True or False: Stopping a vehicle for having expired registration is always a criminal offense.

Stopping a vehicle solely for having expired registration is not classified as a criminal offense in all circumstances. Typically, having an expired vehicle registration is considered a civil infraction rather than a criminal one. While law enforcement officers may stop a vehicle for this reason to ensure compliance with registration laws, the nature of the offense does not rise to being a criminal offense. This means that while it may lead to a citation or fine, it does not carry criminal implications such as arrest or a criminal record.

In certain situations, such as when there are additional factors, like impaired driving or involvement in a crime, other legal actions may be taken. However, expired registration alone does not meet the threshold for a criminal offense, thus supporting the assertion that the statement is false.