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May 20th, 2014, 07:59 PM #1
Observations on the DMV
It's wonderful.
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May 20th, 2014, 08:25 PM #2
Re: Observations on the DMV
You think PA DMV is stupid? Try to buy beer in PA.
Yes you are too paranoid.Owner Trigger Time LLc 01 FFL/NFA Saylorsburg, PA. Sales/Service/Transfers/Training
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May 20th, 2014, 08:33 PM #3Active Member
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Re: Observations on the DMV
If you dislike it why did you move here?
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May 20th, 2014, 09:18 PM #4
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May 20th, 2014, 09:55 PM #5
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Your "perfectly good" DL became invalid once you established a domicile in Pennsylvania. You had fifteen days to exchange it for a Pennsylvania DL.
My motorcycle's home state registration is up at the end of the month and I could have put it and the title in my spouse's name (already had a local DL), but I just figured I would bite the bullet since I will have to local register the Jeep in 6 months anyway.
Re: Items 3 & 4: Am I just being too paranoid?
Unlike my home state ...
As for physical address vs. P.O. Box, one has nothing whatsoever to do with the other. Our local post office serves portions of three different counties.
I had to pay about $120 for NO VALUE ADDED BS - and I still have to get the local "inspection" (what a scam that is) for another, I dunno what it is, $40-$50 or whatever. She said I have 10 days to do it. What happen if I don't? Is it just a matter of getting a ticket if I am pulled over for some reason, or will they know I didn't do it and just send me a ticket in the mail? How does that work? We don't have such silliness back home, so I don't know.
You don't have such silliness back home? You're not in Kansas any more, Toto. Back home is now, for you, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Anyway, I think local state registration requirements, single year registrations, vehicle inspections, and having to spend two hours at a private business to get a local title and vehicle registration (which adds NOTHING to the perfectly good title and registration that I already had) and not being able to get the plate I requested on top of that, really sucks.
I am REALLY not a fan of national government, but one area where it actually makes sense is when it comes to vehicle titles and plates for sure, and, I think, a case can be made for vehicle registrations as well.
Welcome, belatedly from last June, to Pennsylvania. You really, really have to let go from your attachment to your old state. It doesn't exist any more. Adapt, adjust, or go back there. Yes, Pennsylvania may do things a little bit different regarding vehicle registration/licensing vs. driver's licensing than other states, but that is Pennsylvania's choice. I've lived in New York, Virginia, Nevada, Massachusetts, Oregon, Connecticut and, now, Pennsylvania. Each state did things differently (Oregon, for example, never wanted to see proof of insurance). Whining and complaining would have accomplished nothing. One can only roll with the punches and play the cards you're dealt. You're in Pennsylvania now, and have to play by Pennsylvania's rules.
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May 20th, 2014, 11:37 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Observations on the DMV
Well said. My journey through life has taken me through Ohio, Massachusetts, Illinois, Tennessee, New Hampshire, and now Pennsylvania. I've gone through this process many times with numerous vehicles. It's just part of the deal, and I've never once thought it would be a good idea to turn it over to the Feds -- though I'm sure Homeland Security would be more than happy to create a bureaucracy to accommodate the OP's wishes. As part of the "war on Terrorism," of course. BTW, the emission part of his inspection (and the more costly, less efficient oxygenated fuel he'll have to buy) is courtesy of the Feds -- he's in a county designated by the EPA as an air quality "non-attainment" area.
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May 21st, 2014, 12:03 AM #7Banned
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Re: Observations on the DMV
Whaaa, whaaaa, whaaa! Move to Maryland where no matter how long you've owned your car you still have to pay taxes on it. Not sales tax, road use tax.
Pennslvania is nice in that you can get your new tags just about anywhere. Other states you have to go to a state office that is never open when you aren't working.
Every state has rules that suck.
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May 21st, 2014, 02:08 AM #8
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"Back in the early 1980s (which may have changed by now), Massachusetts was requiring a vehicle inspection every six months."
I recall Pa. being the same way into the 70's. I can't remember anyone dragging their bikes to an inspection station in Dec./Jan./Feb. to get them stickered. I guess we were all rebels back then also...For those who've never fought for it, the price of freedom shall never be known.
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May 21st, 2014, 04:20 AM #9
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