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What if Police Stop Me Before My Temporary Insurance Appears on the Database?

Provide the genuine policy details and certificate you have. A recently issued policy may not yet be visible on every check.

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Answer: Provide the genuine policy details and certificate you have. A recently issued policy may not yet be visible on every check.
Save the certificate so you can open it without relying on mobile signal.
Do not crop or alter the document in a way that hides the vehicle, driver or policy times.

If you discover the certificate itself is wrong, do not continue driving until the position is corrected.

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