France is preparing to put an end to the green sticker, the traditional sign of the validity of car insurance. Now obsolete in terms of technological progress, from April 1 it will give way to more efficient electronic systems. Drivers will be required to show documents such as registration and driver’s license during roadside checks, and law enforcement agencies will be able to check insurance through electronic databases of insurance companies. This transition means a modernization of control methods, although drivers must remain vigilant about having the necessary documents.

The end of the green card: documents that are outdated

From April 1, France is preparing to say goodbye to the iconic road symbol: the green sticker. This small sticker affixed to the windshield of vehicles to indicate the validity of car insurance will be phased out to be replaced by a more modern and efficient system. But what will be the specific changes for French drivers? And what documents will they have to present in the event of a roadside inspection? The green sticker, introduced a few years ago, was a visual way to verify the validity of car insurance. However, with technological progress and the introduction of electronic systems, it is out of use. From April 1, it will cease to be mandatory, and law enforcement officers will resort to other means of checking vehicle insurance. Specifically, what documents must be presented during a roadside inspection? The vehicle registration document will remain an important document to have on board. It contains important information such as registration number, tax authority, vehicle owner and of course the date of first registration. You should also be able to provide your driver’s license (digital version or not), which has also changed significantly in recent years. If audited, law enforcement agencies will also be able to verify insurance through electronic systems connected to insurance company databases. This will allow faster and more efficient checks, thus avoiding false insurance certificates or oversights on the part of drivers. Finally, the technical inspection of the vehicle remains mandatory.

The end of the green card: room for electronic and dematerialized management of car insurance

This development marks a transition to more modern control methods in line with the technological progress of the 21st century. No need to stick green stickers anymore windscreen, a place for electronic and dematerialized auto insurance management. However, it is important for drivers to remain vigilant and ensure that all necessary documents are in the vehicle. Remember that since 1986 it has been necessary to clearly display a small sticker on the windshield. Even insured drivers who neglected this task, simply keeping the document in their papers or risking losing it, risked a €35 fine. Before finishing, please note that policyholders can check the correctness of the entry in the register by visiting the website www.fva-assurance.fr and entering the registration number and the number of the registration certificate of their vehicle. This process can also be carried out by calling 01 83 64 32 22. During the execution of the insurance contract, the motorist receives a “Reminder”. Thus, even those who prefer paper media will be able to comply with the control requirements.