I learned the hard way to always carry a paper backup. Last winter, my phone battery decided to give out on me during a late-night stop, and of course, the officer wasn't thrilled waiting for it to reboot in freezing temps. Thankfully, I had a printed copy tucked away in my glovebox—saved me a headache and probably a ticket. Digital's great, but having both options handy just makes good sense... especially if your luck runs like mine.
Haha, why does this sound exactly like something that would happen to me? Ever tried pulling up your insurance app in a dead zone? Happened to me once on a road trip through the Black Hills—beautiful scenery, zero bars. Officer just stared at me like, "Really?" Thankfully, he was cool about it, but lesson learned. Digital's convenient until it's not, right? Now I keep a paper copy stashed away just in case. Anyone else had their phone betray them at the worst possible moment?
Honestly, I get the whole paper backup thing, but I've never understood relying solely on digital insurance cards. Had a similar situation once in rural Montana—phone completely died, charger nowhere to be found. Officer wasn't amused, and neither was I. Digital's handy, sure, but it's risky. Call me old-school, but some things just shouldn't be fully digital yet. Technology's great...until it isn't.
Had a similar scare driving through Wyoming last winter. Phone froze up from the cold, couldn't pull up my digital insurance card. Thankfully, had the paper copy stashed in the glovebox—saved me a headache. Digital's convenient until something goes wrong...I always keep a physical backup now, just in case. Better safe than sorry.
"Digital's convenient until something goes wrong...I always keep a physical backup now, just in case."
Had a similar issue myself—lesson learned the hard way. Now I keep a printed copy tucked behind my visor. Costs almost nothing and saves stress if tech fails or battery dies.
