Julia Roberts Driving Without a License Plate

The star was stopped Thursday while driving her Toyota Prius, and the registration for the vehicle had expired in April, 2005.

A local resident scoffs, "It’s ridiculous! While I understand it’s quite normal to be a few days late, three months is just crazy. If an everyday person with a 9-5 can remember to get it done within a timely fashion, a movie star with a staff to help remind her certainly should be able to."

According to California law, a person conducting a vehicle with expired registration must pay a 60% surcharge on the renewal of the license.