Question 1
FL CAR NEED TO BE REGISTERED IN MA BUT OWNER LOST TITLE?... Im getting a porsche 944 1985 from a kid in florida. Hes in ma now but he lost the title. His dad is a lawyor and said he will type up a bill of sale and give me the registration since they cant find the title. Can i do it like this? Or does Ma want a title?
Answers
1) get the title otherwise you may be in for headache the present owner can apply for a lost title at the dmv office - lucy lui
2) You can apply for a duplicate title. I would call the MA. DMV to be sure. Let them do it before purchase or you may have HUGE problems.Good luck - llluvs48@sbcglobal.net
3) He can apply for a duplicate FL title by mail and give you the duplicate. The old lost title will be voided. Then you can take the new title to the MA DMV and transfer it over to your name. It is not a good idea to purchase a vehicle without a title and a bill of sale and registration are not proof of ownership. - Lebelle
4) dont go for that/no title no money/you can wipe with the bill of sale/send me the info and ill give you a bill of sale/title rules - ken k
5) I have one rule with automobiles when buying one. If it don't have a clear title and the correct title for the car I don't buy it period. It will be one big headache and most likely expensive to boot. - fortyniner
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Question 2
I got into a left turn car accident, but its some what complex, whos at fault?... I was driving down a two way street, preparing to turn left on to a side street. I slowed down, prepared to stop if needed, turned on my left blinker and looked for any on coming traffic. There was no on coming traffic except for a women parked on the side of the road. She still had her right blinker on so i knew her car was still running, but since she was completely stopped and made no sign of getting ready to re enter traffic, i knew it was safe to make the turn. Mid way through my turn I looked up and her car drove right into the side of mine. Im having a hard time believing this could be fault due to the fact that she was still parked when i made my turn. any opinions?
Answers
1) if she hit the side of your car she is the culprit - ken k
2) since she had no signals on, its her fault cos how would you know if she's thinking to move out from there or jus stopped to look into a map or something - Rushna
3) The person turning left has the duty to not make the turn unless and until the way is clear. Being hit by another vehicle is a pretty good indication that way was not clear. You didn't look until mid way through your turn by your own admission. You are at fault. - oklatom
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Question 3
Can minors drive minors (in CA)?... if i get a permission slip from my parents and my friends parents, am I allowed to drive my friend?
Answers
1) if you have a permit the answer is no. Once you get your license you still have to wait another full year to drive other minors. All this you being a minor. - Rene G
2) the permission slip is just like evidence proving that they wont sue you if you get pulled over (in the case of them suing you)
don't abuse the privilege of permission slips, they are only used for emergencies - :)
3) A note from mom and dad will not over ride CA rules about restricted licenses. Assuming you are under the graduated system, or you wouldn't be asking this, here are the rules:
Provisional Driving Restrictions—You must be accompanied and supervised by a licensed parent, guardian or other licensed driver 25 years of age or older or a licensed or certified driving instructor when you:
•Transport passengers under 20 years of age at any time, for the first twelve months.
•Drive between 11 pm and 5 am for the first twelve months.
The exceptions are:
Exceptions to Restrictions
When reasonable transportation is not available and it is necessary for you to drive, the law grants the following exceptions for minors to drive between 11 pm and 5 am or to transport an immediate family member unaccompanied and unsupervised.
The law allows the following exceptions when reasonable transportation is not available and it is necessary for you to drive. A signed note must be kept in your possession for any of these exceptions explaining the necessity and the date when the driving necessity will end (except emancipated minors).
•Medical necessity when reasonable transportation alternatives are inadequate. The note must be signed by your physician, and contain the diagnosis and probable date of recovery.
•Schooling or school-authorized activity. The note must be signed by your school principal, dean, or his/her designee.
•Employment necessity and the need to operate a vehicle as part of your employment. The note must be signed by your employer verifying employment.
•Your necessity or the necessity of an immediate family member. The note must be signed by your parent or legal guardian.
•If you are an emancipated minor, no documentation is needed. However, you must have already declared yourself emancipated and provided DMV with Proof of Financial Responsibility (SR 1P) in lieu of your guarantors’ signatures. - oklatom
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Question 4
Is it unlawful to not display registration expiration decals? Bogus ticket...?... I'm stationed on a military base, and my vehicle is currently registered out of state. Today I got a ticket for not having registration on my vehicle. I was cited while I was away from my vehicle, and my vehicle was in the parking lot.
