Out-of-State Car Registration Crackdown

Drive the streets of Connecticut, and you might have seen a lot of people sporting license plates from states with low or no car taxes, like Maine, New York, and New Jersey. While some may be visitors, registering a car out-of-state has long been used as a way to avoid paying Connecticut’s car tax.

[@E92Danny]

They tax your income , they tax your car and they tax your home. Literally paying subscriptions to exist

[@VINZBROWN]

exxxxxxactly!!!!!!!!

[@James-yl4vr]

@@VINZBROWN I’m sick of it!!!

[@michaeltorres6369]

Best comment 🫡😂

[@thedouglaspodcast]

@@James-yl4vrme too. Which is why I don’t follow the rules. Now I have a court date and tons of fees to pay because an evilcop decided to give me a ticket for exp. tags 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@ceciltyler8767]

You’re missing something. You pay taxes on your home, groceries, and every single item you buy from the store, you pay taxes for your car and you pay taxes for the gas that goes in your car then on top of all of that, you pay taxes for some weird registration.. it’s called corporate greed

[@kenwu7]

How about cracking down on state government taxing used vehicles changing hands instead taxing the vehicle ONCE when it's sold brand new.

[@supernerd7093]

the government sees you as a host and it is a leach.

[@robbybroon4904]

Yes. Can’t believe the US taxes you each time the vehicle changes hands. Tax has already been paid on the value of the vehicle.

[@Rewelsworld]

God forbid I own a house in another state

[@tuck6464]

And even then, you own a building on rented land.

[@nicholasfink6170]

We the people shouldn't need permission from the state to drive our car down the road in the first place. Second there's a tax on gas to cover the road work.

[@wyomins]

I have no problem paying a reasonable fee for driving down the road, IF I can see the funds actually being used effectively. I doubt that is the same in CT though as it sounds like the state just wants as much money as possible.

[@ThexEpicxMechanic]

Maybe instead of all these patrols and task forces they could just lower their fees so people will keep their plates in CT... People are fleeing Illinois because of the insane tax rates. 80,000 people left in 2020 alone. The money will go where it isn't being stolen from taxpayers.

[@JoeMama-st1ro]

Illinois sucks a big one all the way around

[@rcbrothers1000]

Just lower your car fees and people with stop finding loopholes. Hate the player, not the game

[@RJSchex]

Legally, states can't do anything about out-of-state plates. Under Federal law, if your vehicle is registered in ANY state, the registration is legally valid in ALL states.

[@jeffw1267]

Right, but if you've moved to another state, there's a time limit in which you must buy that state's plates for your vehicle. At least in my state. That's why, when cops pull you over, they'll ask if you live in this state and for how long. People think they can just come from another state and never update their plates/tags and never pay the price.

[@hansvonluck7456]

@@jeffw1267 we can and we do.

[@Mullets_and_Mutts]

@@jeffw1267 i don’t answer questions from police and I don’t incriminate myself. Am I being detained? Call my lower if not have a nice day. That’s why ppl get it trouble because they tell on their self

[@BramtheMan1]

Changes like $400 to renew tags on leased and paid off vehicles , even if it's once a year, Ridiculous .....

[@TheVideoGamenerdist]

@@Mullets_and_Mutts oh, your one of those crazy people who think that not being detained means you are free to go automatically. Fuckin nut job

[@andrewdriver3318]

How are those other states able to offer all the same government services with lower taxes? 🤔

[@supernerd7093]

what services are so amazing in the dying tax and waste state of CT?

[@JuniorFan08]

As a Maine resident, I take issue that our registration fees are low. If ours are ridiculous, then Connecticut must be horrendous. Registering a new truck with a sticker price of $50,000 would cost $1200 plus plate fees.

[@00raisergundam]

but as a maine resident we do pay exise tax and I paid 1100 for my new car here in Portland

[@Gade804]

@@00raisergundam I paid zero.. Montana is so lovely…

[@AlaskaErik]

@@Gade804 I also paid zero. But I'm from Alaska. No income tax, no state sales tax and one vehicle registered for life for free. My second vehicle is $250 for two years and it drops about $25 every two years. And when it's eight years old, it also gets registration for life. My new travel trailer gets title, plate and lifetime registration for $85. I have yet to find a better deal than that.

