Tuesday, June 25, 2002

Why do people move out of DC? Here's a classic example - the DMV (already reviled in DC more than in most states) decides to put registration expiration dates on the inside of the car's windshield. This addresses the problem of thieves stealing the stickers off of license plates. Nice idea, but poorly executed.

Somebody forgot to tell the DC police and the various other local law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Park Police. These officers have been dutifully ticketing cars that have "expired" registration according to the stickers on the plates, despite an up-to-date sticker on the window.

Full story from washingtonpost.com

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