Now they can get you out of a ticket. Thirty-six states now allow drivers to show electronic proof of insurance coverage during a traffic stop, according to the Property Casualty Insurance Association of America (PCI).
A late payment can stay on your credit report for up to seven years. This is the standard time limit for most items. Only a bankruptcy can stay longer -- up to 10 years in some cases. But for late payments, seven is the magic number. You can think of your credit reports as a record of your previous debt payments.
Having just ONE late payment on your credit report can be devastating to you credit scores. Late payments can stay on your credit report for 7 years. However, contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to wait up to 7 years before being able to get a mortgage, car loan or any other type of credit again.