In all states in the United States, it is illegal to drive with expired car registration tags. In some states, you can receive a fine for expired registration tags even if you are not currently driving the car. It is your responsibility to pay your tags on time to avoid being pulled over and paying a fine. But, if you fail to do so, here's a bit of what you can expect. Yes, you can get pulled over for expired, missing, or non-visible registration tags on your car or motorcycle. This is considered a non-moving violation and can carry fines. If a police offer notices you driving with expired or missing license plate tags, they will pull you over and give you a fine. But they can also fine you even if you are not driving if they noticed your expired tags in a parking lot or on the street, for example. Remember that
your registration tags go on your license plate. Do not leave them in your glove compartment or your wallet, or you risk getting pulled over and getting a fine. It's a good idea to leave yourself a note in your calendar to check your car registration every year, especially if your state does not provide automated renewal through its moto vehicle department. If you get pulled over for expired or
missing tags, the most likely consequence is receiving a fine. The fine amount depends on where you live. You may or may not have to go to court to receive your fine. Some states may require you to show up in court to pay the fine. At this court appearance, you should come with proof that you have corrected the issue, namely, paid for the renewal tags on your license plate. If you do not appear in court, there may be further fines and fees applied to your record. If you continue to drive without proper license plate tags despite fines and other warnings, you may be arrested and do some time in jail. If your tags are expired by six months or more, your car may get impounded. The cost of impound will be added to the fine and the late renewal fee, significantly increasing what you have to pay to drive legally again. The process to get your car out of
impound differs from state to state and even city to city. Impounded cars are often not available for release until: All fines are paid relating to impound The reason for ticketing or impoundment is corrected DMV records are clear The process for renewing your license plate
tags varies state by state. Some states send you documentation for renewing your tags by mail or by visiting your local licensing office. Some states may have automated systems where you can register for an automatic withdrawal every year out of your bank account. What you usually need are your title number, your plate number, and a credit card. For more information on each state's process to review your license plate tags, see the table below. Sometimes it is difficult to remember things we learned as a teenager when it comes to driver's education, including your responsibility to keep your tags up to date. IDriveSafely's adult driver's ed is a good investment if you need a refresher on driving basics and advanced defensive driving techniques.
I just noticed my car inspection sticker has been expired for 4 months! (SpeeDee rant thread.)
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I took my car for an oil change last month and SpeeDee didn't notice it either! You know what? I'm done with SpeeDee. They've been doing my inspections for the past 5 years, but I'm moving on now. I've been way
too forgiving for their crap lately. The last 3 or 4 times I've gone there I've been treated with the same apathetic attitude and hardly given any future-proofing service (they always checked my car for problems, but not anymore). I wait my usual hour and half for service (it's always packed)... I honestly don't mind the waiting, it's how they don't do their job that bothers me. Last oil change I did with them they said they topped off fluids and vacuumed my car... lol, yeah right. My car
had as much sand inside getting out there than when I drove in (snow storms = lots of sand and salt around). Who knows if they topped fluids or not. Every time I turn my car on it gives me the light of "Change Oil Soon!" What?! I have like 2500 miles left before my next oil change! Did they not do it right or something? And now I'm noticing every time I brake my car is putting off an unusual squeaking sound. WTF! The problems just keep adding up. >_< Normally Saturn does all my
fixings and oil changes for me, but they've been out of business for the past year or so (in my area). So it's either SpeeDee or JiffyLube. I'm going tomorrow to JiffyLube for a Transmission Flush and an inspection... God knows what else they're going to find that SpeeDee neglected. GODDAMN IT!! I hardly have enough money to pay my bills, I honestly can't afford any sort of auto repairs right now. They're never cheap either, it's usually a multiple of $200.
[image=http://images1.citysearch.net/assets/imgdb/advertorial_profile/a3/fd/V-RDUNC-55111697_ID244174_guide_inclusion.jpg] **** SPEEDEE!! Nothing but noobs there. >=( -Edit- Also did my inspection sticker for $29. Grand total of almost $250... good-bye Audio Technica
A700 headphones and Astro A40 Mix Amp.
well, i don't know what a car inspection sticker is, is that like the Smog Certificate we need to get in California before registering a car? But Jiffy Lube is a complete rip off, they charge like $40 for the same oil change that Econo Lube does for $20. Though both places will always try to tell you there's tons of stuff wrong with your car and quote you prices that cost
hundreds of dollars to fix. Don't you have a mechanic you're friendly with? I always take the paper they give me after getting an oil change and have my mechanic look over it, usually its nothing more than getting a new $10 filter or usually its just nothing and they just want to scam more money out of you. Apr 15, 2001 51,751 2,203
Nah, I usually took my car to the Saturn dealer if it ever needed repairs (it was cheaper overall). They had new people there all the time, so I was never well acquainted with them. I usually like to do preventive maintenance, though. A Transmission flush every 10,000 miles doesn't seem that bad to me. Next time I stop by and I'm going to ask about flushing out the gunk from the gas
valves and stuff. Keep the car burning clean fuel. And yeah, it's the emissions sticker of approval needed before renewing a car. It's a yearly thing, I just never noticed mine was expired until recently.