The funny thing is, my car is currently registered, and has been since March of this year.
I had the proof of registration in my glove compartment (along with the expiration decal that I was supposed to place on the license plate).
So I forgot to place the expiration decal on the license plate. Is this unlawful to do so even though I had the proof of registration inside the vehicle? I simply forgot to put the decal on the plate. Is there any way to fight this?
Thanks.
Answers
1) Sure, you can go to court and maybe the judge will drop the fine, but still make you pay court costs. Your forgetfulness is not a valid excuse. Look at your question and you will see that you stated the ticket was for "not having registration ON your vehicle". - sensible_man
2) no it is not unlawful and you were lucky technically an officer can actually tow any vehicle that is not currently registered (which means proof of said registration on the outside of the vehicle) the good thing is that ticket should be dismissable by taking your proof to the court and showing it. you will have to pay a dismissal fee probably around ten dollars. - lizincali
3) you must put decal on plate. Go to the DMV and explain your situation.Verify to the DMV that your currently registered out of state. You must register in the state that you currently reside. - Rev Nancy Knight
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Question 5
How can I prevent my car from becoming a salvage vehicle?... I have a 1980 Chevy Caprice Classic station wagon. I was in the process of bringing it back to showroom condition when I was sideswiped by another driver. His insurance company wants to deem my vehicle a total loss. They estimated the repairs to be about $3000, but only valued my car at $700-$1100. I disagree with both estimates. I got the doors fixed for about $800. Then I continued with the restoration. I got it repainted and got new upholstery, carpet, headliner, hubcaps, etc. It is looking awesome, but the insurance company still wants to deem it a total loss. I have not accepted any money from them yet. I know that if I do, it will get a salvage title and I will not be able to insure it as a classic automobile. What can I do to get this guy's insurance company to back off and withdraw the total loss notice that they already sent to the DMV?
Answers
1) this is why lawyers were born/the ins co is just clearing you from their books/they really dont care what you want/only way to get their attention is bring the lawyer - ken k
2) If you make a claim, and the insurance accepting fault deems it less expensive to total rather than fix the vehicle, and you then buy it back for salvage value, you will be issued a salvage title.
It will be their decision, not yours. You can avoid it by not making a claim with them.
At this point though, it may be too late. - oklatom
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FL CAR NEED TO BE REGISTERED IN MA BUT OWNER LOST TITLE?... Im getting a porsche 944 1985 from a kid in florida. Hes in ma now but he lost the title. His dad is a lawyor and said he will type up a bill of sale and give me the registration since they cant find the title. Can i do it like this? Or does Ma want a title?
Answers
1) get the title otherwise you may be in for headache the present owner can apply for a lost title at the dmv office - lucy lui
2) You can apply for a duplicate title. I would call the MA. DMV to be sure. Let them do it before purchase or you may have HUGE problems.Good luck - llluvs48@sbcglobal.net
3) He can apply for a duplicate FL title by mail and give you the duplicate. The old lost title will be voided. Then you can take the new title to the MA DMV and transfer it over to your name. It is not a good idea to purchase a vehicle without a title and a bill of sale and registration are not proof of ownership. - Lebelle
4) dont go for that/no title no money/you can wipe with the bill of sale/send me the info and ill give you a bill of sale/title rules - ken k
5) I have one rule with automobiles when buying one. If it don't have a clear title and the correct title for the car I don't buy it period. It will be one big headache and most likely expensive to boot. - fortyniner
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Question 2
I got into a left turn car accident, but its some what complex, whos at fault?... I was driving down a two way street, preparing to turn left on to a side street. I slowed down, prepared to stop if needed, turned on my left blinker and looked for any on coming traffic. There was no on coming traffic except for a women parked on the side of the road. She still had her right blinker on so i knew her car was still running, but since she was completely stopped and made no sign of getting ready to re enter traffic, i knew it was safe to make the turn. Mid way through my turn I looked up and her car drove right into the side of mine. Im having a hard time believing this could be fault due to the fact that she was still parked when i made my turn. any opinions?
Answers
1) if she hit the side of your car she is the culprit - ken k
2) since she had no signals on, its her fault cos how would you know if she's thinking to move out from there or jus stopped to look into a map or something - Rushna
3) The person turning left has the duty to not make the turn unless and until the way is clear. Being hit by another vehicle is a pretty good indication that way was not clear. You didn't look until mid way through your turn by your own admission. You are at fault. - oklatom
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Question 3
Can minors drive minors (in CA)?... if i get a permission slip from my parents and my friends parents, am I allowed to drive my friend?