[@ceyciemateo9411]

4,000 where I’m from

[@CatLoverx900]

I live in Connecticut, it’s horrendous.

[@n310ea]

There's a similar situation happening in OR. People in OR are registering their cars in WA to avoid emissions inspection.

[@Thinker669]

Because the Emissions test is impossible to pass on an older vehicle.

[@nicholasthompson7690]

@@Thinker669 it also depends where in Oregon you live.

[@Tonygarry78]

Don't blame them. Emissions tests are a fraud and joke.

[@jamesm568]

Emissions inspections are also a joke. Studies also prove that emissions testing is not effective.

[@3MContent]

#EndRidiculousTaxation

[@Thinker669]

Taxation is theft.

[@BlongTreyLo]

I remember having to move to NC for a new start. End up paying a god damn $600 just for new insurance, license, registration, etc. TAX EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE.

[@natecote1971]

Wow spend 10 million to collect 1 million! Car registration is theft by the government!!!! We pay all these fkn taxes yet have to register my truck every year!? I just registered my 2019 truck for the third time it was $1200!!! It's bs!

[@youtubeshadowbansme494]

And the nicer and newer the car the higher the tax

[@religiossadist9761]

Reject slave labor plates that violate individuals 4th amendment rights

[@wyomins]

They are companies to go after 5% of the population, but only getting 2.5% back... Shows how greedy the state is.

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

Tax Tax Tax, I wouldn't be surprised if they start taxing you for taking a 💩

[@jimmieroan9881]

ive never been in a state that taxed vehicles other than buying license plates or sales tax when its sold. is it legal to charge more tax on a vehicle after you buy it and pay tax for buying it and also buy license plates for it. sounds a lot like why this country was formed

[@johnnyreb8030]

I'm retired and between tax on my small home and on my truck, there is one month a year I pay tax with grocery money. But the government needs my grocery money.

[@kingy.o.d.a]

are you in a police car riding around asking these questions?

[@squidtrader7973]

What are they going to do start demanding people state how long they’re living in state and out of the state? If CT makes it difficult for person to register their vehicle and get a tag then they’re going to find a way around getting a tag for their vehicle(s) in a different state so they can legally drive their vehicle on the road.

[@nicholasthompson7690]

How? It's pretty clear cut with how to register a car in CT.

[@squidtrader7973]

@@nicholasthompson7690 replying to the report yes it’s spelled out how to register a vehicle in CT. Obviously those in this report don’t want to be bothered with registering their vehicle in your state.

[@itsthefool9454]

I’m not paying taxes if I don’t have to, they already tax my oxygen lol.

[@Angry-Little-Fish]

My road pot holes say other wise 😂

[@maybenextime5782]

I want a detailed report of where my tax dollars are going before we give more power to tax us more

[@Mike-cv7hv]

Pay California registration and tax. Makes other states look free

[@fr9509]

I can imagine.

[@helenrolon2590]

It is ridiculous to pay car taxes after you paid your car

[@jared7263]

Don't rental cars have out of state plates? Just saying!

[@christopherchi9230]

If you pick up a rental car from a CT branch, it’s typically a one way rental.

[@kwakuappiah3761]

Maybe the taxes are so high and thats not the only tax one has to pay

[@levellmccarthy9048]

At least the biggest thugs in the game arent taking everyone's money!

[@ronfoster9690]

I these state s were not gowging their constituents perhaps they would not have this problem !!!

[@tas964]

It is worse than ever

[@religiossadist9761]

Legally.?

[@sheilaharrison2277]

Just print more money, problem solved

[@jaykachhwaha5474]

You don't have to pay taxes your strawman dose aka birth certificate

[@TeamEmperor]

2:14 Just lower tabs by half

[@deltad6621]

If you did a flat tax you wouldn't have this problem.

[@danielrlee97]

God forbid driving across states is illegal

[@JazneoGaming]

lower the price then people will use it

[@Mrliberty-1776]

Just more tyrannical acts

[@ndn2589]

Fuck ct we pay enough

[@kevin-hb1ex]

Welcome to fl

[@fighter7029]

Maybe stop taxing the shit out of people

[@zr71offroad20]

Pretty butthurt, all they want is money.

