California became the 7th state to pass a law allowing drivers to show proof of auto insurance on their smart phone if they are pulled over for a traffic stop. Joining Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, Alabama, Minnesota, and Louisiana as the other states that allow drivers to display proof of insurance with a Smart Phone. Now, not only will companies want their customers to go "paperless" and reduce their mailing costs, but it will be delivered to the location (i.e. device) that also benefits the consumer.
Insurance companies like Geico, USAA, and Allstate have all developed Apps that consumers can download that allow them to pay their premium, update their policy or personal information, file accident reports from the scene of the accident complete with pictures from the customer's iPhone, and many other features. Now, from payment to delivery of insurance documents can all be done via smart phone. The legislative leaders and legal system is just catching up and trying to remain current.
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