April 15, 2016

Asked 4/14/2016 – Houston, TX

I was driving a neighbors car from an appointment.
I was pulled over and the officer pointed out the registration and said it was out of date (by a month) and said I was about to be given a ticket for an expired registration.
This IS NOT my car, nor have I ever driven it before.

Answer

If you are the operator of a vehicle, your are responsible for that vehicle. The offense you are charged with is for you operating a motor vehicle that does not have proper registration. You are responsible if you chose to drive the car. Get the car registered, take proof to the court and see if the case can be dismissed for a nominal fee.

About the author 

Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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