LAC 55:III.1760. Identification Card Specifications [Formerly §1790]

A. General Information 1. Pursuant to R.S. 32:863, which became effective July 1, 1985, all vehicles registered in the State of Louisiana must contain within the vehicle documentation indicating compliance with the compulsory motor vehicle liability security law. An identification card may be used in lieu of the actual policy as a means of showing evidence of liability insurance coverage. 2. The purpose of developing an approved identification card should be to provide a document to be used as proof of compliance with Louisiana’s compulsory insurance laws. 3. Those ID cards, in conformance with the attached specifications, will be accepted as proof of liability insurance by law enforcement and by the Office of Motor Vehicles. 4. In order for the security provider to insure compliance with specification requirements, the security provider shall furnish the department with sample copies of its Louisiana Liability Insurance Identification Card. Mail sample ID cards to: Department of Public Safety and Corrections Office of Motor Vehicles Compulsory Insurance Unit Post Office Box 64886 Baton Rouge, LA 70896-4886 or Fax copy to (225)-922-0158 Attention: Supervisor 5. For questions regarding implementation, please call the Compulsory Insurance Unit at (225) 925-7285. B. Louisiana Identification Card Specifications 1. Size of document need not be uniform. 2. Card should be a one-part form on at least 20 lb. white paper stock. 3. The following general information must be designated on the card in either bold print or contrasting color: a. Front i. Louisiana Auto Insurance Identification Card ii. An insurer authorized to transact business in Louisiana has issued the Motor Vehicle Policy identified hereon. The coverage provided by this policy meets the minimum liability insurance limits prescribed by law. (a). This wording is necessary to meet requirements without having to specify the actual insurance limits on all vehicles (vehicles under or over 20,000 lbs.). iii. This card must be carried in the vehicle at all times as evidence of liability insurance b. Reverse “IMPORTANT NOTICE La. R.S. 32:863.1 requires that an operator of a motor vehicle produce upon demand by a law enforcement officer documentation of motor vehicle security which is required to be maintained within the vehicle at all times. Failure to comply may result in fines, revocation of registration privileges and block against the renewal or issuance of a driver’s license.” 4. Specific information required on the Identification Card is as follows: a. Front i. The name, address and NAIC number of the insurance company. ii. Name of insured, policy number, effective date and expiration date. When a new vehicle is added to an existing policy, make sure the effective date used is the date the vehicle was added to the policy, not the issue date of the original policy. iii. Vehicle Description. The year may be shown as two digits and the make may be abbreviated. The full VIN number must be shown. Only when the insurer does not have the VIN information under a fleet policy, is the word “FLEET” to be entered. The Federal Tax identification number of the listed insured must be provided when “FLEET” is used. b. Front or Back i. Any excluded driver’s on the policy must be listed. ii. The excluded driver’s date of birth and/or operator’s license number (optional) iii. The insurance agent’s name, address and telephone number** (a). In accordance with Act 527 (SB882) R.S. 32:397(A), the insured will be required to furnish proof of insurance to law enforcement at the time of an accident. 5. The certificate should be provided to each liability policy holder at least annually or at each renewal. 6. Other items may be included at the discretion of the insurer such as company logo or any other message(s) including claim locations, what to do in the event of an accident, etc., on the reverse side of the card. C. Examples of Louisiana Identification Card LOUISIANA AUTO INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD An insurer authorized to transact business in Louisiana has issued the Motor Vehicle Policy identified hereon. The coverage provided by this policy meets the minimum liability insurance limits prescribed by law. NAIC NUMBER COMPANY POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE VEHICLE DESCRIPTION YEAR MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INSURED THIS CARD MUST BE IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES AS EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE IMPORTANT NOTICE La. R.S. 32:863.1 requires that an operator of a motor vehicle produce upon demand by a law enforcement officer documentation of motor vehicle security which is required to be maintained within the vehicle at all times. Failure to comply may result in fines, revocation of registration privileges and block against the renewal or issuance of a driver’s license. INSURANCE AGENT: EXCLUDED DRIVERS: D. Sample Identification Card with Individual Vehicle Information LOUISIANA AUTO INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD An insurer authorized to transact business in Louisiana has issued the Motor Vehicle Policy identified hereon. The coverage provided by this policy meets the minimum liability insurance limits prescribed by law. NAIC NUMBER COMPANY 12345 Compulsory Insurance Company 1234 Liability Lane Security, LA 10000 POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE ABC 12345 01/01/2010 01/01/2011 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION YEAR MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 2005 Chev/Cam 1GTCE1456PB123456 INSURED John Doe 203 Doe Street Baton Rouge, LA 70895 THIS CARD MUST BE IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES AS EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE IMPORTANT NOTICE La. R.S. 32:863.1 requires that an operator of a motor vehicle produce upon demand by a law enforcement officer documentation of motor vehicle security which is required to be maintained within the vehicle at all times. Failure to comply may result in fines, revocation of registration privileges and block against the renewal or issuance of a driver’s license. INSURANCE AGENT: All Day Insurance Agency 1000 Anywhere Street Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone # (225) 123-4567 EXCLUDED DRIVERS: Johnny Doe E. Sample Identification Card with Fleet Information LOUISIANA AUTO INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD An insurer authorized to transact business in Louisiana has issued the Motor Vehicle Policy identified hereon. The coverage provided by this policy meets the minimum liability insurance limits prescribed by law. NAIC NUMBER COMPANY 12345 Compulsory Insurance Company 1234 Liability Lane Security, LA 10000 POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE ABC 12345 01/01/2010 01/01/2011 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION YEAR MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FLEET – FEDERAL TAX ID # 720000000 INSURED John Doe Trucking, Inc. 203 Doe Street Baton Rouge, LA 70895 THIS CARD MUST BE IN THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES AS EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE IMPORTANT NOTICE La. R.S. 32:863.1 requires that an operator of a motor vehicle produce upon demand by a law enforcement officer documentation of motor vehicle security which is required to be maintained within the vehicle at all times. Failure to comply may result in fines, revocation of registration privileges and block against the renewal or issuance of a driver’s license. INSURANCE AGENT: All Day Insurance Agency 1000 Anywhere Street Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone # (225) 123-4567 EXCLUDED DRIVERS: N/A