Fuck you State Of Georgia

[koukis14]

In January my girlfriend and I got a car. My name is the main name on the paperwork becuase my credit is better that hers but she makes the payments and drives the brand new car most of the time. At the end of January after two paper tags I finally got my real license plate. I put it on the car, not paying attention to the little sticker and forget about it.

Today I get a pissed off call from my girlfriend who just got a ticket for expired tags, they expired on my birthday March 13th. SIX FUCKING WEEKS AFTER I GOT THE BRAND NEW TAG!!! What the fuck is that bullshit. She even told the cop (Cobb County) she had just bought the car and did not realize they had expired but would get them renewed tomorrow. He said here is you ticket.

I know that driving with expired tags is Illegal and it is my fault for not paying attention to the tag on my car, I figured would be valid for a fucking year. So I get to pay for tags twice in 1 year..FUCK YOU!! Oh and we never got a notice in the mail saying "your tags are almost expired" like everyone else in this state does.

Anyway I am going to court for it with her to explain to the judge what happened so maybe they will let us go.

Does anyone know what kind of fine it can be, are there any points involved, and can it effect her insurance? If so I am going to try and get the judge to atleast give me the points since my name is primary on the title and it is somewhat my responsibility.

[Hulud]

grow up, everyone here has to pay twice in the first year of owning a car

and why the fuck do you need a reminder that your tags are about to expire? do you forget when your birthday is?

[quickdodge®]

I know that driving with expired tags is Illegal and it is my fault for not paying attention to the tag on my car,

You should have left the whole post right there. The county Tax Commissioner's office does not send out "almost expired" notices to people. They send out the tag/registration slips out about a month or so before your time to renew. Later, QD.

[Mr_Mischif]

Did you have a custom tag or a normal one?

[koukis14]

grow up, everyone here has to pay twice in the first year of owning a car

What kind of fucked up shit is that? And grow up, you are the last person on this site that should tell give that advise.

[Hulud]

What kind of fucked up shit is that? And grow up, you are the last person on this site that should tell give that advise.

your fucking bitching like a little kid

everyone has to deal with it

[koukis14]

Did you have a custom tag or a normal one?

Normal

[koukis14]

your fucking bitching like a little kid

everyone has to deal with it

Where I come from its a year from when you register you car.

[quickdodge®]

Where I come from its a year from when you register you car.

Well, now that doesn't matter at all. Later, QD.

[koukis14]

You should have left the whole post right there. The county Tax Commissioner's office does not send out "almost expired" notices to people. They send out the tag/registration slips out about a month or so before your time to renew. Later, QD.

It is hard to get one of those when they give you the new tag a little more than a month before it expires.

[Hulud]

Where I come from its a year from when you register you car.

where are you from?

[koukis14]

Well, now that doesn't matter at all. Later, QD.

Anyone know of any other states that do this?

[quickdodge®]

It is hard to get one of those when they give you the new tag a little more than a month before it expires.

Ahhh, well. I can't say. All I know is regardless of when you got the actual tag, it is still up to you to pay for the renewal before you're birthday. Later ,QD.

[quickdodge®]

Anyone know of any other states that do this?

Not trying to be an asshole, but what does it matter? You going to move to a state that doesn't right quick? Later, QD.

[koukis14]

where are you from?

Pennsylvania.

[Hulud]

Anyone know of any other states that do this?

Florida

[koukis14]

Not trying to be an asshole, but what does it matter? You going to move to a state that doesn't right quick? Later, QD.

No I just think its kind of Highway Robbery. Making you pay taxes twice in one year. Granted it is only one but its still fucked up.

[jmmx258]

You should have left the whole post right there. The county Tax Commissioner's office does not send out "almost expired" notices to people. They send out the tag/registration slips out about a month or so before your time to renew. Later, QD.

Then technically they do give you a warning ahead of time lol.

