Why do license plates get suspended

Violation of the terms of vehicle registration suspension could result in stiff penalties, up to and including the vehicle being impounded or confiscated. Other states have similar fee structures, including stipulations that the suspension remain in effect for the same duration of time that the motorist was in violation of an applicable stipulation.

Of course, with any penalty that is imposed by a regulating agency, there is an appeals process. For the details of this process, it is best to write to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state where the revocation was issued. She is fantastic! She explained every step and worked tirelessly for my case. I recommend MCV Law to anyone that needs great comp lawyers! More Client Testimonials Call Contact. What should I do if there is going to be a lapse in my car liability insurance?

Attorneys William W. Valerino, Partner Kimberly A. A couple of reasons that many states suspend registration is if you are caught driving without insurance or without a license. For example in if you had a lapse in your insurance coverage in New York State you are required to turn in your registration and license tags. If you do not surrender your vehicle plates immediately, your registration is suspended for the same number of days that you did not have insurance coverage, but did hold the vehicle plates.

If the time is more than 90 days, your driver license is also suspended for the same number of days as the registration. When your registration is suspended, neither you nor anyone else can drive the car. You cannot try and sell it anyone related to you either since most states will find that you are trying to get around the registration suspension and deny a relative the right to register the car.

The DMV will not issue a registration to any person unless that person makes a sworn statement on form FS The statement certifies that the purpose of the application in not to avoid the results from the current suspension. The local DMV Office determines if the application will be accepted or rejected. If your registration is suspended it is illegal for you to drive the vehicle associated with the suspension.