3 Ways to Check Expiry Date of Your Bike Insurance Policy 1435
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In India, buying a bike is a dream for many. From college students, to office goers, many prefer buying a bike than cars as it allows them to easily navigate through the traffic. Plus, bikes are more fuel-efficient than cars. But before you feel the excitement of riding on your dream bike, you must remember to purchase a bike insurance policy. As per the Motor Vehicles Act, all bike owners must compulsorily have a valid third-party liability bike insurance policy at all times when they are on the road. Driving without a valid insurance is a punishable offence, and you may incur a heavy fine. Apart from complying with the law, a bike insurance coverage is necessary to get financial security against unfortunate events like an accident. Buying bike insurance alone is not enough, you must also renew it every year. However, to renew the policy, you must remember the expiry date. Renewing the policy is just as important as buying a policy. If you are not sure how to check your bike insurance policy’s expiry date, here are a few useful ways. Check the bike insurance expiry date through VAHAN The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways maintains a record of all the insurance policies on the VAHAN website. You can check the expiry date of your policy on this website by following the below steps: • Visit the VAHAN e-service website (www.vahan.nic.in) • Click on the know your details tab on the menu • A new page will appear on the screen. Enter your vehicle number and the verification code • And click on the search vehicle button You can see your bike insurance policy details on the screen, and you can check the expiry date under the insurance “valid up to” column.