Resolving unpaid tags...

[michael9999]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio & Arkansas

I had moved from Arkansas to Ohio for grad school and ended up not getting some things taken care of for a while while really swamped with studies.

I had last registered and paid tags in Arkansas in February 2012. I did not get the tags changed or the vehicle registered upon moving to Ohio. I've lived here for about 3.5 years. I also did not notify the Arkansas BMV office by phone after moving, so they probably still have me on file as last registered in Arkansas. I need to get this resolved so that I can take the test for a new Ohio driver's license and eventually move.

1. I understand I will have to have the car towed to the BMV in order to avoid it being pulled over (and possibly impounded) for invalid tags. Is this correct?
2. I understand that Ohio requires a check for the condition of the vehicle or something like this before authorizing registration. Will I need to have it towed to this location as well, or is there any way around this?
3. I would like to avoid paying three-four years worth of tags both to Arkansas and Ohio if possible. How should I handle this with the BMV in each state?

Obviously I will have to find someone else to drive the car if it is driven anywhere for now, since my out of state driver's license expired, and I will have to jump start / put a fluid into the old gasoline such that it can run.

 

[HighwayMan]

3. I would like to avoid paying three-four years worth of tags both to Arkansas and Ohio if possible. How should I handle this with the BMV in each state?

Well, I guess that's the price one pays for being swamped with studies so that one cannot take care of any real world responsibilities for several years.

 

[Just Blue]

Well, I guess that's the price one pays for being swamped with studies (BS REASON) so that one cannot take care of any real world responsibilities for several years.

Fixed that for ya...

 

[michael9999]

Serious suggestions are appreciated. Regardless of why it happened, finding a way to fix the situation would be useful.

 

[Just Blue]

Serious suggestions are appreciated. Regardless of why it happened, finding a way to fix the situation would be useful.

You are a college grad...Geesh. You have a Masters degree. Call and find out.

 

[HighwayMan]

You are a college grad...Geesh. You have a Masters degree.

Which doesn't seem to mean a whole lot these days.

 

[Just Blue]

Which doesn't seem to mean a whole lot these days.

Ahhh...I will tell my eldest, capable adult that she is, to tear up her degree.


I will say that even my 13 year old know how to "problem solve". She has not even a middle school diploma.

 

[HighwayMan]

Serious suggestions are appreciated. Regardless of why it happened, finding a way to fix the situation would be useful.

You were very negligent in dealing with your vehicle. Now it's time to pay.

Pick up the phone and call, or go in person to, the motor vehicle agencies involved and find out what you need to do (and how much money you need to shell out) to fix the issue in each state.

 

[michael9999]

Pick up the phone and call, or go in person to, the motor vehicle agencies involved and find out what you need to do (and how much money you need to shell out) to fix the issue in each state.

My primary question was if there is any legal basis to avoid paying in both states rather than leaving it to blind luck as to whatever they say on the phone. The other question about car checks is reasonably complex, so it actually is useful to get a second opinion rather than just go with what the BMV person knows offhand.

If someone asked you for advice on their legal options after shoplifting, would you advise them to ask for the maximum sentence? This is probably what a shoplifter deserves, but you are not going to accomplish anything in advising, certainly not if you were a defense lawyer.

If you don't believe advice should be offered, don't reply. It's a whole lot more useful, if you intend to run a good forum.

 

[Zigner]

My primary question was if there is any legal basis to avoid paying in both states rather than leaving it to blind luck as to whatever they say on the phone. The other question about car checks is reasonably complex, so it actually is useful to get a second opinion rather than just go with what the BMV person knows offhand.

If someone asked you for advice on their legal options after shoplifting, would you advise them to ask for the maximum sentence? This is probably what a shoplifter deserves, but you are not going to accomplish anything in advising, certainly not if you were a defense lawyer.

If you don't believe advice should be offered, don't reply. It's a whole lot more useful, if you intend to run a good forum.

If you were accused of shoplifting, I'd advise you to shut up and only speak to your attorney (and, I actually have told someone exactly that on this forum.)

If you haven't paid what you're supposed to pay, I'd advise you to contact the folks at the relevant departments in the relevant states and try to work this out. Of course, you don't want to hear that because you're more interested in avoiding paying what you are supposed to pay.

 

[michael9999]

you're more interested in avoiding paying what you are supposed to pay.

I asked if there was a legal basis. If I'm supposed to pay it, there is no legal basis.

There's a good chance someone on the phone will not answer exactly correctly, even if they ask their manager, since the set of questions are complex.

 

[Zigner]

I asked if there was a legal basis. If I'm supposed to pay it, there is no legal basis.

There's a good chance someone on the phone will not answer exactly correctly, even if they ask their manager, since the set of questions are complex.

Your questions are really not complex

 

[Silverplum]

I asked if there was a legal basis. If I'm supposed to pay it, there is no legal basis.

There's a good chance someone on the phone will not answer exactly correctly, even if they ask their manager, since the set of questions are complex.

That's illogical.

 

[michael9999]

That's illogical.

You misread the context of the statement.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

You maintained your status as a citizen of Alabama and student in Ohio. You must follow Alabama laws including any additional taxes. Before transferring title, Oh wants inspect the VIN. You need to take it to a place this can happen. Once that is done, you can get insurance and register the vehicle as well as obtain an OH license. If you do not pay Alabama fees, OH might suspend your driving privileges until you do, then pay for reinstatement.