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In a city that hosts its fair share of murders and terror plots, Washington, D.C., police are cracking down on another threat to the nation's capital -- expired vehicle registrations.
To the frustration of forgetful drivers, Metropolitan Police Department officers are throwing people in jail for letting their tag renewals lapse. The practice provoked somewhat of a backlash last year after a local mother from Maryland was jailed for what in many places would be a routine traffic offense punishable by fine. But the department continues to reserve and exercise the right to throw drivers in the clink for missing the DMV deadline, no matter where they're from.
"It is prohibited in the district to operate a motor vehicle that is unregistered. This is a crime that can result in arrest and a traffic citation," she said in an email.
According to D.C. Code, it is illegal to drive a vehicle without proper registration, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 30 days.
Originally posted by mnmcandiez
Things like this should not be a criminal issue...purely civil. Putting someone in jail for not renewing their tag is ridiculous and is similar to the KGB arrests for someone doing absolutely nothing.
Originally posted by Meatman
I got scared at first til I realized I am not a 99%'er
so I pay my bills.
Move on nothing to see here unless yo don't pay your bills
Originally posted by MysticPearl
Originally posted by Meatman
I got scared at first til I realized I am not a 99%'er
so I pay my bills.
Move on nothing to see here unless yo don't pay your bills
Or can't pay your bills, because of capitalistic corruption around every corner. That is such an irresponsible statement to make. You think that is all it boils down to? never had to struggle did you? Never faced a hardship where you had to choose what bills to pay, because you can't pay them all, have you.
How about being thankful you are fortunate enough to be able to pay all your bills? Not every is as fortunate. You should look up the word "empathy' in the dictionary. You might learn something.