PA is the same way. A month or so before you registration runs out you get a thing in the mail, send it back with 50 bucks and about the time your sticker runs out, your new one comes in the mail.

[koukis14]

Anyone know about fines or possible points?

[quickdodge®]

No I just think its kind of Highway Robbery. Making you pay taxes twice in one year. Granted it is only one but its still fucked up.

I guess either go back to Pennsylvania or find another state that will cater to your and only your needs. Later, QD.

[quickdodge®]

Anyone know about fines or possible points?

Pretty sure it won't be a points ticket but I believe a couple of hundred dollars in fines. Later, QD.

[koukis14]

Then technically they do give you a warning ahead of time lol.

PA is the same way. A month or so before you registration runs out you get a thing in the mail, send it back with 50 bucks and about the time your sticker runs out, your new one comes in the mail.

I just got one because I still have PA tags. It came with a reminder to renew my states safety and emissions inspection licenses.

[quickdodge®]

Then technically they do give you a warning ahead of time lol.

PA is the same way. A month or so before you registration runs out you get a thing in the mail, send it back with 50 bucks and about the time your sticker runs out, your new one comes in the mail.

No they don't here. You get one. My birthday is in April. In mid-February, I receive my one AND ONLY notice to pay my tag fees. Later, QD.

[Mr_Mischif]

How many of those paper tags can you get? If you could get enough, I would just say wait until after your birthday, but you know, 20/20 hindsight and all that.

[koukis14]

Pretty sure it won't be a points ticket but I believe a couple of hundred dollars in fines. Later, QD.

Oh well thats fun. Hopefully I can talk to the judge on the court date and talk him/her down a little bit. She is getting the tag renewed tomorrow, the day after she got the ticket. I also still have the first paper tag and the second one they had to give me because it took so long to get me real tag. Maybe they will just call me a dumbass a few times and let me go, like the other time I had to go to court.

[koukis14]

How many of those paper tags can you get? If you could get enough, I would just say wait until after your birthday, but you know, 20/20 hindsight and all that.

Yeah, thats good advise to anyone who is planning on getting a new car, get it after your birthday.

[jmmx258]

No they don't here. You get one. My birthday is in April. In mid-February, I receive my one AND ONLY notice to pay my tag fees. Later, QD.

That threw me off. Didn't you say they send the notice before your tags officially run out?


I have PA tags as well. I'm keeping them though. My car is in my dads name and shit. It's staying in it. I have, his, mine, and my grandmothers insurance paid up for the next year and a half or so lol. I had a really good job in PA lol When the company slowed, lay-offs started. lol. O'well

[quickdodge®]

That threw me off. Didn't you say they send the notice before your tags officially run out?

Yup. About a month before you are allowed to renew. You cannot renew your tag until 30 BEFORE your birthday. You get your notice about 45-60 days before. Later, QD.

[jmmx258]

Yup. About a month before you are allowed to renew. You cannot renew your tag until 30 BEFORE your birthday. You get your notice about 45-60 days before. Later, QD.

Thats what I had meant about your reminder. Then that comes in, that means they're running out lol.

Koukis14 - You did kind of get boned on your tag. It happens though. Deal with it, just make sure it don't happen again lol. Thats really your only option.

[swiftblaze]

I believe if you buy a vehicle and register it WITHIN 30 days BEFORE your birthday you do not have to renew the tag until your next birthday. Also, I switched cars within 30 days of my birthday and didn't have to pay ad valorem on either car. I'm not sure about the exact law on this matter, but I'd just go to the DMV site and read the articles. Since you are from PA, it would be beneficial for you to learn the laws of GA. A police officer will always tell you ignorance is no excuse for breaking the law. Learn the laws and you will not make the same mistake in the future. Also, it is not a point violation. You may be able to get the ticket reduced/dismissed by providing proof that you renewed your tag. Yes, it sucks. Worse things can happen though. Good luck on the issue.