[@donkeeefarms3795]

🤮🤮🤮

[@Luis-nj8yh]

this video is ridiculous.

[@davidvoyager9396]

USA USA

[@superman0075]

They should spend their time focusing on real crimes

[@steveocirinooo8703]

Our fair share! HAHAHA um I’m sorry but are people aware that we (some of us) pay approximately 47% of income on taxes already? Meanwhile some people pay nothing. Like get a grip

[@user-sp8eb6iz7f]

License plates and expiration stickers are unconstitutional.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

JOKE!

[@rottenappletv360]

CT is very expensive to Register your car. Stay away from CT.

[@ramanpreciado2241]

Lol People taking it literally, the state is in the top five of people moving out. 👍🏼

[@DJSantoX]

Park backwards and get a plate hider device. South carolina isn't like that luckily but i had my out of state tags because i refuse to pay property tax on a car I own. lol fuck that. you try and steal from me so i gotta do what i gotta do to protect myself and my income.

[@supernerd7093]

Moving company study says Connecticut remained a top state people left in 2020 - Hartford Courant

[@joeblow1942]

I heard it was Commiefornia.

[@gang6009]

Connecticut sounds even worse than jersey

[@FlavorDaver]

thats the real loss of revenue! bye bye taking my money elsewhere.

[@Jay-wh2nu]

Because a Democrap douchebag is the governor

[@gchsbus]

YEA BUT... the flip side of this is harassing nonresidents. A few years ago, I used to have to visit Connecticut several times per week for a work contract. This "particular" town harassed me all the time. I got pulled over at least once per week. Had the tax collector show up and put stickers on my car. Got tickets for not changing over my license or registration. Yet everyday, I would leave Connecticut and go home, outside of Connecticut. I went to court with EZ Pass records, signed statements from my neighbors, these douchebags did not care. What a god damn shake down. They tried pushing the excuse if I work in CT, I need to change everything over. What?? No I don't. I DO NOT LIVE HERE!!!

[@jlozano180]

Change it over to what? what would your address be, the business office you went to. Are they stupid or something? We’re you able to get out of it?

[@gchsbus]

@@jlozano180 Yea. I actually got an attorney because I found no end in sight. Also, added to the shakedown was the first attorney's fees. I decided to decline and go with an attorney in CT that was from another area who understood the issue and was happy to help for much less. Apparently the attorneys in the area know the judges and police and must be in on it too. The conclusion was my attorney threatening to sue them for harassment. Which I would never do typically because I am not the kind of person that ever wants my name in the courts or wants to sue anyone. The tax collector even had the audacity to say to me "Just get your car registered in CT and pay the tax and this will be all over with". No I won't, you POS. I already pay my taxes in my home state and DO NOT LIVE HERE!!

[@gchsbus]

@@jlozano180 Also if you are wondering, the "assessed tax bill" for my car was around $1200. These bastards were trying to either shake me down for $1200 per year in vehicle property tax or seize my car for non-payment when they had absolutely no proof I lived in the town. I kept asking for proof. They said they have pictures my car is in town on all these dates. I asked if they had proof I was regularly going to a residence in town and parking overnight. They basically said, "didn't matter" Didn't matter?? Really? Makes me wonder how many other real non-residents had to deal with this or even CT residents that lived in another town and visited the town often.

[@jlozano180]

Wow, it sucks you had to pay a lawyer. I really can’t believe they wanted you to pay when you don’t live there. I spoke to insurance brokers who told me they have customers who own places in NY and CT. I was always told by friends in the insurance world you need to register your car, where you are the most. But you can work and live in NY, then have a vacation home in CT. I guess CT don’t like that

[@Luis-nj8yh]

maybe CT should be cheaper lmao

[@Thinker669]

Maybe there shouldn't be property taxes on vehicles since you already bought and pay for. Why pay a fee on personal property that you already own?

[@justthehedricks7445]

Maybe they should lower their taxes then people would proud to live there.

[@hrufhduehveugrhhty2024]

Always stay away from Dis-Connecticut.

