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That's not what we're talking about. We're talking about MPD enforcing car registration laws, just like other places do. I don't know how Arlington figured out there was an out-of-state car parked in the underground private parking under my place, but they figured it out. DC can do the same, and collect some evaded taxes. Since when is enforcing the law a bad thing?

Also, I doubt you need to enter a lot of private property. Plenty of those out-of-state tags are very visible on the streets and alleys.

Now I'm thinking of it. Citizens can get involved as well. I've been harassed by Fairfax County back when I lived in OH. A neighbor had noticed my OH tags were parked a lot in Fairfax. Not only did I get a note in OH, but also my girl-friend at the time at her Fairfax home address. So, some neighbor must have not only given my tags info to the Fairfax authorities, but also the address of the house I was entering. Pretty creepy shit.

If anyone is able to afford homes in many jurisdictions the cars should be registered where the cars reside most but if they are on private property and not taking public space there is nothing you or the state can do about it.

My personal experiences says otherwise. Arlington and Fairfax come after you. If they can, then DC can as well.

I know multitudes of people with several cars that live in upper northwest full time and none have DC licenses or tags on vehicles for DC (Florida is the prevailing) and you or anyone else will not be coming on to their estates, gated enclaves or private property to be looking at anything.

Well, I'm not coming anywhere. But Arlington and Fairfax have got after me. I hope for DC residents that MPD enforces the law as well. I am not sure why estates, gated enclaves or private property are relevant in this discussion.

People who have FL license plates obviously do so because they claim residency in FL for at least 6 months of the year to avoid DC income tax(FL has none). Same with Delaware and New Hampshire

Yep, and all those states have hefty property taxes. I remember a friend who moved to TX, which has no income tax either. He laughed and laughed. Until he got the first property ta bill for his house. Then he cried and cried.

States need income. They will tax you. Whether it's income or property, they will. Although, DC apparently does not care much about its car registration fees.

by Jasper on Jun 27, 2012 1:51 pm • link • report