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Do I have to keep my insurance papers in the vehicle?


Thursday 29 November 2007

According to Section 158 of the Motor Vehicles Act, any person driving a motor vehicle, on request from a police officer in uniform, must produce:
  • The insurance certificate
  • The Certificate of Registration or RC Book
  • The driving license
  • The certificate of fitness and the permit in the case of commercial vehicles
  • The Pollution Under Control certificate

It is a penal offense if the driver is unable to produce these documents or if their validity has expired.

Therefore, it is advised to keep the car insurance papers in the vehicle.

See also:

Important motor vehicle documents

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