i witnessed it happening. russian man, test driving a car, was pulled over for a minor infraction. even after being told it was just a test drive before a purchase, the officer issued a ticket for no insurance.
2007-01-04 18:12:29 · 9 answers · asked by wrldzgr8stdad 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I don't think it's fair. The dealership should have insurance for this type of thing.
2007-01-04 18:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the driver was operating a vehicle owned by a dealership, the ticket will get tossed out of court because all dealerships are required to have insurance that covers test drives.
If the driver was operating a car being sold by an individual, he's out of luck. I don't believe there's a provision in any law saying you have to have insurance "except when test-driving a car."
2007-01-05 10:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Ontario Canada the only person that can be charged with operating a motor vehicle without insurance is the owner of the vehicle (or owner allowing the operation of the vehicles with no insurance). Perhaps the rules are different for the state/province you are referring to?
Mininum fine here in Ontario for a first offence is $5000.
2007-01-04 19:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the man had an accident and there was no insurance it wouldn't be fair either.
The dealer should have insurance to cover test drives.
2007-01-04 18:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dealerships carry insurance on the vehicles that they own, also, most personal vehicle plans cover newly aquired vehicles for a min. of 10 days after purchase. if the judge gets that in court, it'll get thrown out.
2007-01-04 18:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be insured if you are driving a car. Any car.
If you drive my car, and you wreck it- your insurance would cover it, not mine. Mine would only have to cover it if you didn't have insurance. Hence the term, uninsured motorist coverage.
I think if the person said "I don't have any car insurance" to the dealer, then they would have told him he could not drive. Just like a rental car company offers insurance- if you are renting a car, they want to make sure they aren't stuck with a wrecked car.
2007-01-04 18:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by Susie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your government at work! Grab the money off the working class and run like h*ll,,;-)=
2007-01-04 18:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-04 19:47:30 · answer #8 · answered by TheOldOkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA! he was useing the road for his benifit.
2007-01-04 18:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mad Dog Johnson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