Is "registration papers" the car's title or proof that your tags are up to date?Texian wrote:This begs the questions: Do Texas drivers now have to show registration papers for non-commercial vehicles? Do you have to comply with other states laws when traveling and show registration papers?03Lightningrocks wrote:
Now I keep my insurance card and registration papers in a clip on the sun visor.
I have been stopped a few time in other states but was never asked to show registration.
I don't see why an officer would want to see the title since they would have instant access to the state database. The officer probably knows who owns the car before he gets out. The only catch is if the car was recently purchased.
If the registration means the tags being current, the sticker on the windshield would prove current tags.
Having insurance makes both issues mute. If a person is going to spend the money on insuring himself and a specific car, who cares who owns it as long as it hasn't been stolen?
And wouldn't that make for a conscientious crook? Buying insurance on the stolen car. I'm so funny.
Hey, I just realized I'm hijacking this thread so I'll do a quick edit.
When you hand over your plastic, make sure the CHL is on top and say "I have my pistol with me".
Don't say, "I'm armed" or "I'm packing" or "I've got a gun" or "My pistol is bigger than yours".
I believe we are required to let them know when we are armed so saying it that way seems to be as non-threatening as I can be.