How much trouble can you get into for putting a wrong plate on a diffrent car in the state of michigan?

markmywordz

While it would probably take a while for it to catch up to you, it would be a real pain to deal with financially if you get caught.

You would only get caught if you get pulled over for another violation. But when police run the plates and find out it is for another vehicle, you will get a double whammy. You'll get ticketed for the original offense....then you'll get ticketed for not having properly registered your car.

And instead of maybe talking you way out of one ticket (which you might be able to do if you are properly registered and just maybe speeding)....you'll be guaranteed to get two tickets, if not more.

You may be able to get away with it for longer if you get plates from a similar color and same make of car...since an officer pulling you over may not take the time to check the VIN....but when the owner doesn't match your name....you'll have to be a lot more smooth to get away with it.

If you are asking because you can't afford to pay for the plates...then you may want to reconsider whether or not you are financially able to afford driving in general. After all, if you can't pay for plates, can you pay for your license? Gas? Insurance? Maintenance?

Yikes!

I think you have asked a question that has an obvious answer. Why would you risk this?

david42

You can be cited for false auto registration and the car can be impounded. You will have a towing and storage fee on top of the ticket. Refer to the link before. Additionally, the officer whom stops you may think you have stolen the car. If so, you will have several hours of explanation to enjoy at the police station.

vf29_sandman

generally, u'll get ticketed for false registration and/or improper plates. car might wind up towed and impounded while ur sittin in the back on a 1 way ticket to the lockup. save the hassles. make sure the plates are correct.

queenofyack

I guess the other poster answered this question.
But your question sure brings on a lot of memories:) I remember those days when I couldnt afford gas barely let alone insurance and TTL for plates.
So on another note just from personal experience. (I can not believe I am advising this LOL) I used to live in Texas and had this van but we didnt have plates. A friend stole the plates off a slug bug and we put them on the van. We then moved to NM. At one time I got stopped in NM and was freaking out cause I was thinking I was busted for sure. But apparently the 2 states didnt have access to each others registration data.
Anyway I know this sounds aweful and will probably gets lots of thumbs down!! But hey I was broke!
On a legal note if you own both vehicles alot of states will let you put a plate on the car from previous car which gives you like 30 days to transfer the plate from one car to another. North Carolina let us do that.

mjk

Less trouble

rixtrix512006

Go ahead try it and then tell us all how much it cost and how long you were in the pokey!!!!!!!!

Nick P

You would probably get into less trouble if you drive with no license plate! But then again... there's a better chance of you getting caught... I don't see what the problem is? Just get the right plates... is there something I'm missing?

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