[@n245590]

Instead of looking for real crime, they are worried about broke people plates smh

[@ramanpreciado2241]

Connecticut has just plain high taxes. Lower taxes, more legal registrations.

[@demariosreefaquarium7475]

They finally busted my next door neighbor who had 3 cars with SC plates and were in NJ. They towed all of them,left him standing in his draws. 😅😅😅😅 Get them popo.

[@SharayaMW]

Where is that $900M going?? How about incentives for those of us who do waste our money on CT registration? Was any type of penalization discussed regarding car tax evaders as they apply to the tolls??

[@volitiveclover]

All these taxes but we cant get a damn $1200 stimulus check...

[@DigitalSteel]

The stimulus would be a federal tax credit; has nothing to do with state tax collection

[@tencruisezoreal8538]

Non of your business. Lol

[@eurotech5316]

Exactly .

[@confirmhandle]

I paid 27% on my income then I use that money of mine that I already paid my tax on to buy stuff to then pay more tax and then pay an annual tax because I continue to own it

[@johnathannelson2602]

Stop trying to steal the people money and call it Fair😂

[@eurotech5316]

Sound like ct turning into Berlin 1939

[@MOTTOTROOPER]

eF da police

[@sdotleem9271]

Its also about lower insurance premiums. Regulate these insurance companies that are getting away with murder if u want any change

[@dmc549]

Who the f cares

[@robertfrancis2039]

WHO TF WOULD WANT TO INSURE A CAR IN NYC? I RATHER PAY THE TAX THAN THE INSURANCE IN NYC.

[@sjtmd88]

I got a solution. Call up all the other states that these vehicle are pretending to be from, and ask the officials how are they able to do it. Then follow suit. That will eliminate people having the need to pretend to come from a different state. It's a simple problem to fix. If you ask me. As opposed to burn an extra hours, extra gas, and paying over time to read license plate. That kind of sounds counterproductive.

[@ceciltyler8767]

I have a wild ideal. How about you do away with all car registration fees, considering it’s unconstitutional for government and state registration to be charging citizens this. Instead, use the money that you’re already charging everyone for every day items taxes on including being taxed on your paycheck.

[@1575murray]

Some people who live in NY do this to avoid paying high insurance costs by using a relative's address in another state. However if they get into an accident they may get in big trouble with their insurers because this is a form of insurance fraud.

[@breakinggames6356]

I got taxed for a vehicle I havent owned for 3 years it was scrapped they keep trying to tax me yearly so I keep calling the town hall and telling them "I DONT OWN THIS vehicle anymore it was scrapped over 3 years ago I AM GIVING ZERO YOU VAMPIRES ZERO"

[@malteseknickerbocker1866]

It’s a fuckin license plate stop draining people’s wallets

[@dmitrypokonechny3000]

When the auto loan isn’t still paid off, I’m technically still not the owner yet, but being taxed for it as it’s mine! I think people have to rise against this unfair taxation!

[@maddywendall2980]

A lot of people who have Summer residents in other states, will register their cars there instead of paying higher Registrations and....insurance.🤔😉

[@bluecollarnobody4217]

A lot of it’s not just about cheating the system. It’s about the stupid inspection laws at some states have that are completely ridiculous. Take Delaware for example they don’t train their employees right at the state DMV and every time you go there another employee has a different set of rules that they think is right and if you try to argue with them, they’ll fill your car who wants to deal with that headache it shouldn’t be a hassle going to the DMV to get your car inspected annually as long as you know your car is legally able to be operated Turn signals working no check engine lights, headlights working tires and brakes OK You should be able to make up your own rules just cause you think you have the authority to and then when I question your authority it turns into an ego match and I end up getting failed because you’re an idiot that can’t recognize your own mistakes

[@AB-sy9tf]

Can you blame them? People will always try to avoid paying onerous taxes...

[@sebastianslife91]

THEY PRINT MONEY! WHY TAX ON A RIGHT TO TRAVEL!!

[@shanejoseph1700]

Tax your paycheck tax you to buy the car then tax you every year you own the car we need to abolish property taxes if yhe government cant survive off the ridiculous amount they take out of our paycheck they can go to hell

[@christinafidance340]

What about all the big corporations incorporating in Delaware??? Why not worry about them rather than normal, everyday working people???? Seriously.

