(Newswire.net— August 31, 2021) — Let’s face it, driving is fun. But one must always remember that driving requires certain rules and regulations to be followed. Every driver must know that while driving, it is important to comply with all the laws associated with the act. Failing to do so can cause traffic citations, accidents, and arrests. Driving an unregistered car or forgetting your registration papers could result in a fine and other legal fees. We asked the Florida criminal defense law firm, Khonsari Law Group, for advice on what to do if you get caught driving an unregistered vehicle.
Important documents that a person must carry:
While driving, always remember to bring a valid driver’s license, liability insurance proof, and your vehicle registration details. If any of these physical copies are not kept in the car then it can lead to citations and hefty fines. A person driving an unregistered car in California is more likely to get a ticket called a ‘fix it’ ticket where the penalty is quite high over other punishments for breaking the law.
Know the difference between Driving without Proof of Registration VS Driving without Registration
Every state has different traffic laws that are quite stringent. The following are just a few
l If the vehicle has never been registered with the motor vehicles state department, then the driver will be eligible for a penalty
l If the vehicle has an expired registration, then you could receive a ticket
l The traffic laws are different in so many states depending on whether the vehicle that is operating is registered or does not have any proof of the registration.
l If the driver is driving a car that is not his name and the car itself is not registered, then the driver would be punished in most cases.
The reason a driver is always advised to not drive an unregistered car is that there are some serious results that may happen in future such as:
If the driver was driving an unregistered car and got into an accident, they may not be eligible for an insurance payout as they were technically driving the car illegally.
Driving an Unregistered Car
To drive an unregistered car is equivalent to breaking the law. Of course, there are some serious penalties associated with it. If there is no valid registration, the police are likely to raise the question of the ownership of the vehicle. Sometimes, an officer may even consider that the car is stolen. Even if there is a single error in the title during the transfer process from seller to buyer, then the new owner is advised to not drive the car until the proper registration is received.
Conclusion:
The act of driving an unregistered car itself should be avoided at all costs. But if there is some sort of emergency and the documents aren’t available at the time of your citation or accident, be sure to contact a renowned car accident attorney. Having an attorney by your side is your best shot at getting out of a sticky situation. It is, however, important to ensure that the advocate who is being hired is an experienced one who has already handled such cases before. At least the chances of paying a hefty penalty will be less.