Answers
1) if you have a permit the answer is no. Once you get your license you still have to wait another full year to drive other minors. All this you being a minor. - Rene G
2) the permission slip is just like evidence proving that they wont sue you if you get pulled over (in the case of them suing you)
don't abuse the privilege of permission slips, they are only used for emergencies - :)
3) A note from mom and dad will not over ride CA rules about restricted licenses. Assuming you are under the graduated system, or you wouldn't be asking this, here are the rules:
Provisional Driving Restrictions—You must be accompanied and supervised by a licensed parent, guardian or other licensed driver 25 years of age or older or a licensed or certified driving instructor when you:
•Transport passengers under 20 years of age at any time, for the first twelve months.
•Drive between 11 pm and 5 am for the first twelve months.
The exceptions are:
Exceptions to Restrictions
When reasonable transportation is not available and it is necessary for you to drive, the law grants the following exceptions for minors to drive between 11 pm and 5 am or to transport an immediate family member unaccompanied and unsupervised.
The law allows the following exceptions when reasonable transportation is not available and it is necessary for you to drive. A signed note must be kept in your possession for any of these exceptions explaining the necessity and the date when the driving necessity will end (except emancipated minors).
•Medical necessity when reasonable transportation alternatives are inadequate. The note must be signed by your physician, and contain the diagnosis and probable date of recovery.
•Schooling or school-authorized activity. The note must be signed by your school principal, dean, or his/her designee.
•Employment necessity and the need to operate a vehicle as part of your employment. The note must be signed by your employer verifying employment.
•Your necessity or the necessity of an immediate family member. The note must be signed by your parent or legal guardian.
•If you are an emancipated minor, no documentation is needed. However, you must have already declared yourself emancipated and provided DMV with Proof of Financial Responsibility (SR 1P) in lieu of your guarantors’ signatures. - oklatom
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Question 4
Is it unlawful to not display registration expiration decals? Bogus ticket...?... I'm stationed on a military base, and my vehicle is currently registered out of state. Today I got a ticket for not having registration on my vehicle. I was cited while I was away from my vehicle, and my vehicle was in the parking lot.
The funny thing is, my car is currently registered, and has been since March of this year.
I had the proof of registration in my glove compartment (along with the expiration decal that I was supposed to place on the license plate).
So I forgot to place the expiration decal on the license plate. Is this unlawful to do so even though I had the proof of registration inside the vehicle? I simply forgot to put the decal on the plate. Is there any way to fight this?
Thanks.
Answers
1) Sure, you can go to court and maybe the judge will drop the fine, but still make you pay court costs. Your forgetfulness is not a valid excuse. Look at your question and you will see that you stated the ticket was for "not having registration ON your vehicle". - sensible_man
2) no it is not unlawful and you were lucky technically an officer can actually tow any vehicle that is not currently registered (which means proof of said registration on the outside of the vehicle) the good thing is that ticket should be dismissable by taking your proof to the court and showing it. you will have to pay a dismissal fee probably around ten dollars. - lizincali
3) you must put decal on plate. Go to the DMV and explain your situation.Verify to the DMV that your currently registered out of state. You must register in the state that you currently reside. - Rev Nancy Knight
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Question 5
How can I prevent my car from becoming a salvage vehicle?... I have a 1980 Chevy Caprice Classic station wagon. I was in the process of bringing it back to showroom condition when I was sideswiped by another driver. His insurance company wants to deem my vehicle a total loss. They estimated the repairs to be about $3000, but only valued my car at $700-$1100. I disagree with both estimates. I got the doors fixed for about $800. Then I continued with the restoration. I got it repainted and got new upholstery, carpet, headliner, hubcaps, etc. It is looking awesome, but the insurance company still wants to deem it a total loss. I have not accepted any money from them yet. I know that if I do, it will get a salvage title and I will not be able to insure it as a classic automobile. What can I do to get this guy's insurance company to back off and withdraw the total loss notice that they already sent to the DMV?
Answers
1) this is why lawyers were born/the ins co is just clearing you from their books/they really dont care what you want/only way to get their attention is bring the lawyer - ken k
2) If you make a claim, and the insurance accepting fault deems it less expensive to total rather than fix the vehicle, and you then buy it back for salvage value, you will be issued a salvage title.
It will be their decision, not yours. You can avoid it by not making a claim with them.
At this point though, it may be too late. - oklatom
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