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In dc.general, sbayles@mwunix.mitre.org (Scott Bayles) writes:
>As I drive in Northern VA during rush hour every day, I see an incredible
>amount of cars with Maryland tags. For example, at 6:30 in the morning I
>will pull out of my subdivision and immediately see a few MD tags. I
>realize a few of the people on Rt7 legitimately come down from Rt15, but I
>can't believe that *ALL* these cars are doing this.

>I've heard one explanation that property taxes are cheaper, and something
>about easier or no emissions/safety inspections. What are the real reasons
>that people live in Virginia and register their cars in Maryland??? Does
>it save that much money??

Residents of Virginia have 30 days to register their cars after moving into
the state.. Some areas are heavily patroled by the police to enforce this
regulation; especially the apartments. In Virginia, not only do you have to
have the car inspected yearly for "safety" defects, but every other year, a
inspection is also required of the exhaust system for emission levels; a fee
is required for these inspections. On top of this, each year, the car is taxed
as "personal property" at the same rate as your house.. Much of this money
supports services in the state and various counties.. Therefore, it is to
the advantage of the jurisdictions to "catch" non-registered cars..

As I understand it, residents of Maryland are only required to have their
cars inspected when they are purchased or sold.. and their cars are not
taxed as personal property...

I believe that there are certain special exceptions allowed in Virginia
for individuals living here who are "in transient".. but, basically, every
one is required to register their cars..
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