> It's not illegal to let your registration or inspection lapse if the car isn't being driven. True in many states, but California wants vehicles to have vali

> It's not illegal to let your registration or inspection lapse if the car isn't being driven. True in many states, but California wants vehicles to have valid registration even if the vehicle is not at all operational. The owner gets a break on the cost, but Sacramento still wants their due. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-renewal/file-for-planned-non-operation/ https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-r...