[@stevenfairless4931]

You wonder how those other states pay for their infrastructure ... hmmmm and they dont have to spend millions on plate readers, compliance officers, etc. .... next ... where not to buy tobacco., and how to get a job with the state if your under 21.

[@michaelfincham2749]

Trying to get government off easy tax grifting is like telling a vampire to stop drinking blood.

[@fireandfleshmusic]

Ok, now do illegal aliens

[@TeamEmperor]

I pay taxes, I just don't subscribe to certain states bullshit taxes.

[@jcopinion1145]

Car tax is the problem, that’s a way for gov te get away with stilling citizens money

[@CT-nb5lm]

In CT~ My mother in-law can’t drive anymore and was about to gift us her car but she owes back unpaid Car taxes on it.. Does this really carry over to us if we buy the car from her??? This seems so extreme....

[@wrenchaholic_]

Yes they won’t let the title or plates to be transferred. It’s basically has a lean for unpaid taxes. Just remember it’s only legal if they get their cut.

[@georgepaciullo8260]

They want to criminalize you for them being criminal.

[@gilbert7614]

Tell them don’t worry about !

[@concretechrissantoro2323]

I registered my truck in VA aprox 2 years ago and have liability insurance truck is paid for I’ve lived in Maryland and 90% of my work is in northern Virginia so Maryland has a flag on me for a huge tax dispute that I was garnished and paid in full back in 2016 the worthless Mva in Maryland and their extortion unit central collection adgency has robbed me and hundreds of thousands of other tax paying citizens of Maryland for decades and now since Va doesn’t rip me off in this situation I’ve been still working and driving back and forth with no problems until last night when on my way home from work a Baltimore county cop is in front of me and suddenly jumps into the right lane and tries to force me to pass him by slowing down to 5 miles per hour so I get in right lane behind him and he stops to make me go around him and then lights me up and says I have been stopped because my lights were not aligned and were shining in his mirror WTF I GET A TICKETS AND WAS DETAINED AT THE SEEN FOR OVER A HR WITH 7 units lined up backing up their Conrad against little old me MR TIERED OF GETTING FUCKED DRY BY THE MARYLAND GOVERNMENT THIS COUNTRY HAS GONE TO HELL IN A HAND BASKET!!!!!!

[@JoeMama-st1ro]

That Montgomery County Maryland circuit Court takes the cake.

[@_thegreasemonkey_]

Why not just lower your goddamn taxes

[@ShihabAlvi]

New york has low car taxes??

[@annajames9682]

Some people have multiple addresses

[@Lobsterman5481]

Stop harassing motorists.

[@tuck6464]

This whole country needs to be audited, every city ,every state, every county. The fkng robbery has run so rampant, they have people in a constant motion from state to state, city to city, county to county, looking for something that isn't obvious / blatant robbery. The pillaging has been going on relentlessly, for so long it has become standard practice. They're like junkies, always looking for more product and endless pursuit for new/ more sources, as their habit progresses. Sadly it's broken from one end to the other, and everywhere in between. Beyond detox/ rehabilitation . The books/ laws have been fudged beyond recognition / decipherability. An entirely new firm needs to be brought in , most likely by force.

[@Chrisgaskill75]

Unfortunately most citizens are a yes sir ! No balls to stop the madness

[@cloudkari9057]

Oh boo hoo.

[@Vince006]

How about we cut the salary of government officials. That should help and not make the people pay

[@supernerd7093]

but they work so hard...shaking down citizens and harassing people. you don't think that is worth a big fat paycheck and benefits package?

[@donkeeefarms3795]

🤮🤮🤮

[@Weathernerd27]

So if someone's old car breaks down, they need a fairly reliable car but can't afford to pay inflated prices for a new car and a generous family member sells them a used car with 50k miles for a very low price they still have to pay a multi-thousand dollar use tax as if they were paying sales tax on a almost new car? The buyer has to pay this tax even though the generous family member paid sales tax in another state, DOUBLE TAXATION? The buyer who is barely getting by might have to sell the good car and get a piece of $(#$&#( just to pay the damm use tax. the This is taking advantage of someone in a tough spot and when the government and its no wonder people hide things from the government.