Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Fw: Traveler Incident

Author: GuyW

Date: Jul 20, 2005, 11:00 AM

Post ID: 1719182113



MMM....and by the way guys, since when did we accept the DMV as an accurate
source about _anything_? My experience is they are right only on
run-of-the-mill questions...hot rods and weird motorcycles are out of their
realm...

-Guy-
Sandy Eggo

----- Original Message -----
From: "GuyW" <guy-@cox.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 11:01 AM
Subject: Fw: Fw: Traveler Incident


 Reply from a friend who is a retired CHP Sgt and a CA attorney:


 Hi Guy,

While it has been awhile since I looked at the
registration laws, my recollection is that the U.S.
has agreements with Canada and Mexico regarding
reciprocity between the nations (with obvious
exception - you cannot transport California registered
cars into Mexico on a trailer (the plates must be
removed)).

My recollection is that we have no such agreement with
other nations so that their plates are not vaild in
California (and therefore most of the U.S.) without
some sort of permit from either the U.S. or some other
state. With these permtis, it is simple an
unregistered vehicle and subject to towing and impound
(yes, I know we have discussed the validity of these
sections but that is for a different e-mail).

Therefore, based upon my training, the officer's
action were "legally" correct. I am glad to see that
he was semi-reasonable (i.e., he didn't tow it away,
the reasonable action would be to caution to get a
permit from somewhere and carry permits and paperwork
at all time) but we can only expect them to deviate
from the "law" in so many circumstances.

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