I live in WA in case thats needed.
K, so my family bought a car for me, but "someone"(not me actually haha) screwed up in getting the title properly signed. Now the guy we bought it from is in a different country and won't be back for a few weeks(changing location too, so mail doesn't really work). Problem is, i'm extremly busy soon, and I need this car.
So I was thinking, since the law states the car must be registered in an adults name, i'm under 18, can I drive the car while it's registered in this guy's name? wouldn't that be the same as me driving the car registered in my mom's name?
2007-02-23 10:11:04 · 3 answers · asked by adklsjfklsdj 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
you could do that if it still has the plates on it and its insured but your asking for trouble by doing that
2007-02-23 10:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by gregs111 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a "bill of sale" ? Do you have the title ? And no, it's NOT the same as driving a car that's in your mother's name. It's in the name of a stranger, and if the police stop you, you'll have some serious explaining to do.
2007-02-23 18:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question: No.
If you have an accident with that car, or ANY complications with that car, the guy will be responsible for your actions since it's under HIS name, and since you're underaged it isn't you who will be screwed, but your PARENTS.
Additionally -- if he reports (and he CAN) that car stolen. Guess what happens? YOU can be arrested.
Don't do it!
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2007-02-23 19:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