Can I junk out my vehicle that is suppose to get whiskey plates but does not have them yet?
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Can I junk out my vehicle that is suppose to get whiskey plates but does not have them yet?
A friend used my vehicle and got a DUI/DWI and now I am supposed to get whiskey plates put on but this vehicle has a lot of miles and has been acting up. I feel that it would be cheaper for me instead of paying for the plates and whatever repairs would cost me in the next year, if I were to junk it out. I know I cannot sell the vehicle but is it OK to junk out the vehicle?
Asked on September 9, 2011 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Under current DWI laws, if a person receives more than 2 DWI violations within 10 years, the driver's license plates may be replaced with what are commonly known as "whiskey plates". These plates start with a “W” and clearly identify the vehicle to police officer as a vehicle that is regularly driven by a person with more than 1 DWI offense on their driving record.
However, this does not mean that he car must stay on the road, especially if it is not working properly and may even be unsafe. However, any substitute vehicle would more than likely have to have whiskey plates. The fact is, these plates are not about the car; they are about the driver.
At this point, you should put a call into an attorney in your are who specializes in DWI cases. They can more fully explain your rights and/or responsiblities in such a situation as this.
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