I only meant that the procedure communicated to officers is that writing a ticket for a tag expired less than 30 days is a waste of time. Reminding the driver is usually enough. Most reasonable judges will drop it or waive the fine if you renew before you come to court. The officer didn't search my car or anything either.

I never claimed to be quoting the letter of the law, I just said what I heard from an aquaintance of mine who is a police officer. So frickin relax.