<VV> Towing unregistered Corvairs in California

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/2011 11:52:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
chaz at properproper.com writes:

To  shuffle my Corvair in an out of my single-lane driveway, even for just  
a
moment, can incur a big $$$ fine, plus registration fees, from the time  the
vehicle was last registered, plus applicable late $$$  fees.


Charlie is technically correct. But it would never stand the test of  the 
courts. If you are pushing the car into - or onto - a trailer in front of  
your house, a cop is never going to cite you. It really is a matter of intent. 
 If you are driving one without a license, expect to get caught. If you 
non-op a  car for major rebuild or repair, without intent to defraud the DMV, 
they really  shouldn't care. For instance, if you are working on a car that 
hasn't passed a  smog test, you cannot get a license renewal for it, you must 
non-op it. If you  now trailer it to get a smog test - drive it and you 
might get caught -  trailering shows intent to comply. Loading it in front of 
your house should not  be taken as an intent to defraud the DMV. 
 
Speaking of Corvairs, though, as long as you keep insurance on the car, you 
 can register it. I keep my Stinger insured so I can keep it registered, so 
I can  flat-tow it.
 
Seth Emerson