I am originally from Florida, there it is a crime to drive any vehicle off a lot without insurance. My boyfriend bought a motorcycle here in California and they never mentioned anything to him about it. He was involved in an accident shortly after purchasing the bike and he did not have insurance, can we go after the dealership for not making it a requirement? If of course it's the law in California?
2007-08-24 11:40:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
So he was a bonehead and now you want someone else to be responsible? That is exactly what is wrong with our country. And why the rest of us are loosing our freedoms because of people like you who need a law to tell them when to poop.
2007-08-25 04:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you ask that question and not be completely ashamed?
Anyways, you said "from Florida, there it is a crime to drive any vehicle off a lot without insurance." The one who drove the vehicle off the lot was your BF. So in addition to being a bad driver, yes, he committed a crime, since you are asking. In addition, you state that the accident occurred a "short time" after he purchased it. Well, if it didn't happen on the way home, then I don't see how he could possibly win a case.
Anyway, the only thing that is required is liability. So all damage to the bike would still be totally his responsibility, even if he had been legally insured for liability. There is no law against selling a motorcycle to a bad driver.. or even to a criminal.
The mandatory insurance law is there to protect the person that is hit. Since you are in a tiff, I think it's safe to assume that he is the one responsible for the accident. The guy he hit is the one that should be looking to sue.. your BF. But his lawyer will also sue the dealer if he can.. don't worry bout that.
Now, the charge of driving without insurance will likely be waived if he buys insurance within 30 days, or so. But that's assuming there is anything left to insure.
2007-08-25 12:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by wordnerd27x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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RE Can you ride a motorcyle off the lot without insurance in the state of California?
I am originally from Florida, there it is a crime to drive any vehicle off a lot without insurance. My boyfriend bought a motorcycle here in California and they never mentioned anything to him about it. He was involved in an accident shortly after purchasing the bike and he did not have insurance, can we go after the dealership for not making it a requirement? If of course it's the law in California?
2014-09-28 09:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by Nisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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RE :Can you ride a motorcyle off the lot without insurance in the state of California?
I am originally from Florida, there it is a crime to drive any vehicle off a lot without insurance. My boyfriend bought a motorcycle here in California and they never mentioned anything to him about it. He was involved in an accident shortly after purchasing the bike and he did not have insurance, can we go after the dealership for not making it a requirement? If of course it's the law in California?
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2016-08-26 22:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Adrienne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your boyfriend getting in an accident. I hope he will be alright. Look through his paper work for something like an "AGREEMENT TO FURNISH INSURANCE POLICY" It's not against the law to buy a motorcycle in California without insurance and drive it off the lot. They don't care. They are not in the insurance business. There business is to sell you a bike. They will offer only the comp and collision to cover the loan if he financed it. I'm sure they explained it to him. Your boyfriend must have signed the "AGREEMENT TO FURNISH INSURANCE POLICY", which releases them of any responsibility under California law . The individual has to within a certain amount of time get coverage of their own choosing. Usually within 30 days. I just bought a motorcycle and had a friend drive it home for me and I didn't even have a motorcycle license. Then I shopped around for insurance. Progressive motorcycle insurance was the lowest price. And they are there 24/7. I did not drive my motorcycle until I got insurance. They are very strict about that here in California. And you must wear a motorcycle helmet too? It's the Law. Good luck.
2007-08-25 08:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have purchased a few Bikes in Cali. and the only dealer that mentioned insurance to me was the in Milpitas Cali. and he was very adamant about making sure I had insurance when I rode away... Every Bike I have purchased since then I have taken my own initiative in making sure I have full coverage when I leave the lot.
While I don't know the law exactly I do know that in California it is illegal to operate any motor vehicle on any highway (all public streets) with out at least liability insurance coverage. Here is the link to the California Department of Motor Vehicles page that explains the insurance requirements of this state. Note on the same page you can click any state and get the same info for the state you select. Hope This helped!
http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/car-insurance.php
2007-08-24 11:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by tyson y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last bike I purchased from a dealer, they made sure I had insurance before delivery.
However, if you have full coverage insurance for your car, most insurance companies will cover you until you can get the new vehicle (a couple of days, at most) added to the policy.
Either way, It's the vehicle owner who is responsible for carrying insurance, where here in California, it is mandatory!
2007-08-24 17:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California it is the responsibility of each driver to have insurance just like Florida.
Sorry the dealer can not be held responsible for your boy Friend not having insurance, It is his responsibility to know the law not the dealers to enforce it.
2007-08-24 12:01:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anthony A 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
California: I don't think you can blame the dealership. They may have made the assumption that he'd responsibly called his other insurance carrier(s) to make sure he'd be covered for the ride home.
2007-08-24 12:35:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always "go after them." You would have to talk to a laywer to see if you could win a case. BTW California requires insurance for all vehicles. You should make sure you have before operating any vehicle or they can suspend your license.
2007-08-24 13:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