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Originally Posted by Tomkat
Not sure this is the case...
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Presenting a scanned or photographic copy of insurance documentation might be acceptable in highly developed western European countries, but the further you get out into the weeds in lesser developed countries where the various authorities (police, customs, etc.) are not so well educated, the more important it becomes to have all your documents "perfectly in order".
If I was planning to ride my North American plated motorcycle only in Switzerland, or the UK, I might take a chance on only having a photo or scanned copy of my insurance documentation. But, if I was planning a trip through most of the former Yugoslavian countries, I would make darn sure I had the original documentation with me.
There's also the matter of why one needs to present proof of insurance to consider. A photo or scanned document might be sufficient for a roadside spot-check or a customs officer. But if you actually get into an accident in a foreign country, and you don't have rock-solid documentation of being insured with you (especially if it appears that the accident was your fault), you might be looking at a few nights stay in the "Crowbar Hotel" until the authorities satisfy themselves that you are, in fact, adequately insured.
Michael
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