Summer of '08 I got pulled literally feet from my house for an expired sticker. My mom was out of town, and my dad was at work, so I HAD to take the old tank to work that morning. I'd been driving my mom's car all summer due to the AC in the tank being broken. Needless to say I was pissed. Almost chucked my phone out through the window when I got home and called my mom.
Missed a day of school to go to court about it, told the judge I'd been in Japan, and when I got back I took my mom's car everywhere. Since I was the last person that day, she decided to ask me about my life. She said, and I do quote, "I like traffic court because I get to meet kids with futures". Turns out she knew my guidance counselor back at my high school. Needless to say, I always look at the inspection sticker dates on any car I get into now.
Do your states not send you a "send us our money to get a sticker" and/or "go get your emissions tested" reminders?
hey daniel, if you liked the service you were recieving at Saturn, try going to a chevrolet dealership as both saturn and chevy are part of the same company General Motors. almost all of the mechanical parts on your saturn are the same parts that are in some chevys so it's not like they won't have the parts. My dad takes his Buick(also a GM brand) to a chevy dealership for all that
stuff so i know it's not uncommon.
Just so you know Dan. When you see that little oil light come on your lucky you didn't blow the thing up. It's a lot easier to blow the engine up then you think. It's always best to get oil changes, and stuff before its actually due for one. Apr 15, 2001 51,751 2,203
beach: I guess I lucked out. No ticket. Not that I know of, anyways. CK: Nope. Sagara: Thanks for the tip! I'll keep it mind next time my car is due for repairs. Blue: The thing is, though, that little light came up right after I had my oil changed. Like I just got in my car and the light was turning on when I turned on my car... I chalked it up as a non-issue since it disappeared after a few minutes. But it kept getting turned on every time I started my car. I wasn't due until another 2,500 miles or March 30. Luckily the oil change at Jiffy Lube fixed the issue, though.
Oh yeah! That's another thing about my tank. It always says "service engine soon". Our merchanic said it was nothing to worry about, they couldn't get it to stop lighting up after they disabled some annoying security button underneath the steering wheel. Stupid Ford.
Do your states not send you a "send us our money to get a sticker" and/or "go get your emissions tested" reminders? hey daniel, if you liked the service you were recieving at Saturn, try going to a chevrolet dealership as both saturn and chevy are part of the same company General Motors. almost all of the mechanical parts on your saturn are the same parts that are in some chevys so it's not like they won't have the parts. My dad takes his Buick(also a GM brand) to a chevy dealership for all that stuff so i know
it's not uncommon. Though there are things that only the dealer can do, and they tend to rip you off. I had the
battery thing fall apart on my car's keyless entry and had to get another one, ended up costing like $175 for the tiny little thing and for them to program it. Even if you can find one cheaper on the internet and just have them program it for you they charge you even more for not buying it directly from them. Just so you know Dan. When you see that little oil light come on your lucky you didn't blow the thing up. It's a lot easier to blow the engine up then you
think. It's always best to get oil changes, and stuff before its actually due for one. Oh yeah! That's another thing about my tank. It always says "service engine soon". Our merchanic said it was nothing to worry about, they couldn't get it to stop lighting up after they disabled some annoying security button underneath the steering wheel. Stupid Ford.
Status Not open for further replies. How long can you ride around with expired tags?In some cases, you may just get a warning or a small fine. But after six months in all states, your car may be impounded. The cost to get your car back after this is often more than the cost of registration. So, at the very worst, you should try to renew your tags within that time frame.
How long can you drive with expired tags in Arizona?If your tags are expired by six months or more, your car may get impounded. The cost of impound will be added to the fine and the late renewal fee, significantly increasing what you have to pay to drive legally again.
Does Kentucky have a grace period for expired tags?FRANKFORT, Ky.
Andy Beshear today announced changes to a previously issued official order that temporarily granted a 90-day extension for select driver and motor vehicle documentation that expired while local and state government issuance offices were closed due to COVID-19.
Is there a grace period for expired tags in South Dakota?$1.00 penalty fee for every week past your 45-day grace period. Maximum fine of $50.
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