Temporary insurance for WW plates: how to insure a vehicle with temporary registration?

Do you have a WW plate? Temporary insurance allows you to insure your vehicle with temporary registration and drive legally while waiting for the definitive registration certificate.

When you buy an imported vehicle or one in the process of being registered in France, it may be equipped with a WW plate, also known as temporary registration. This registration allows you to drive temporarily while waiting for the definitive registration certificate.
However, like any vehicle driving on public roads, it must be compulsorily insured. Temporary insurance for WW plates is often the simplest solution to cover the vehicle during this transitional period.

What is a WW plate?

The WW plate corresponds to a temporary French registration, issued when the vehicle does not yet have its definitive registration certificate.

It is often used in several situations:

• importing a vehicle from abroad
• purchase of a new imported vehicle
• waiting for administrative documents
• delay in obtaining the definitive registration certificate

This temporary registration allows you to drive legally for a limited period.

How long is a WW plate valid for?

Generally, temporary WW registration is valid for a maximum of 4 months.

During this period, the owner must finalize the procedures to obtain the definitive registration certificate.

But for the entire period of vehicle use, insurance is mandatory.

Why choose temporary insurance for a WW plate?

Temporary insurance is particularly suitable for vehicles with WW plates because the situation is often transitional.

Flexible duration

You can choose the duration adapted to your situation:

• 1 day
• 3 days
• 7 days
• 15 days
• 30 days
• up to 90 days

A quick solution

Temporary insurance can be activated immediately, allowing you to drive as soon as you receive the temporary registration.

No annual commitment

There's no need to take out a long-term contract if you're simply waiting for the definitive registration certificate.

In what cases is temporary WW plate insurance used?

Importing a foreign vehicle

A vehicle purchased in Germany, Belgium, Italy or elsewhere in Europe can receive WW registration while awaiting its French registration.

➡️ Temporary insurance allows you to drive during this period.

New imported vehicle

Some new vehicles purchased through an importer must be temporarily registered.

➡️ Temporary insurance covers the vehicle during the process.

New imported vehicle

Some new vehicles purchased through an importer must be temporarily registered.

➡️ Temporary insurance covers the vehicle during the process.

Repatriation of the vehicle

A vehicle purchased remotely may need to be repatriated home.

➡️ Temporary insurance covers the journey.

What guarantees are included?

Mandatory third-party liability

Covers damage caused to third parties.

Possible additional guarantees

Depending on the chosen formula:

• assistance and breakdown service
• legal protection
  
• coverage adapted to the vehicle

Why choose KT Tempo?

KT Tempo offers solutions adapted to temporary situations:

• immediate insurance
• quick subscription
• flexible duration
• coverage adapted to vehicles with WW plates
• ideal solution for imported vehicles

Conclusion

The WW plate allows you to drive temporarily while waiting for the definitive registration certificate, but the vehicle must be insured. Temporary insurance is a simple, fast, and flexible solution to cover a vehicle during this transitional period. With KT Tempo, you can insure your vehicle with a WW plate quickly and drive legally.