[foota]

But also no, I can be a used car with lower safety features than mandated for new cars I believe

[ceejayoz]

Yes, and you can use an expired or recalled medication. I'm not sure how that's relevant.

The used car will also need to pass an annual safety inspection here in NY, at least, as it's required to meet some minimum safety standards.

[Cyph0n]

In that case, there is no ambiguity when it comes to determining who's responsible, unless the DMV or whoever allowed you to drive it.