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Q&A - Blacked Out Insurance Papers
Sat, 2009-08-29 21:35 — DriveSmartBC
A few months ago there was an article published stating that your name and address should be blacked out on your auto insurance papers, so in the event that your auto was stolen with the garage door opener in it, the thieves would not have easy access to your home and address. It went on to say that all the info that the police require would be on your drivers licence. Is this a good idea?
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The best practice is not to leave your insurance and registration papers in the vehicle at all. If your vehicle is stolen the thief will not be able to produce the necessary documents and will attract more attention from the police. In addition, the thief will not know where you live and if they find keys in the vehicle will not be able to come back to your home with an easy way in.
You are allowed to carry photocopies of your insurance and registration documents in B.C. If you black out information, it is no longer a copy of the original and will not meet the requirement to produce. However, carry the photocopy in a wallet or purse and keep the originals in a safe place at home. If the copies wear out or are lost, simply copy the originals again and the problem is solved.
In short, it is not acceptable to produce documents to the police where information has been blacked out.