Fine for unregistered vehicle when I was not driving.
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Fine for unregistered vehicle when I was not driving.
I live with my ex and last night he took
my keys out of my purse and took my car
somewhere. He got pulled over and my car
was towed. It cost me 300 fine for not
having my vehicle registered and 300 to
get my car out of the impound. I
couldn’t afford the registry to my car
so I certainly can’t afford the fine and
to get my car out, my sister is loaning
me the money. Is this something I can
fight? I was not driving my car and did
not give my ex permission to take it. I
feel he should be responsible for the
fines and to get my car out. What can I
do?
Asked on October 11, 2019 under General Practice, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
You are responsible to the state (i.e. the government) for the fines, since it was your car that was unregistered. However, you could sue you ex (such as in small claims court, as your own attorney or "pro se") for the money he cost you due to his unauthorized action (i.e. to recover the fines and fees).
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