Car Registration and Inspection Stickers
Posted by: info | May 17, 2007
A lot of states require you to purchase an inspection and registration sticker each year. Texas requires both tags in order to abide by the law. Before you can obtain either one you will need to show proof of car insurance. A registration or inspection ticket can cost you upwards of $65 or more. Police officers look for expired tags on a daily basis.
There are drivers on the road here in Texas with cars displaying tags that expired back in 2004 or older. Some of these drivers haven’t even been caught or ticketed for having expired tags. Don’t think you can get away with not keeping current stickers. The first day you try and go without them you will most likely be ticketed. There is just no explanation how the others drivers can get away with it.
Police have new technology that spots or scans winshield tags. With these scanners they can spot your expired tags, miles away. This will enable officers to pull you over and write a ticket without ever seeing them. This is why people can’t get away with expired tags like they used to. A few years back, cops had to actually see your stickers with their eyes to be able to write you a ticket.
What are the tags used for?
- A registration tag or sticker keeps the Department of Transportation informed on the vehicle’s owner and car identification information. In addition it also shows proof of having paid the registration fees. These tags have to be renewed on an annual basis. Some states allow you to go up to 15 months. There may be different laws in other states allowing longer registration times, contact your local tax office for more details.
- An inspection tag or sticker is required in a lot of states as well. They have similar fees as registration when ticketed for expired inspection. An inspection sticker ensures your car meets or exceeds the requirements needed for driving in your state.
An inspection can consist of checking your brakes, horn, head lights, tail lights, glass, blinkers, gas caps and steering to name a few. Some states like Texas, require you to pass an ozone or emission test. This test checks for exhaust, smog or other harmful gases put out by your vehicle that may hurt the ozone. The test is not required in all counties in Texas. A licensed inspection shop can provide you with all the details of the inspection.
Personally I would like to see all states require drivers to obtain both tags. They play a very important role in assisting officers and the Department of Transportation keeping everyone safe. This also puts money into the departments hands to help improve roads, hire more officers and improve resources.
Abide by all traffic laws at all times to avoid paying extra fees. The state has put these laws in place for a reason and violators should be prosecuted. Following laws can make you a much safer driver. Safer drivers cause less accidents.
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