Yeah, digital's handy but I still keep a paper copy tucked away just in case. Curious though—does anyone know if South Dakota actually requires a physical insurance card, or is digital proof officially accepted statewide now? I've heard mixed things from friends who've been pulled over. Wouldn't want to rely on my phone battery if it's not even officially recognized...
"Wouldn't want to rely on my phone battery if it's not even officially recognized..."
Yeah, totally get that worry—my phone always seems to die at the worst possible moment. Anyway, I just went through this myself (first-time insurance buyer here), and from what I found, South Dakota officially accepts digital proof statewide now. Still, some friends mentioned officers occasionally prefer paper copies just because they're easier to handle. I'd probably keep a physical backup handy just to avoid any hassle...
Yeah, digital's convenient, but honestly I'd still keep a paper copy tucked away somewhere. Had my phone freeze up once during a traffic stop—talk about awkward... Better safe than sorry, right?
Haha, been there myself. Once fumbled around with my phone for so long, the officer just sighed and said, "You know what? Just...drive safe." Paper copy tucked in the glovebox ever since. Lesson learned the awkward way.
Honestly, paper copies can be just as much of a hassle. Last winter, my glovebox was so jammed with napkins, receipts, and kids' snacks (don't ask...) that when I got pulled over, I spent a good five minutes digging through the mess. Officer looked like he was about to lose patience when I finally found it. Digital might be awkward, but paper isn't always better—just gotta keep things organized, I guess.
