Widespread abuse of dealer tags was found in efforts to determine the use of dealer distinguishing license tags. Statutes pertaining to the motor vehicle dealer tag permit law were ambiguous, and they did not provide enforceable and adequate penalties to discourage misuse. These Code sections should be amended to correct the abuse of dealer tags.
In investigating the issuance of special license tags, PEER staff found that the Motor Vehicle Comptroller had ordered and issued more than 200 special tags without statutory authority. The Motor Vehicle Comptroller should be prohibited from issuing unauthorized special license tags.
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