That's actually pretty smart, but I gotta admit I'm still kinda paranoid about relying solely on digital copies. Had a friend whose phone completely bricked after a software update—no access to anything, including his insurance card. Ever since hearing that horror story, I keep a printed copy tucked away in the glovebox as my "just-in-case" backup. Might seem overly cautious, but hey, better safe than sorry, right?
Totally get where you're coming from. Had a similar scare myself once—phone battery died right when I needed it most. Ever since then, I've been keeping a paper copy handy too. Might seem old-school, but tech can fail at the worst moments. Honestly, nothing beats having that physical backup tucked away... just in case. You're definitely not alone in being cautious.
Paper copies are fine, but honestly, who wants to fumble around the glovebox in an emergency? Just screenshot your insurance card and keep it saved offline—no battery, no problem. Works every time for me.
Screenshots are handy, but just a heads-up—some states (including SD, last I checked) require you to show official digital proof through your insurer's app or site. A screenshot might fly with some officers, but technically it's not always compliant. Had a client once who learned that the hard way... awkward roadside convo, lol. I'd double-check your insurer's app just to be safe. Better safe than sorry, right?
Honestly, I've used screenshots a couple times and never had an issue. Maybe it depends on the officer or situation... Still, guess I'll download the app just in case—it can't hurt to cover all bases.