[Julio]

When you buy a new or used car in GA.. you have to pay for the 1st tag.. is usually around 20 to 30 bucks. Since you are not paying for a full year. Then, you get the new notice 1 or 2 month before your birthday to pay the BIG AMOUNT.

If you buy the car withing 1 or 2 month before your b-day, you pay might as well pay the full thing.....

So im not sure why you are complaining....

[koukis14]

That threw me off. Didn't you say they send the notice before your tags officially run out?


I have PA tags as well. I'm keeping them though. My car is in my dads name and shit. It's staying in it. I have, his, mine, and my grandmothers insurance paid up for the next year and a half or so lol. I had a really good job in PA lol When the company slowed, lay-offs started. lol. O'well

I think I asked you this before but where in PA are you from?

[quickdodge®]

When you buy a new or used car in GA.. you have to pay for the 1st tag.. is usually around 20 to 30 bucks. Since you are not paying for a full year. Then, you get the new notice 1 or 2 month before your birthday to pay the BIG AMOUNT.

If you buy the car withing 1 or 2 month before your b-day, you pay might as well pay the full thing.....

So im not sure why you are complaining....

Exactly. When I tagged my Pontiac in January, I just paid the $20 tag fee. Next week, I have to pay the ad tax. Later, QD.

[240sxautox]

it was just cobb county.... yesterday on my way to dinner I watched a guys car get sniffed by the dogs, 2 cars being searched at once by a guy, and a woman being handcuffed and read her miranda rights while her husband watched... I was like wow- cobb county is on the lookout for something, or low on their quotas.

true story. but basically cobb county popos have been going crazy lately.

[quickdodge®]

it was just cobb county.... yesterday on my way to dinner I watched a guys car get sniffed by the dogs, 2 cars being searched at once by a guy, and a woman being handcuffed and read her miranda rights while her husband watched... I was like wow- cobb county is on the lookout for something, or low on their quotas.

true story. but basically cobb county popos have been going crazy lately.

I'm pretty sure this has no bearing at all on this thread. Sorry. Later, QD.

[koukis14]

When you buy a new or used car in GA.. you have to pay for the 1st tag.. is usually around 20 to 30 bucks. Since you are not paying for a full year. Then, you get the new notice 1 or 2 month before your birthday to pay the BIG AMOUNT.

If you buy the car withing 1 or 2 month before your b-day, you pay might as well pay the full thing.....

So im not sure why you are complaining....

Because my girlfriend got pulled over. It is my fault I did not know the laws of the new land, but holy shit I just never expected the tag to expire 6 weeks after I got it. I woud have thought the cop would have atleast given her a warning.

[swiftblaze]

Exactly. When I tagged my Pontiac in January, I just paid the $20 tag fee. Next week, I have to pay the ad tax. Later, QD.

When I tagged my daily driver within 30 days before my birthday, I also just paid the $20 dollar tag fee. The dealership took care of the title fee. The DMV gave me a 2008 sticker and said I didn't owe anything on the car I traded in nor the car I purchased. I'll be responsible for the ad valorem and everything on my birthday in 2008. It was similar when I purchased my DA private seller. I paid $38.00 for the tag and title. However, I do not get the entire year since this was purchased two weeks ago. I have to renew it along with my dd in February 2008. The lady at the DMV said a few of the procedures are changing. You may have been just outside the window for same year registration. Those dates are strict too.

[Hulud]

Because my girlfriend got pulled over. It is my fault I did not know the laws of the new land, but holy shit I just never expected the tag to expire 6 weeks after I got it. I woud have thought the cop would have atleast given her a warning.

cobb doesnt know what a warning is FYI

[quickdodge®]

You may have been just outside the window for same year registration.

I was outside. My birthday is in April. I had to have my tag by January. SO it was well over 30 days before birthday. Later, QD.

[koukis14]

cobb doesnt know what a warning is FYI

That is what I hear. I am from a town with two cops I know by thier first names. I stopped drinking when I moved here. No more escorts home.