> at> In New Mexico, proof of insurance must be shown upon request if 
you get
> at> pulled over, but it's not something you have to show to the MVD 
to get
> at> your plate.
>  
> This is Belgium.
>  
> Proof of insurance must be in the car. There are mobile police units 
setting up
> roadblocks everywherem stopping people, checking registration, 
insurance,
> annual safety check record, driver license, driver identity...
>  
> No insurance? Vehicle will be towed away and 'C U in court'.
>  
> You can count on it that everyone gets pulled over at least once a 
year.

I don't know if they still do random stops in California, but back in 
the 1970s I was home on leave and using my grandfather's car when I 
came upon such a roadblock - which included a safety and smog check.  
Fortunately I had all the required paperwork and the car passed the 
inspection
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