by seamonster on November 13th, 2006

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In Cleveland, Ohio, If I sell a car and the title is transfered to them, then 6 months later they abandon the car and remove the plates, can the police department legally issue a ticket for failure to display plates to me as the previous owner?

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  • by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on November 17th, 2006

    8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009

    Assuming there was a valid bill of sale and that the State of Ohio is aware of this sale and resulting transfer of ownership, then you are in the clear.

    HOWEVER, if this paperwork was misfiled, you need to prove that it really isn't your car. They don't need to take your word for it and they probably won't. Did you keep a copy of the bill of sale, signed by the buyer?

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  • by Anonymous on February 11th, 2007

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    Sounds like the title was never transferred into the other owners name, which made you liable.

    Check it out. it may be your salvation in court.

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  • by turbowray on November 24th, 2006

    turbowray

    I would think, if your name is no longer on the title, you have nothing to worry about.

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