Expired vehicle registrations do not always lead to ticketing in San Francisco, with multiple vehicles observed displaying expired tabs without penalties. The San Francisco Police and SFMTA attribute this to enforcement protocols requiring verification through dispatch to confirm registration status. The DMV's pandemic response in March 2020 influenced enforcement discretion and delayed processing times. This inefficient process contrasts sharply with faster ticketing methods for other violations, highlighting systemic issues in enforcement approaches and priorities.
In a three block stretch, eight vehicles with expired tabs were observed, yet not a single vehicle received a ticket, even ones with a February 2024 sticker.
SFMTA states that an expired tab does not necessarily mean that a car is unregistered, requiring officers to verify with dispatch before ticketing.
The California DMV requested law enforcement to exercise discretion for 60 days in enforcing registrations due to the pandemic, causing delays and errors in processing.
Ticketing for expired registrations requires significant time, as enforcement officers must first confirm with dispatch, while other citations take far less time to issue.
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