Is there any way to tell if the tag was not renewed because it (the tag) was reported stolen or lost? Logic would dictate that the owner of the 97 Ford would notice the tag missing and report it to DMV in order to get a new tag- doubt they would continue driving around with no tag.....not to mention the danger of the stolen tag being used by a stranger commiting a crime or getting into an accident. In Maryland we get a front and rear tag, and the rear tag has stickers showing the month and yr the tag expires. Some people will actually put a cardboard tag on the rear or in the rear window, with the tag info and a note that says "Tag Lost" or "Tag Stolen" if they don't want to pay for a new one or wait for a new one to come by mail. (Marylanders hate to physically GO to the DMV).
I also find it a little weird that the citing officer ran a DL check on the name ZG22, and verified a valid DL, but didn't run a routine check on the registration/tag to verify not stolen, etc., especially considering that the driver could not present an actual license. That would have immediately told the LEO that the tag didn't match the car, unless the 95 Chevy was registered to the same owner as the 97 Ford (?) Anyway to check if the owner of the 97 ford ALSO has a 95 Chevy?
Valhall, thank you SO much for the fantastic sleuthing!!!:blowkiss:
