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Originally Posted by speeder
Having a "clear title" and owing back registration fees are two different things. Normally, a clear title simply means that there is no lien from a bank loan on the vehicle.
Did the car have current license tabs on it?  |
In CA, at that time a person could file a "certificate of non- operation" and suspend the registration, thus avoiding such fines. Tags and stickers would not be current.
The title transfer was not allowed until the back fines were paid. That is, in my opinion, the definition of a "clear title" or lack thereof, in addition to what you mention.
Perhaps you should know more about a situation before you comment on it.