PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
What happens when you are at a police stop and realize you forgot your purse at home?
What happens if you forget your driver's license at home? I forgot my purse on the way to the store the other day. Nothing happened thank goodness, but my husband says he never brings his wallet with him. He just keeps cash in a money clip. I thought you needed to have your license with you when driving a car?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Tell your husband that as usual, his wife is correct!
All humor aside, you are required to have your driver’s license with you when driving a car. You should always have a picture ID handy for identification purposes in the event of an accident.
This situation is very subjective and the outcome may depend on the police officer. Here are some possible outcomes:
- The police office gives you a written or verbal warning.
- The police officer issues a ticket only for what you were pulled over for and a verbal warning about forgetting your license.
- The police officer gives you a ticket for both the moving violation and for not having your license.
If you are in this situation, the best course of action is to calmly and politely explain the situation to the officer and hope for the best. If you do end up getting a ticket, be aware that your insurance rates may increase.
One way to save money on insurance is to download the free comparison app,
Jerry
. Jerry shops for competitive rates with over 50 companies and delivers the lowest prices to your phone. Jerry also has a great feature that allows you to upload photos and documentation to view in the app whenever they are needed. This would be a secure place to store a picture of your driver’s license just in case.”
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies