with classics, I keep a folder in the glovebox—registration, insurance, even old inspection slips. Cops sometimes get curious about older vehicles, especially out-of-state. For daily drivers, just license and proof of insurance usually covers it in SD. Never hurts to be over-prepared, though... learned that the hard way at a car show once.