Is there a way to get around the 30 day hold law, in California, on driving with a suspended?

Question

I got pulled over. I asked the officer why and he answered nothing personal..... Anyways, I called the sheriff's department and the tow yard and they both said there is a 30 day hold law. Which would make my total owed to the tow yard $1,420, which might be worth more than my car. I called and left a message for the Tow Hearing Officer, is there any specific things I should tell him? I am not sure why my license was suspended. My insurance lapsed because I am waiting for my disability. I had already paid my registration fees, I just need to get insurance and smogged. Catch 22, I can't get it smogged or get insurance while the car is in the tow yard. Any suggestions on what to do or what might be a loop hole?

Answer 1

Consult with an attorney. Most if not all attorney's will provide you with a free consultation (free advice). This would be your best bet. I don't know CA laws so beyond that I can not be any more helpful. Obviously this other person that posted doesn't know anything about CA laws and just has too much time on his/her hands to do anything other then be a snob. Good luck!

Answer 2

If you were caught driving with a suspended license the 30-day impound of the vehicle is mandatory. The only way around that is to prove that your license wasn't actually under suspension. If it was suspended, you're stuck with the impound.

WARNING! If you get caught a second time, the vehicle can be forfeit to the state!

Answer 3

in case you probably did not get any written contract that there could be no penalty for early termination, you're on the hook. The regulation for sure states that a thirty day written observe is to be provided while on the fringe of vacate the premises. with the aid of fact you probably did not supply such, you're to blame for rents until the top of December, with the aid of fact such notices are based upon a month-to-month tenancy era. Pay up.

Answer 4

you can try to get a tow hearing with the police department that pulled you over and see if you can get an early release because you have already sold the car to someone with a valid license. (a relative or close friend - willing to help you out) then go to dmv to get a one day driving permit. to get car out the tow. your friend with license will have to go as well. have proof of transaction. pink slip signed under friend s name. insurance updated too. once out..then you can reverse the entire thing when you have your license caught up. atleast it is not in the impound.

Answer 5

ah my dear, the law is the law is the law.....looks like your entire disability check will be going to bail out your car.... too bad you didn't think about that BEFORE you broke the laws and let your insurance lapse and got a suspended license---must be you did SOMETHING to have it suspended.... maybe all that SMOG out there on the california coast or maybe it was all that salt water clogged your brain to make you FORGET what you did to get your license suspended in the first place. ... Ignorance is NO EXCUSE .......