Can a Dealer Get Out of a Penalty by Claiming They Didn’t Know the Law?

Car dealerships face financial penalties for violating state regulations. Common violations include hiding a salvage title, failing to process out-of-state paperwork, and running deceptive advertisements. When confronted by the Utah Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division (MVED) or the Utah State Tax Commission, a dealer often offers a simple defense. They claim they did not know the […]